Engineering Technician II

Under general supervision of the Public Works Engineer, the Engineer Technician II performs a variety of technical duties related to the development of projects and civil engineering objectives of the San Juan County Public Works Department.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Survey Engineering, or similar engineering technology program and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in a related field; or equivalent combination of education and work experience sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
• Certification as an Engineer in Training (EIT) is desirable.
• Valid FAA Small UAS Rule (Part 107) commercial drone pilots license or able to obtain within twelve (12) months of employment.
• Valid State of New Mexico Driver's license or able to obtain within six (6) months of employment.

• Work is performed in an office and field environment; may be subject to repetitive motion such as typing, data entry, and vision to monitor; may be subject to extended periods of intense concentration in the review of documents and reports.
• May be subject to bending, reaching, kneeling, and lift such as retrieving files, records, and reports.
• Work schedule for this position may include working on religious holidays.
• Utilize, process, and navigate the County’s electronic ERP system as necessary and appropriate based on the needs and requirements of this position.
• Some work duties may be performed “remotely” outside of County facilities. For remote access you must complete and maintain a current remote work agreement.

The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position‑specific tasks.

• Performs a variety of working level technical duties related to the development or creation of digitized maps and plans through geographic information system (GIS), AutoCAD, or related computer program application(s).
• Performs advanced engineering computations under the supervision of the Public Works Engineer.
• Develop department specific software applications using open-source programming software including Arc Pro, Excel, etc.
• Maintain the hardware and software required for the department unmanned aircraft (drone) survey program.
• Plan and perform drone survey projects.
• Digitizes existing and new additions to public works, engineering or planning facilities, operations, master plans, and related documents.
• Assists in the design of new public works infrastructure to include but not limited to roads, drainages, and associate appurtenances.
• Research records of plats and property descriptions to determine property location, boundaries, and size; draws appropriate changes or additions to existing maps; prepare legal descriptions as required.
• Researches and conducts miscellaneous planning project assignments.
• Performs field inspections and maintains as-built records of Public Works projects.
• Produces maps, surveys, engineering drawings, graphics, and data base reports from GIS system and AutoCAD software.
• Monitors external contractors and utility operators conducting work within County Right of Ways.
• Prepares, plans, performs inspections, and maintains records of SWPPP, MS4, or other storm water programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.