Engineering Technician

Job Description

Position

Purpose:

The purpose of this position is to perform engineering technician tasks related to street, sewer, shore protection, and construction under the City Engineer's direction for the City of Racine.

• Serves as rodman, chainman, and instrument man, as required, on a survey party engaged in construction staking as well as acquiring or providing data necessary for the work performed under the direction of the City Engineer and Staff Engineers.
• Works independently, when required, in conducting necessary fieldwork investigations such as measurements and locations as required by the engineer or supervisor.
• Inspects construction projects in progress or may instruct Construction Inspector personnel.
• Prepares drawings and construction plans from survey field notes and existing maps and records using both conventional and the latest in CADD (computer-aided drafting/design) software and techniques, materials, and equipment.
• Collects data for departmental projects using field notebook computer. Processes and analyzes data with database software on host computer.
• Compiles field data and information on file into reports as required.
• Performs technical calculations, as required, in the performance of drafting duties and other office work.
• Creates and maintains information files on a personal computer. Indexes, records, and files drawings and other documents for future reference.
• Assists IT in the preparation of assessment drawings for public hearings as required.
• Maintains a consistent and reliable attendance record.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering Technology or related field.
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience as an Engineering Aide or Technician in a civil engineering related organization preferred.

• Applied knowledge of MS-WINDOWS. Ability to effectively operate computer hardware, software, plotters, and printers.
• Experience with AutoCAD or equivalent software, AutoCAD drafting and Civil 3D experience in civil engineering profession or equivalent preferred.
• Familiarity with Arc Info or other GIS software would be beneficial.
• Ability to operate and maintain survey equipment and thoroughly understand principles of surveying.
• Ability to use drafting equipment and apply standards in the preparation of neat and accurate drawings.
• Ability to analyze and categorize data and information in order to determine the relationship of the data with reference to established criteria/standards.
• Ability to compare, count, differentiate, measure and/or sort data, as well as assemble, copy and record, and transcribe data and information. Ability to classify, compute and tabulate data.
• Ability to advise and interpret how to apply policies, procedures and standards to specific situations.
• Ability to operate, maneuver and/or steer equipment and machinery requiring simple but continuous adjustments, such as surveying equipment, motor vehicles, drafting instruments, computer keyboard/typewriter, calculator, duplicating equipment and telephone.
• Ability to utilize a wide variety of descriptive data and information, such as field notes, blueprints, non-routine correspondence and general operating manuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively with contractors, City personnel, and the general public.
• Ability to understand and accurately follow both oral and written instructions.
• Ability to calculate percentages, fractions, decimals, volumes, and ratios.
• Ability to use functional reasoning and apply rational judgment in performing diversified work activities.
• Ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory and/or judgmental criteria.

• Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs in performing semi-skilled movements such as drafting and assembling.
• Ability to exert moderate physical effort in surveying and construction inspection work, typically involving some combination of climbing and…