Sr Engineering Technician Cip

Reports to:

City Engineer, Project Manager, CIP Manager, Traffic Engineer, or Operations Manager

Grade: 105 FLSA:
Non-Exempt Class Code: 3003

Hourly Wage: $30.55 ~ $36.66

Serves the public with responsible technical work in the survey, design, and inspection of civil engineering construction projects, including traffic engineering projects and serves the public with technical customer service, as well as technical and non‑technical permit processing.

An employee in this class is responsible for conducting field surveys, collecting and analyzing technical data, inspecting construction improvement projects such as roadway reconstruction, roadway rehabilitation, traffic signals and controls, parking lots, and drainage improvements. An employee in this class is also responsible for preparing accurate drawings and plans, developing specifications, and computing material and cost estimates. Additionally, employee is responsible for the field layout of proposed improvement projects, the coordination of project activities with contractors and utility representatives, the inspection of construction work in progress, and the testing of construction materials.

Employee in this classification will provide excellent customer service. This classification is distinguished from the Engineering Technician by the higher level of difficulty and diversity of the duties performed, and by complexity and scope of the projects assigned. An employee in this class must have good knowledge of field surveying, computer drafting, construction inspection methods and practices, and construction materials testing.

Conducts field surveys; collects engineering data using electronic and standard surveying equipment; uploads data into computer for review and analysis.

Prepares accurate drawings and detailed plans using Auto Cad and related computer software and/or standard drafting tools and equipment; writes construction specifications; conducts field lay‑out of projects; calculates material and cost estimates.

Inspects construction in progress for adherence to plans, specifications and standards; may conduct tests on construction materials; coordinates construction activities with contractors and utility representatives.

Attends public meetings and provides information regarding construction details and concerns.

Provides technical information in response to inquiries; investigates and resolves complaints.

Performs related duties as assigned or directed.

Maintains reasonable and predictable attendance.

Work is performed under general supervision of the CIP Manager, Project Manager, or other administrative superior with some latitude and independence in carrying out tasks and assignments to completion. Work is reviewed through reports and meetings for timely accomplishments of tasks, for overall results achieved, and for adherence to construction design, specifications and standards.

Supervision is not usually a responsibility of positions in this class. An employee may assist in orienting and training new employees or may supervise one or more engineering interns during the summer months. Employees may provide training, technical assistance and advise regarding assigned areas.

Work is performed in an engineering office and at various survey and construction sites throughout the city and frequently requires employee to work around moving construction equipment and moving vehicles. Work exposes employee to traffic, noise, vehicle exhaust fumes, dust, dirt, and weather extremes. Work activities require frequent sitting for long periods of time, standing, bending, squatting, walking on uneven ground, lifting and carrying objects weighing over 50 pounds, reaching in front of body and stretching overhead, using hands and fingers to operate survey equipment, computers and vehicles.

Considerable knowledge of the civil engineering design principles and practices.

Considerable knowledge of traffic engineering design principles and practices as required by the position.

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