City of Milwaukee
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Location:
Milwaukee, WI
Type:
Full Time
Posted:
07/10/2017
Deadline to Apply:
07/13/2017
Payrate:
$32,290 - $38,508/yr
More Information:
City of Milwaukee Job Posting
Job Summary:
Engineering Technicians I or II perform entry level technical duties in one or more of the following areas: construction, transportation, environmental, traffic and water engineering.
Main Responsibilities:
- Operate survey instruments to obtain angles, elevations, distances, points, and other survey information.
- Take survey notes by hand regarding a benchmark circuit, measurements for water or sewer, or preliminary measurements for a project.
- Make engineering-related mathematical computations involving algebra and geometry.
- Make precise measurements of completed construction work using an engineer’s tape.
- Perform manual and automated drafting work and prepare field sketches.
- Assist in preparing designs and construction plans using Microstation including charts, maps, graphs and drawings.
- Collect, analyze and record data for preparing designs and plans.
- Utilizing computer software such as Excel, compile certificate work used for payments to contractors.
- Assist in setting transit lines, gathering data for cross section levels, and establishing grades.
- Run surveys relative to the following project types: grade separations, structures, major arterials, properties, street and alley openings, streets, sewers, water mains, tunnels, dredging, street repairs, obstructions, land descriptions, plats of surveys, subdivisions, and drainage related issues.
- Assist in transferring electronically collected data to CAD software to produce preliminary plans for design, sewer and water survey reports.
Minimum Qualifications:
Engineering Technician I and II:
- Successful completion of one year of high school algebra AND one year of high school geometry OR the equivalent of each in a high school that utilizes block scheduling.
- Six months of full-time experience performing surveying.
- Six months of full-time experience using Microstation and/or AutoCAD.
- Valid driver’s license at time of appointment and throughout employment.
Engineering Technician II:
5. Two years of full-time experience performing field surveying.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
- An Associate’s Degree in Civil Engineering Technology.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of surveying practices and equipment.
- Skill in using AutoCAD and/or Microstation to produce technical drawings.
- Ability to conduct field observations, document field descriptions of work and transfer data into an electronic format for use in the production of design plan and survey report.
- Ability to calculate and understand mathematics, applying algebraic and geometric concepts for use in the preparation of design plans and survey reports.
- Ability to use a computer to enter data, upload information from equipment and create documents using Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Ability to complete accurate work assignments in a timely manner.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Oral communication skills to communicate effectively with co-workers, management and the public.
- Interpersonal skills to work effectively with culturally diverse individuals at all levels inside and outside the organization.
- Ability to use office equipment such as a computer, printer, copier, scanner, fax and phone.
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