Civil Engineering Technician

Job Summary:

The Engineering Technician performs paraprofessional level work with drafting/CADD, survey, and construction inspection.  The incumbent is responsible for drafting construction/engineering documents using Auto CADD; inspection of Public Works construction projects to ensure quality construction; and the collection and processing of field survey data.

Duties:

• Assists with ESRI GIS updating and utilization.
• Assists with permit and diggers hotline administration.
• Organizes and updates as-builts and other records.
• Assists City Engineer with address inventory, creation, and maintenance.
• Drafts construction plans and miscellaneous drawings as required.
• Assists engineers in design layout of projects and quality takeoffs.
• Serves as a civil design technician performing civil design utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Utilizes computer office software to include Microsoft Office and Adobe.
• Competently operates survey instruments, including total station, data collector, theodolite level, and various hand tools.
• Competently gathers and displays survey data, including topological and design data.
• Performs survey work for various City departments as requested.
• Observes construction practices/techniques of contractors in public works projects.
• Maintains a daily record of all work performed, records measurements, and completes daily reports.
• Answers questions regarding location of properties, utility locations, etc. Acts as a liaison between the contractor, City staff and the general public.Responds or refers complaints.
• Promotes and maintains positive departmental public relations and image with customers, which include other City departments and staff, developers, contractors, engineers, property owners and the community in general.

Qualifications:

Engineering Technician II:

1. An associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology.
2. At least 4 years experience with construction plan reading, surveying, drafting, GIS or public works inspection.
3. Valid State of Wisconsin Driver’s License.

Engineering Technician I:

1. An associate degree as an Civil Engineering Technology.
2. At least 2 years experience with construction plan reading, surveying, drafting, GIS and public works inspection.
3. Valid State of Wisconsin Driver’s License.

Equivalent combinations of training and experience will be considered.

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