Engineering Technician 4

The Position

Engineering Technicians perform a broad range of duties involving technical engineering work in support of professional engineers including drafting, engineering calculations, surveying, materials and soils testing, construction inspection, roadway design, right-of-way engineering, planning, permitting and inspection, water rights appropriation and land acquisition in support of civil or related professional engineering work. Work requires the application of technical engineering skills, methods and practices in compiling technical data, drafting, computer aided software, operating specialized equipment and preparing engineering related documents.

Under general direction, incumbents function independently at the advanced journey level performing technical work requiring knowledge of engineering theories, principles, concepts and practices in a specialized area.

Individual will be involved in material testing-performing field tests on concrete, soils, and asphalt. Gathering and hauling samples, laboratory testing with sieves and other equipment, etc.

Conducting inspections on projects for conformance with specifications and plans. Measuring distances and quantities to enter in pay item field books. Clerical work including writing reports, performing mathematical calculations, typing, filing, making copies, answering the telephone, preparing pay estimates and field books.

Assisting in training and supervise all lower-class technicians in all phases of construction crew work. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-6_0/