Engineering Technician II

Posting Number 3561P Position Title Engineering Technician II Department Utilities Job Code 05004 FLSA Status Non-Exempt Union Code/Affiliation Unrepresented Division SEWER Job Description Summary

The purpose of this job is to provide advanced engineering services and support. Surveys and researches site conditions for infrastructure, utilities, and other related city construction projects. Performs drafting work in AutoCAD, recommends drafting standards, and conducts fieldwork. Maintains spatial data in GIS and completes plan reviews. Manages the sewer hydraulic model. Assesses fees as necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description

• Prepares and reviews drawings, diagrams, 3D renderings, and construction plans for engineering project

• Maintains AutoCAD drafting standards, base drawing, and standard details.

• Reviews plans for drawing standard conformance

• Conducts field work, including surveys and field studies.

• Utilizes ARC Map and ARC GIS to create and maintain accurate maps, manage map data, and produce high-quality displays and diagrams. Ensures the integrity and accuracy of GIS databases. Significant coordination with other departments, divisions and utilities to ensure project requirements are met and respond to inquiries.

• Compiles statistical data and creates reports.

• Creates and maintains records.

• Maintains software and software licenses such as but not limited to: AutoCAD, Granitenet, INFOSWMM, & ICM 360.

• Develops and maintains detailed hydraulic models for sewer systems using InfoSWMM and ICM 360.

• Analyzes sewer system performance under various scenarios including wet weather conditions, dry weather flows and system upgrades.

• Identifies and assesses system deficiencies, and proposes solutions to improve system performance and capacity.

• Stays current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in sewer modeling and infrastructure engineering.

• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No supervisory authority. Work does require providing guidance and training to others.

Human Collaboration and Job Impact

• This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction

• Work may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies. Contact may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.

• Interactions have significant impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.

Fiscal Responsibility

• Position has no fiscal responsibility.

Education and Experience

• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent. Associate's Degree in construction management, engineering technology or similar field preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of related experience.

Licenses or Certifications

• Valid driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, and methods of civil engineering, including such specialties as land surveying and mapping, hydraulics, hydrology, structures, construction, utility design, and engineering technology.

• Maps, deeds, plants, plans, codes, regulations and standards.

• Standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment of building trades.

• Algebra, geometry, calculus, ad engineering formulas.

Skill in:

• Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.

• Collecting, organizing, and analyzing complex and/or technical data.

• Utilizing engineering and GIS software.ARC Map, ARC GIS, INFOSWMM, ICM 360 and AutoCAD

• Utilizing surveying equipment and software.

Ability to:

• Work from blueprints, plans, and sketches.

• Recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.

• Provide high levels of effective customer service.

• Exercise independent judgment when ensuring compliance with relevant land disturbance and utility construction codes and legal regulations.

• Work independently.

• Maintain a variety of technical records.

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships.

• Regularly use a computer, software, phone and related office equipment.

• Focus on tasks.

Work Environment

• Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job

Work Environment

• Office or similar indoor environment

• Frequently/Often

• Outdoor environment

• Sometimes

• Street environment (near moving traffic)

• Sometimes

• Construction site

• Sometimes

• Vehicle

• Sometimes

• Right of way environment

• Sometimes

Exposures

• Individuals who are hostile or irate

• Sometimes

• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)

• Sometimes

• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)

• Sometimes

• Loud noises (85+ decibels)

• Sometimes

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• This position involves occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards and outside work.

• Incumbents may be required to exert up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

• Incumbents required to walk on uneven surfaces, stand, twist, bend/stoop, climb/balance, drive and carry/operate equipment.

Hours/Days

Monday through Friday, generally 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, some flexibility with final schedule.

Starting Salary $24.94 to $36.41 per hour Pay Grade 108 Number of Positions Available 1 Deadline to Apply 07/16/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants Notice to Applicants

Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.CITY (2489)

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THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE

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