Senior Engineering Technician

Under general or direct supervision, responsible to perform a variety of moderately complex to difficult technical civil engineering tasks.

The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for completing complex work assignments in a variety of technical areas, such as: survey, mapping, traffic, inspection, engineering design and project management.
• Conduct field inspections on municipal and private development projects including: water distribution, sanitary sewer, street construction and storm water facilities and systems.
• Prepare display maps and project plans using computer-aided systems.
• Research project related information from a variety of sources including: paper records, reports, vendor publications and internet sources.
• Conduct plan reviews for civil engineering permit submittals.
• Read and interpret utility system maps and engineering as-built plans.
• Research and record maps for utilities locate purposes.
• Responsible for the preparation of basic designs for utilities and other installations.
• Punctual, regular and reliable attendance is essential for successful job performance.

• Conduct field inspections of City infrastructure projects.
• Documents contractor activities, material quantities, and work progress to ensure contract compliance.
• Reviews contractor requests for payment and recommends action to City Engineer.
• Responsible for the review and approval of record drawings for city facilities.

• Performs regular updates to City's Geographic Information System (GIS) databases to include new or corrected utility information.
• Acts as a technical liaison between City GIS software or cloud service provider.
• Responsible for development, maintenance, and cataloguing of official City of maps.

(Sufficient education, training and experience to demonstrate the attainment of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.)

EDUCATION:

• Two year technical degree in an engineering related field desired.
• Additional college level course work in mathematics, engineering and computerized design preparation preferred.

• Four years responsible, related experience in civil engineering or public works required.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of current construction methods and materials.
• Knowledge of WSDOT/APWA Standard Specifications
• Knowledge of basic civil engineering practices, procedures, and methods.
• Knowledge of basic project management techniques, methods, standards, and principles.
• Knowledge of engineering related computer operations and applications, including AUTOCAD.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics, including algebra, trigonometry, and engineering calculations.
• Skill in defusing difficult situations and gaining compliance with standards and/or contract terms.
• Skill in operating a variety of software, including word processing, spreadsheet, databases, and project management applications.
• Ability to apply complex standards to actual construction and/or systems.
• Ability to communicate technical information and requirements in a clear, accurate manner verbally, in writing, graphic presentation, or alternate media.
• Ability to make controversial field decisions independently and request assistance from other staff when necessary.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with a wide variety of individuals.
• Ability to coordinate construction activities with all parties involved.
• Ability to be assertive when necessary, work with angry people, and resolve disputes.
• Ability to maintain files and records in accordance with City, regulatory agency, and funding source requirements.
• Ability to meet rigid work completion deadlines.
• Ability to read plans and specifications and evaluate consistency with actual construction.
• Ability to interpret utility maps and engineering as-built plans.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff from other internal departments as well as outside agencies and organizations.
• Ability to research and accurately present statistical, narrative, and mapping information.
• Ability to perform detailed technical work, for extended periods of time.
• Ability to absorb and analyze new technical information rapidly for extended periods of time.

• A valid driver's license is required.
• Appointees not possessing a valid Washington or Oregon Driver's License upon hire must obtain one within the currently effective statutory time limit.
• Possession or ability to obtain a Washington State Flagging certification required within 6 months.

• Senior Engineering Technicians have a wide variety of contacts depending on specific assignments.
• Contacts with contractors, City and County Departments, City advisory board or committees, or state regulatory authorities are for the purpose of information sharing and work coordination.
• Contacts with other Engineering Division staff are for the purpose of coordination of effort and the sharing of technical information.
• Contacts are occasionally adversarial in nature and the employee must resolve both technical and interpersonal issues while completing assignments.
• Skill in gaining the necessary compliance while maintaining a cooperative working environment is required.
• Field work may require the employee to respond to citizen questions.

• None (May provide direction to less experienced technicians, temporary employees, or interns).

• Senior Engineering Technicians are accountable for completing all assigned tasks in an efficient, accurate, and timely manner.

• Senior Engineering Technicians work in a variety of environments depending on assigned tasks.
• Receives general direction and work assignments from the Construction Management Specialist.
• Some assignments require field work which may be hazardous due to rough terrain and proximity to large machinery and/or structures in various stages of completion.
• Some work will require the employee to: use ladders; work in and around ditches, pits, roadways, asphalt and concrete batch plants; around operating heavy equipment; and in/near vehicular traffic.
• Agility sufficient to remain safe is required.
• Field work may be completed during inclement weather.
• Some positions may require extended sitting and close attention to detail in an office where noise and frequent interruptions are common.
• Emergency call-out work is required as necessary.