Engineering Technician
This listing closes on 9/14/2025 at 6:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana.
Employer
City of Irwindale
Salary
$5,802.00 - $7,052.00 Monthly
Location
Irwindale, CA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
25-23
Department
Public Works Engineering
Opening Date
08/18/2025
Closing Date
9/14/2025 at 6:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
Description
Excellent Benefits Package
Health, Dental, and Vision Premiums Paid at 100% for Employee and Eligible Dependents
Choice of CalPERS Health Plans
Retiree Medical (subject to vesting)
Bilingual Pay, Education Incentive, Tuition Reimbursement Program
Are you ready to make a lasting impact on your community through infrastructure and innovation? The City of Irwindale Public Works Department is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Engineering Technician to join our dedicated team.
In this role, you'll perform a variety of both field and office-based technical engineering tasks that support vital public works functions. From conducting engineering studies to preparing detailed CADD drawings, you'll be involved in the design, construction, and maintenance of the city's essential infrastructure including streets, sewers, drainage systems, and other public facilities.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct technical field and office engineering work for public works projects and program
Provide technical support and customer service to contractors, developers, engineers, and the public
Assist with engineering studies and prepare clear, concise progress reports
Draft accurate and detailed drawings using CADD and other software from rough sketches or notes
Resolve engineering issues related to city standards and project designs
Support the development, maintenance, and construction of streets, drainage systems, sewers, and city structures
Participate in stormwater activities and monitor mining operations in accordance with city policies and regulations
Examples of Duties
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
Performs a variety of paraprofessional field and office engineering work in support of the Public Works Department's engineering services, activities, and functions.
Designs and prepares engineering plans, maps, specifications, and cost estimates in connection with the construction and maintenance of a variety of engineering capital projects; prepares illustrative graphics such as exhibits, charts, illustrations, graphs, diagrams, tables, and location maps.
Provides phone and/or counter support; answers questions and provides technical information and assistance to contractors, developers, engineers, and the general public on the City's engineering services and activities; investigates and follows-up on complaints from the public.
Reviews a variety of engineering plans to assure compliance with City codes, ordinances, standards, and specifications.
Performs title searches, researches right-of-way and easements based on legal descriptions.
Performs field/construction inspections and surveys; conducts final inspections of construction projects to ensure conformance with plans and specifications.
Prepares reports and provides recommendations related to civil engineering projects including sewer, storm drain, drainage, capital improvement projects and other specialized projects.
Provides technical support on City-wide environmental programs and best practices methods, such as Hazardous Materials, Storm Water Management Plan, Watershed Management Plan, and National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Permits.
Performs surveying assistance for preliminary and construction field surveys related to area of assignment.
Conducts field work related to mining and reclamation monitoring.
Performs engineering calculations to determine areas, volumes, perimeters and other irregular configurations.
Uses computer equipment including CADD, spreadsheets, data base, and word processing software to generate engineering reports.
Maintains engineering files, records, and maps.
Processes and issues encroachment permits and coordinates inspection of related improvements.
Performs related duties as required.
Qualifications
Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education/Training:
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil, transportation, environmental, construction, geo-technical or structural engineering.
Experience:
Two years of entry-level civil, transportation, environmental, construction, geo-technical or structural engineering experience.
Experience in a municipal environmental field involving storm water compliance is highly desirable.
License or Certificate:
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.
Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as an Engineer-In-Training from the State of California is desirable.
Knowledge of:
Operations, services, and activities of a municipal engineering program.
Basic civil engineering practices and principles applicable to area of assignment.
Methods and techniques of researching, compiling, interpreting, and presenting statistics and data.
Mathematical principles as applied to engineering work.
Methods and techniques of conducting site inspections.
Engineering maps and records.
Methods and techniques of developing maps.
Construction methods, procedures, standards, and materials.
Principles and practices of record keeping.
Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment including personal computer hardware and software applications.
Uses, capabilities, and operational characteristics of specialized engineering information technology hardware and software.
Computer aided drafting principles and techniques.
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Ability to:
Perform a variety of paraprofessional office and field engineering work.
Assist with the preparation of engineering designs, plans, and specifications.
Prepare a variety of drawings, sketches, maps, graphs, and related technical documents.
Prepare maps and layouts from notes and sketches.
Read and interpret maps and blueprints.
Deal tactfully and courteously with the public, contractors, and representatives of other agencies in providing information about Public Works Department policies, projects, and procedures.
Perform a variety of data gathering and compilation for engineering studies.
Make accurate engineering computations and drawings.
Scan maps and photographs.
Operate a variety of engineering equipment in a safe and effective manner.
Maintain accurate engineering files and records.
Prepare clear and concise technical reports.
Perform field inspections.
Work independently in the absence of supervision.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Supplemental Information
SELECTION PROCESS
Applications will be reviewed and only those candidates whose applications and resume most clearly demonstrate the job related experience, education, and training sought by the City shall be selected to move forward in the recruitment process, which may consist of a written exam, performance tests, and oral interviews. The final candidate must successfully complete a thorough background which may include: medical exam, drug screening, employment history verification, DMV check, and fingerprinting.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Complete an online application at The online application process allows you to attach electronic documents (i.e. resume, certifications) that you would like the hiring department to take into consideration when reviewing your application.
Please feel free to contact Human Resources at ... or ... should you have any questions or need assistance.
Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout process.
All applicants must be legally eligible for employment in the United States. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
The City of Irwindale does not discriminate and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employer
City of Irwindale
Address
5050 Irwindale Ave
Irwindale, California, 91706
Phone
...
This listing closes on 9/14/2025 at 6:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana.
Employer
City of Irwindale
Salary
$5,802.00 - $7,052.00 Monthly
Location
Irwindale, CA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
25-23
Department
Public Works Engineering
Opening Date
08/18/2025
Closing Date
9/14/2025 at 6:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
Description
Excellent Benefits Package
Health, Dental, and Vision Premiums Paid at 100% for Employee and Eligible Dependents
Choice of CalPERS Health Plans
Retiree Medical (subject to vesting)
Bilingual Pay, Education Incentive, Tuition Reimbursement Program
Are you ready to make a lasting impact on your community through infrastructure and innovation? The City of Irwindale Public Works Department is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Engineering Technician to join our dedicated team.
In this role, you'll perform a variety of both field and office-based technical engineering tasks that support vital public works functions. From conducting engineering studies to preparing detailed CADD drawings, you'll be involved in the design, construction, and maintenance of the city's essential infrastructure including streets, sewers, drainage systems, and other public facilities.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct technical field and office engineering work for public works projects and program
Provide technical support and customer service to contractors, developers, engineers, and the public
Assist with engineering studies and prepare clear, concise progress reports
Draft accurate and detailed drawings using CADD and other software from rough sketches or notes
Resolve engineering issues related to city standards and project designs
Support the development, maintenance, and construction of streets, drainage systems, sewers, and city structures
Participate in stormwater activities and monitor mining operations in accordance with city policies and regulations
Examples of Duties
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
Performs a variety of paraprofessional field and office engineering work in support of the Public Works Department's engineering services, activities, and functions.
Designs and prepares engineering plans, maps, specifications, and cost estimates in connection with the construction and maintenance of a variety of engineering capital projects; prepares illustrative graphics such as exhibits, charts, illustrations, graphs, diagrams, tables, and location maps.
Provides phone and/or counter support; answers questions and provides technical information and assistance to contractors, developers, engineers, and the general public on the City's engineering services and activities; investigates and follows-up on complaints from the public.
Reviews a variety of engineering plans to assure compliance with City codes, ordinances, standards, and specifications.
Performs title searches, researches right-of-way and easements based on legal descriptions.
Performs field/construction inspections and surveys; conducts final inspections of construction projects to ensure conformance with plans and specifications.
Prepares reports and provides recommendations related to civil engineering projects including sewer, storm drain, drainage, capital improvement projects and other specialized projects.
Provides technical support on City-wide environmental programs and best practices methods, such as Hazardous Materials, Storm Water Management Plan, Watershed Management Plan, and National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Permits.
Performs surveying assistance for preliminary and construction field surveys related to area of assignment.
Conducts field work related to mining and reclamation monitoring.
Performs engineering calculations to determine areas, volumes, perimeters and other irregular configurations.
Uses computer equipment including CADD, spreadsheets, data base, and word processing software to generate engineering reports.
Maintains engineering files, records, and maps.
Processes and issues encroachment permits and coordinates inspection of related improvements.
Performs related duties as required.
Qualifications
Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education/Training:
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil, transportation, environmental, construction, geo-technical or structural engineering.
Experience:
Two years of entry-level civil, transportation, environmental, construction, geo-technical or structural engineering experience.
Experience in a municipal environmental field involving storm water compliance is highly desirable.
License or Certificate:
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.
Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as an Engineer-In-Training from the State of California is desirable.
Knowledge of:
Operations, services, and activities of a municipal engineering program.
Basic civil engineering practices and principles applicable to area of assignment.
Methods and techniques of researching, compiling, interpreting, and presenting statistics and data.
Mathematical principles as applied to engineering work.
Methods and techniques of conducting site inspections.
Engineering maps and records.
Methods and techniques of developing maps.
Construction methods, procedures, standards, and materials.
Principles and practices of record keeping.
Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment including personal computer hardware and software applications.
Uses, capabilities, and operational characteristics of specialized engineering information technology hardware and software.
Computer aided drafting principles and techniques.
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Ability to:
Perform a variety of paraprofessional office and field engineering work.
Assist with the preparation of engineering designs, plans, and specifications.
Prepare a variety of drawings, sketches, maps, graphs, and related technical documents.
Prepare maps and layouts from notes and sketches.
Read and interpret maps and blueprints.
Deal tactfully and courteously with the public, contractors, and representatives of other agencies in providing information about Public Works Department policies, projects, and procedures.
Perform a variety of data gathering and compilation for engineering studies.
Make accurate engineering computations and drawings.
Scan maps and photographs.
Operate a variety of engineering equipment in a safe and effective manner.
Maintain accurate engineering files and records.
Prepare clear and concise technical reports.
Perform field inspections.
Work independently in the absence of supervision.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Supplemental Information
SELECTION PROCESS
Applications will be reviewed and only those candidates whose applications and resume most clearly demonstrate the job related experience, education, and training sought by the City shall be selected to move forward in the recruitment process, which may consist of a written exam, performance tests, and oral interviews. The final candidate must successfully complete a thorough background which may include: medical exam, drug screening, employment history verification, DMV check, and fingerprinting.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Complete an online application at The online application process allows you to attach electronic documents (i.e. resume, certifications) that you would like the hiring department to take into consideration when reviewing your application.
Please feel free to contact Human Resources at ... or ... should you have any questions or need assistance.
Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout process.
All applicants must be legally eligible for employment in the United States. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
The City of Irwindale does not discriminate and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employer
City of Irwindale
Address
5050 Irwindale Ave
Irwindale, California, 91706
Phone
...
Job ID: 489962998
Originally Posted on: 8/19/2025
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