ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 1 - Underfill - Engineering Tech 3

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 close supervision of a higher-level technician or engineer, incumbents learn to perform technical engineering tasks at the entry level.

This position is located within District 2 in Reno/Sparks. Engineering Technicians on construction crews may work in an office setting or outside in urban environments and rural environments in a wide range of temperatures and climates. Office setting commonly require working on a computer using a variety of software. Urban environments may be located in areas which require interaction with the public and in areas of high traffic volumes. Rural environments may be outside the city limits and away from readily accessible general services. Engineering Technicians on construction crews may work alternative shifts outside of traditional business hours (overtime, nights, weekend, holidays, and long-term travel on per diem). This is the entry level in the series and incumbents may progress to the next level upon meeting the minimum qualifications, satisfactory performance, and with the approval of the appointing authority.

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