Asset Management Eng Tech I (Field/Office)

City of Topeka; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KPERS (Kans. Public Employee Ret. Sys)

Paid Vacation & Sick Leave

Life/Long Term Disability Insurance

Deferred Comp Savings Plan

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health & Wellness Clinic (Onsite)

Onsite Fitness Facility

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The City of Topeka is seeking an experienced coordinator to join our Asset Management team as an Engineering Technician I. This role will work with city departments and outside agencies to define project requirements and obtain approvals for utility projects.

Time will be split between the office and the field. Ideal candidates will be highly organized, skilled at reading plans and maps, and able to manage multiple projects with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of construction or construction inspection experience required.
• Valid Kansas driver’s license and insurability per city policy.
• Knowledge reading/interpretation of engineering plans and maps.

Responsibilities

• Participate in pre-application, project review, and interagency coordination meetings.
• Review plans, specifications, engineering submittals, and utility service applications for compliance.
• Assist with obtaining and documenting regulatory reviews, permits, easements, and other approvals prior to construction.
• Maintain project files, inspection reports, photographs, testing records, correspondence, meeting notes, and approval documentation.
• Coordinate final inspections and walkthroughs, prepare punch lists, and verify completion of corrective work.

Skills

Coordinating multiple projects

Reading engineering plans

Regulatory reviews

Documentation & record-keeping

Field and office work

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or related coursework

Job description

The City of Topeka is seeking an experienced coordinator to join our Asset Management team as an Engineering Technician I. This role will work with city departments and outside agencies to define project requirements and obtain approvals for utility projects.

Time will be split between the office and the field. Ideal candidates will be highly organized, skilled at reading plans and maps, and able to manage multiple projects with attention to detail.