Engineering Drafting Technician

City of Tucson; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off program

Job summary

The City of Tucson Water Department is seeking an Engineering Drafting Technician to support planning, design, and construction of water infrastructure projects. You will prepare drawings, revise plans, and ensure compliance with standards while coordinating with project engineers and field teams.

Proficiency in AutoCAD and Autodesk Civil 3D, plus an associate degree and two years of relevant experience, are desired. This role requires field visits and data gathering at project sites.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• Two years of relevant experience required.
• Equivalency: any combination of education and experience may be substituted year-for-year.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, reviews, and revises water pipeline and facility design plans per standards and regulations.
• Develops construction drawings using AutoCAD and Civil 3D under supervision.
• Reviews layouts and designs for water distribution and production facilities.
• Maintains project drawings, revisions, and electronic files; coordinates with project team.

Skills

Engineering drafting

Team collaboration

Field data collection

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Civil 3D

Job description

Position Overview

The City of Tucson Water Department is seeking an Engineering Drafting Technician to support the planning, design, and construction of water infrastructure projects.

Position Description

Prepares, reviews, and revises water pipeline and facility design plans in accordance with Tucson Water standards, specifications, City Code, and applicable regulations.

Develops construction drawings and sketches utilizing AutoCAD and Autodesk Civil 3D under the direction of a Project Engineer or Project Manager.

Reviews preliminary layouts and engineering designs for new and existing water distribution and production facilities.

Organizes and maintains project drawings, revisions, records, and electronic files; incorporates design changes and coordinates with project team members to support the completion of construction documents and assist with obtaining missing information.

Revises drawings to incorporate red-marked revisions, verbal instructions, and project comments; requests and receives data from involved parties and inputs information into project databases or spreadsheets, as appropriate, to support the completion of construction designs.

Performs technical design work, research, and engineering calculations related to hydraulics, hydrology, water distribution, sewer, and drainage systems.

Drives to project sites to perform field visits, collect project information, verify existing conditions, and assist with the preparation of as-built drawings.

Ensures engineering plans comply with established standards, specifications, policies, and regulatory requirements.

Works independently and collaboratively while supporting engineering projects and contributing to project objectives.

Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

Working Conditions

Some exposure to light physical or environmental conditions (noise, dust, weather, etc.). All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree
• Experience: Two (2) years of relevant experience
• Equivalency: Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least two (2) years of computer-aided drafting, geographic information systems, or in collecting, analyzing or processing field samples and data
• At least three (3) years of progressive work experience using Autodesk Civil 3D
• Experience in: Autodesk Civil3D for preparation of engineering drawings for water replacement projects and water production facilities; Autodesk Civil 3D for importing survey points to develop new and existing main water replacement projects and water production facilities; Design proficiency, creating and working with surface tins and 3D surfaces along with grading, drainage, water, sewer and roadway plans.

Position Details

Job Profile J2007 - Senior Engineering Technician. View full job profile including classification specifications and physical demands at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Tucson-Talent.

Compensation: Grade G105. Hourly Range $21.96 - 32.94 USD.

The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Non-Exempt. Position Type: Regular Time. Type: Full time. Department: Water Utility Department. Link: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Water.

Background Check

This position has been designated to require a criminal background check. The City of Tucson is a Second Chance Employer.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage
• Surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings
• Paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years
• Twelve weeks of paid parental leave
• Paid tuition reimbursement
• Student loan repayment
• Off- and on-the-job training
• Opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours

Citizenship

The City of Tucson employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The City of Tucson does not offer visa sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity

The City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer. The city does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, you may file a complaint with the City of Tucson's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney General's Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD).

ADA Accessibility

The City of Tucson is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities or who require religious accommodation; please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

City Organization

The City of Tucson, founded in 1775 and incorporated in 1878, is a City Manager-led Mayor and Council government organization comprised of over 5,000 dedicated employees.

Tucson Community

The City of Tucson is recognized as a Top 20 "Best City in America" by Resonance Consultancy. Tucson, Arizona, is a thriving center for bioscience, aerospace/defense, optics, mining, and logistics. With a city population of more than 540,000 and a regional population of more than 1 million, Tucson has 330-plus days of sunshine a year and is surrounded by majestic mountain ranges. A small-town feel with big-city amenities complements its natural beauty. You can learn more about Tucson, Arizona, at Visit Tucson, Arizona. For system related questions please contact [e-mail]. For general Human Resources questions please contact 520-791-4241.