Engineering/Planning/Surveying (EPS) Technician III Utility Coordinator

State of Delaware; Delaware; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Delaware is seeking an Engineering/Planning/Surveying Technician III to coordinate public utility relocations for capital projects, review submissions, and track project activity. The role involves working with utility companies, designers, and contractors to manage utilities, minimize construction impacts, and address issues during construction.

The position requires knowledge of regulations related to public right-of-way, and experience with automated information systems and CAD

Qualifications

• Six months experience in reviewing construction plans and details to determine compliance.
• Six months experience in reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Six months experience using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve and report data.
• Knowledge of coordinating public utility relocations in roadway or bridge construction contracts.
• Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations pertaining to public utility relocation in public right-of-way.
• Knowledge of project management to plan, implement, and evaluate projects.

Responsibilities

• Inspects infrastructures to ensure compliance with design plans and codes.
• Designs, develops, or reviews project layouts, alignments, studies, and drawings.
• Compiles and records notes and data to document compliance and designs.
• Conducts studies to analyze needs or develop plans and characteristics.
• Performs data analysis to ensure data accuracy and develop recommendations.
• Operates CAD and data systems to manage project information.
• Reads and interprets plans, specifications, and blueprints.

Skills

Public Utility Coordination

Reading engineering drawings

Reviewing construction plans

Using automated information systems

Project management

Driver's license

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Summary Statement

The position coordinates utility work and relocations for capital projects, working with utility companies, designers, and contractors to identify utilities, resolve conflicts, minimize construction impacts, prepare utility statements, review submissions, track project activity, and address utility issues during construction. This position is considered Report When Contacted (RWC) and may have to report during emergency situations and severe weather events. Must maintain a valid driver’s license.

Summary Statement

The position coordinates utility work and relocations for capital projects, working with utility companies, designers, and contractors to identify utilities, resolve conflicts, minimize construction impacts, prepare utility statements, review submissions, track project activity, and address utility issues during construction. This position is considered Report When Contacted (RWC) and may have to report during emergency situations and severe weather events. Must maintain a valid driver’s license.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, employees can complete job duties of a similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Inspects infrastructures to ensure compliance with design plans, materials specifications, safety requirements, construction processes, local, state, and federal codes and on-going maintenance requirements; documents and reports compliance or deficiencies.
• Designs, develops, or reviews engineering project or site layouts, alignments, profiles, studies, graphs, and other related activities.
• Compiles and records notes, sketches, test results, inspection data, and other information to document compliance and/or develop designs, specifications, reports, maps, and other geographically based data.
• Conducts various studies to be used by others to analyze needs or develop plans, record characteristics, and other related activities.
• Conducts data analysis to determine accuracy of data collected, develop recommendations, develop corrective designs, and/or ensure compliance.
• Tests or evaluates the quality of materials or designs to verify adherence to contracts and specifications.
• Obtains survey data such as angles, elevations, points, and contours using electronic distance measuring equipment and other surveying instruments.
• Calculates or measures area and volume dimensions, horizontal and vertical geometry, profile and component specifications, and material testing dimensions using calculators or computers.
• Operates computer assisted drafting equipment or other tools of the trade, and uses automated information systems and computer software to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve, and report on data.
• Reads and interprets plans, specification, blueprints, and other engineering documents.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Job Requirements for Engineering/Planning/Surveying Technician III

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

Public Utility Coordination

• Six months experience in reviewing construction plans and details, project plans, specifications, schematics or technical drawings to determine compliance.
• Six months experience in reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Six months experience in using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.
• Knowledge of coordinating public utility relocations in roadway or bridge construction contracts.
• Knowledge of interpreting laws, rules and regulations pertaining to public utility relocation and installation in public right-of-way.
• Knowledge of project management which includes planning, developing, implementing, managing and evaluating projects to ensure objectives are met.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources . DelDOT does not provide employment-based sponsorship. Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process. Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire. All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov .

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.

Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling [phone] or by visiting delawarerelay.com .

If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call [phone] or email [e-mail] .

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.