ENGINEERING TECHNCIAN

Lake Havasu City - Municipal Government; Lake Havasu City (AZ); On-site; USD 53,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx (EPO/HDHP)

Dental/Vision

Wellness Program

ASRS

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Lake Havasu City - Municipal Government is seeking an Engineering Technician to help enforce city standards on construction, infrastructure, and utilities. You will review blueprints, grading plans, and permits to ensure compliance with city ordinances, while conducting field inspections of improvements and utility work.

The role requires an Associate/Technical degree or equivalent experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain NIMS training upon hire.

Qualifications

• An Associate/Technical degree OR equivalent experience.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Ability to obtain NIMS (FEMA) training upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan Examiner Extraordinaire: review blueprints, grading plans, and utility permits for ordinance compliance.
• Field Inspector: inspect residential and commercial offsite improvements and utility work for compliance.
• GIS: collect field data and maintain city GIS surveying equipment.
• Code Communicator: assist engineers, contractors, real estate agents, and homeowners at the counter or by phone.
• Problem Solver: identify plan defects and prepare correction reports with industry partners.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Mathematics

Reading plans

Education

Associate/Technical degree

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Engineering Technician

Salary: $25.68 - $37.24/Hourly

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Grade: CP8

OC26-324

Job Closes: 7/24/2026

BUILD THE OASIS: ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN WANTED IN LAKE HAVASU CITY!

Are you ready to be a key player in shaping the future of Lake Havasu City? Do you dream in blueprints and speak in code compliance? We’re looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Engineering Technician to join our dynamic team and help us build this desert oasis, one project at a time!

What You’ll Do

You are the guardian of City standards! Your eagle eye will ensure that every new single-family home, sprawling commercial complex, and essential utility line meets our high standards for safety, quality, and community aesthetics.

• Plan Examiner Extraordinaire: Dive into blueprints, grading plans, and utility permits, ensuring everything aligns perfectly with the City's ordinances.
• Field Inspector: Get out of the office and into the action! You’ll inspect residential and commercial offsite improvements (sidewalks, driveways, ramps) and utility work to ensure compliance.
• GIS: Conduct field data collection and maintain city-owned GIS surveying equipment.
• Code Communicator: Be the friendly, expert face of the Engineering division, providing technical assistance to engineers, contractors, real estate agents, and homeowners at the counter or over the phone.
• Problem Solver: Identify plan defects, prepare correction reports, and collaborate with industry professionals to find smart solutions.

Who We’re Looking For

You are a proactive team player with a passion for construction, infrastructure, and community development.

Minimum Qualifications

• An Associate/Technical degree AND considerable experience in general construction and infrastructure, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A valid Driver's License.
• Ability to obtain National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) training (FEMA) upon hire.

You’ll Thrive Here If You Have

• General knowledge of basic construction, civil engineering principles, and utility operations.
• Strong skill in mathematics, including geometry and statistics.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction plans, maps (especially GIS), and specifications.
• The ability to navigate difficult conversations with diverse groups while maintaining professional, effective working relationships.

Why join our team?

You will be a pivotal member of a dedicated and collaborative Public Works team. This is a chance to apply your technical skills in a dynamic environment where your work directly contributes to the community’s growth and well‑being. If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that offers the opportunity for continuous professional growth, we encourage you to apply.

Lake Havasu City offers an exceptional benefits package for full-time (FTE) employees:

• Employer-provided Medical/Rx (EPO or HDHP)
• Dental/Vision
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
• Employer-Provided Basic Life Insurance
• Optional Additional Life Insurance
• Optional Insurance-Critical Illness, Hospitalization, Indemnity
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually
• Bereavement Leave
• Paid Vacation
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Opportunities for advancement
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Optional Deferred Compensation
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Service Awards

Additional Comments

Lake Havasu City is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Applicants for employment opportunities should be aware of the Lake Havasu City policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. All positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment.

The City reserves the right to consider only the most highly qualified applicants. The succeeding examination processes may be required: training and experience, testing, panel interview, employment eligibility verification (EEV) requirements, personnel evaluation profile (PEP), polygraph test, background investigation, and alcohol/drug screening test. Appointment subject to successful background investigation and City-paid post-employment medical examination after offer of employment has been made.