Engineering Technician

cityofconroe; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Pool & recreation center membership

Job summary

The City of Conroe is seeking an Engineering Technician to assist engineering staff with reviewing and preparing plans, investigations, and data collection for civil projects. This on-site role includes preparing CAD drawings using Civil 3D and ensuring compliance with city standards and ordinances.

Applicants should have an Associate's degree in engineering or related field and four years of municipal or civil engineering experience, plus a valid Texas Class C driver's license.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in engineering, drafting, construction management or related field.
• Four years of related municipal/public entity or civil engineering firm experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possession of a valid Texas class C driver's license or higher.
• Ability to read and interpret civil drawings, plans, specs and maps.
• Experience with CAD software and field data collection activities.

Skills

CAD drafting

Reading drawings

Civil drafting

Survey support

Data collection

Education

Associate's degree in engineering, drafting, construction management or related field

Tools

Civil 3D CAD

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Engineering Technician is responsible for performing para-professional technical engineering-related work to assist engineering staff with reviewing and preparing plans, investigations, and data collection for engineering projects. Prepares computer aided drafting (CAD) drawings. Helps ensure compliance in accordance with plans and specifications including City Subdivisions Ordinance and the legally established construction standards, enforcement codes and requirements for civil engineering projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Associate's degree in engineering, drafting, construction management or related field, and four years of related experience with a municipality, public entity, or a consulting civil engineering firm; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements:

Possession of a valid class "C" Texas driver's license or higher.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of reading and interpreting construction plans, specifications, schematics, blueprints and maps.
• Knowledge of computer aided drafting (CAD) programs (e.g., Civil 3D)
• Skill in the use of personal computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems.
• Skill in conducting a simple field investigation of the location of water and sewer lines, opening manhole covers, walking across ditches, and helping survey crew.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records, files, and reports.
• Ability to read civil engineering drawings in regard to public works projects (water, sewer, and streets), civil drafting, calculations, and computer aided design.
• Ability to drive to sites, set survey equipment to check elevations and alignment of work, and inspect pipes in ditches.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is light and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, crouching, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motions, speaking, standing, talking, and walking.

BENEFITS

The City of Conroe offers great benefits such as medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance program, paid time off and free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities. Starting salary for this position is $29.80 hourly.

The City of Conroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Must pass background check and pre-employment substance abuse screening as a condition of employment. A motor vehicle record check and job-related doctor's physical exam may also be required. Safety-sensitive positions remain subject to random drug and alcohol testing after hire.