Engineering Technician

City of Tiffin; Tiffin (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Tiffin is seeking a responsible paraprofessional engineer to perform on-site inspection and testing on construction projects, review plans for code conformance, and prepare necessary records and reports. The role involves liaison with contractors and the City Engineer, plus inspections of city infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have high school completion with science/math background; an associate degree or related coursework is preferred and at least five years of related

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; science and math background.
• Associate degree or related technical coursework preferred.
• At least five years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site inspection and testing on construction projects (public and private).
• Review plans for conformance with city/state codes and standards before permits.
• Measure quantities and prepare records/reports (daily inspection, labor compliance, as-builts).
• Attend meetings with contractors, property owners, and others; explain construction codes and ordinances.
• Assist in resolving citizen complaints and liaise between City Engineer and contractors on changes.
• Inspect city infrastructure including bridges, culverts and detention basins.

Job description

This is a responsible paraprofessional engineering position requiring skill and acquired knowledge. Performs on-site inspection and testing on construction projects, both public and private; reviews plans for conformance with city and state codes and standards prior to issuance of construction permits for projects; measures quantities; prepares and maintains necessary records and reports such as daily inspection reports, labor compliance reports, as-builts, etc.; attends meetings and confers with contractors, property owners, and other interested parties; explains and interprets construction codes, regulations, and specifications as well as city ordinances; assists in resolution of citizen complaints regarding contracted work; serves as a liaison between City Engineer and contractors concerning changes in material and/or design; inspects city infrastructure including bridges, culverts and detention basins; and other tasks as assigned.

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent, with acceptable work in science and mathematics is required. The ideal candidate holds an associate degree or supplemental technical course work in the field of construction, engineering, or a close related field; and has at least five years of related experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of engineering and construction practices and land survey and drafting techniques; duties must be performed with skill and accuracy for data collected.
• Knowledge of mathematics; ability to prepare drawings from field notes and plats of record; must be familiar with office records and field locations; ability to plan paraprofessional engineering work.
• Ability to carry out duties and follow complex oral and written instructions with minimum of detail.
• Ability to deal courteously, but firmly with contractors and members of the general public.
• Must be able to recognize conditions likely to result in defects in facilities and structures under construction, and knowledge of possible defects and flaws in construction, and know effective corrective measures.
• Must be able to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and blueprints, and recognize deviations from such plans in the construction process.
• Must have knowledge of federal, state and local laws, regulations, codes and ordinances concerning construction, and have the ability to explain, interpret and enforce codes and regulations firmly, tactfully and impartially.
• Possession of computer skills including but not limited to a good working knowledge of the MS Office system.
• Physical ability to work outdoors under adverse conditions.

Hourly wage is $29.7125-$32.3225

Please see the tiffinohio.gov for full job description