ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 1 - UNDERFILL

State of Nevada; Winnemucca (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Holiday pay

PERS retirement

No state income tax

Job summary

The State of Nevada in Winnemucca seeks an Engineering Technician 1 (Underfill for Engineering Tech 3) to perform field inspections, testing, surveying, and verification of contractor quantities for payment. This is a field-level construction role supporting civil engineering work across surveys, drafting, and data analysis.

Responsibilities include assisting engineers with tests, data collection, and reviewing plans, with emphasis on compliance, record-keeping, and communication with

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent with 1 year public-contact experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers in field and lab tests and data collection for quality and payment.
• Review water rights, bid documents, and right-of-way plans with stakeholders.
• Conduct research to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Enter data and manage records for project documents and plans.
• Perform field inspections of construction projects and verify measurements.

Skills

Communication

Mathematics

PC literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• No Nevada state income tax.

Job Summary

This position is located in Winnemucca. Underfill for Engineering Tech 3. This is a field level construction position, which performs required inspections, testing, surveying, and does field work to verify the contractor's quantities of work is documented so the contractor can be paid promptly.

Engineering Technicians perform a broad range of duties involving technical engineering work in support of professional engineers including drafting, engineering calculations, surveying, materials and soils testing, construction inspection, roadway design, right-of-way engineering, planning, permitting and inspection, water rights appropriation and land acquisition in support of civil or related professional engineering work. Work requires the application of technical engineering skills, methods, and practices in compiling technical data, drafting, computer aided software, operating specialized equipment and preparing engineering related documents.

Essential Qualifications

Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one year of experience involving public contact; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Job Duties

Assist engineers in performing field and laboratory tests and setting up equipment; gather and compile data, analyze technical problems, conduct research, and analyze data gathered to ensure accuracy and conformance to policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards.

Assist engineers, contractors, department staff, other agencies, the public and private business regarding water rights ownership, bid documents, contract plans, right-of-way plans, acquisition and disposal documentation, contract specifications, test results and federal and State guidelines and procedures; review, prioritize, research and prepare information in appropriate format.

Perform technical research to ensure department programs, testing methods, policies and procedures comply with federal and State requirements; review technical documents, analyze and interpret data and note discrepancies; verify areas of noncompliance against agency records and contact appropriate parties when discrepancies arise; make recommendations to correct problems and/or revise existing policies, procedures or methods.

Maintain records and contract documents in accordance with established filing system; enter data into computer system for analysis and review construction, water rights and contract documents and/or plan specifications; check applications and technical reports for completeness, clarity and conformance to department guidelines and federal and State policies and procedures.

Perform field inspections of construction projects, well locations and water use, material equipment, property lines and boundaries, right-of-way mapping and safety barriers; review and interpret construction plans, water rights records of survey and specifications to determine compliance; perform field measurements and record data; provide information, discuss problems and recommend solutions to contractors, professionals, property owners, department personnel and the general public; make recommendations and document the inspection process for future reference, payment of contract billings and to meet federal and State requirements.

Perform manual and computer aided drafting assignments by preparing maps, charts, graphs, tables, slopes and contours for construction projects, right-of-way location and water rights ownership, water rights data, data analysis, water quality data and federal, State and private property location.

Conduct surveying work including staking alignments, structures, fence lines and cross sections to set control points, locate wells and establish right-of-way lines, government survey and property boundaries; perform vertical and horizontal measurements and topographical mapping by operating transits, levels, rods, computerized surveying equipment, compasses, and calculators.

Perform material and soil testing in a laboratory setting involving a variety of design and quality control testing including acceptance testing, design mix, proficiency and advance testing; research material properties, new or proposed specifications and test procedures.

Maintain and calibrate equipment to ensure proper operation, accuracy and reliability of test results and data collection; maintain equipment inventory, repair and maintenance records; document calibration results, repairs and problems encountered and make recommendations for repair and/or replacement of existing equipment.

Research city, county and federal records to determine property ownership, boundaries, encumbrances and condition of title.

Perform calculations establishing government survey and property boundaries, right-of-way lines, slopes and contours, horizontal and vertical alignments, traverses, construction limits and material quantities.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under close supervision of a higher-level technician or engineer, incumbents learn to perform technical engineering tasks at the entry level. This is the trainee level in the series and incumbents may progress to the next level upon meeting the minimum qualifications, satisfactory performance and with the approval of the appointing authority.

A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.

Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. In addition, federal law requires random testing for controlled substances during employment.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of: personal computers and related ancillary equipment.

Skills in: mathematics including algebra, geometry and trigonometry.

Ability to: communicate effectively both orally and in writing; work with frequent interruptions; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers and the public; follow oral and written instructions; convert mathematical data, quantities and measurements and calculate area, volume, length and proportion; read and understand policy and procedure; accurately copy, post or transcribe data; perform repetitive work according to prescribed procedures, sequence and pace; gather and compile data.

Benefits Include

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day
Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday
Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
July 4.................................................... Independence Day
First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
November 11........................................ Veterans' Day
Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
December 25........................................ Christmas Day
When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255