Engineering Technician: CAD/GIS & Field Inspector

City of San Pablo (CA); California (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day work week (Fridays off)

CalPERS pension

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Job summary

The City of San Pablo is seeking a detail-oriented Engineering Technician to support the Engineering Division in Public Works. Responsibilities include drafting, surveying, permit review, and construction inspection for capital projects.

Two years of technical engineering experience and an Associate's degree equivalent are required, with CAD/GIS skills and the ability to coordinate with multiple departments and external agencies.

Qualifications

• Two years of technical engineering experience in field construction inspection, surveying, permit processing, plan review, or CAD/GIS drafting.
• Equivalent to an Associate's degree with coursework in engineering, construction, math, drafting, CAD, GPS, GIS, or related field.
• Ability to work under supervision and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence, technical reports, and engineering estimates; maintain files; coordinate with staff, departments, contractors, and outside agencies.
• Conduct field inspections of capital projects and monitor compliance with plans, permits, and safety regs.
• Perform surveying, staking, topographic surveys; verify grades and layouts against design plans.
• Prepare daily inspection reports, field notes, and cost estimates; assist with traffic and striping considerations.
• Review permit applications for completeness and conformity; assist in preliminary plan reviews.
• Provide technical assistance to developers, contractors, and the public; share information at counter, by phone, and by email.
• Draft maps and drawings in AutoCAD/Civil 3D and maintain GIS databases.

Skills

Drafting

Surveying

Mapping

Plan review

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

GIS

GPS

CAD/GIS drafting support

Job description

The City of San Pablo is seeking a detail-oriented Engineering Technician to support the Engineering Division in Public Works. Responsibilities include drafting, surveying, permit review, and construction inspection for capital projects.

Two years of technical engineering experience and an Associate's degree equivalent are required, with CAD/GIS skills and the ability to coordinate with multiple departments and external agencies.