Engineering Technician - Field & Data Specialist

City-of-SAN-Antoni; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

City of San Antonio seeks a journey-level engineer to perform technical tasks essential for initiating engineering projects, with potential supervision of staff. The role involves field notes, cost estimates, plan review, and coordination with citizens, consultants, and contractors.

Responsibilities include data input, records maintenance, and developing project schedules, with work primarily in an office but occasional site visits.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of engineering and drafting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of construction materials.
• Knowledge of surveying techniques and practices.
• Skill in operating a computer in engineering design and drafting.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the general public.
• Ability to research, analyze, and compile engineering data.
• Ability to perform moderately complex engineering and mathematical calculations.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Establishes street and alley grades and prepares cut sheets.
• Calculates bearings, distances, and areas needed in preparing field notes.
• Reviews street construction plans, profiles, and specifications to determine accuracy and completeness.
• Directs and advises survey field crews and draftsmen.
• Assists in drafting plans, charts, maps, and specifications for municipal public works projects.
• Prepares, updates, and reviews cost estimates for projects.
• Investigates project site prior, during, and after construction, occasionally lifting and carrying engineering equipment weighing up to 15 pounds.
• Inputs and analyzes data from a computer database.
• Maintains records and maps on projects assigned.
• Develops and monitors production and project schedules.

Skills

Engineering principles

Drafting principles

Blueprint reading

Clear communication

Public/work relationships

Engineering data analysis

Engineering calculations

Physical requirements

Surveying techniques

Computer-aided drafting

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

City of San Antonio seeks a journey-level engineer to perform technical tasks essential for initiating engineering projects, with potential supervision of staff. The role involves field notes, cost estimates, plan review, and coordination with citizens, consultants, and contractors.

Responsibilities include data input, records maintenance, and developing project schedules, with work primarily in an office but occasional site visits.