Engineering Technician I

City of Altoona, PA; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 67,360,507 - 74,845,008; Full time

Job summary

The City of Altoona, PA is seeking a full-time Engineering Technician I to join the Public Works Department. This role supports our Engineering team in preparing and reviewing plans and bids, inspecting materials, researching data, and analyzing topographical details of sites.

Candidates should have a working knowledge of civil engineering, experience with CAD, drafting, surveying, and the ability to read civil plans, maps, and specifications.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices.
• Experience with CAD drafting, surveying, and construction.
• Ability to read and interpret civil engineering plans, maps and specifications.
• Excellent communication skills to work with contractors, governmental agency representatives, City officials, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review plans and bids.
• Inspect materials and workmanship on projects.
• Research and collect data for site analyses.
• Analyze topographical details of sites.
• Coordinate with contractors and agencies as needed.

Skills

Communication

Reading plans

Coordination with teams

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CAD drafting

Drafting

Surveying

Job description

The City of Altoona is seeking a full-time Engineering Technician I to join our Public Works Department. In this role, you will work with our Engineering team to support a variety of technical duties. This includes preparing and reviewing plans and bids, inspecting materials and workmanship of projects, researching and collecting data, and analyzing topographical details of sites.

We are looking for someone who has a working knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices. Experience with drafting and Computer-Aided-Design (CAD) software, surveying, and construction is preferred. The ideal candidate will also have the ability to read and interpret civil engineering plans, maps, and specifications. Excellent communication skills are a must as you will be working closely with contractors, governmental agency representatives, City officials, and the public.

The City of Altoona is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent – Two (2) years of related technical or college training in drafting, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), engineering technology, civil engineering, environmental science, or a closely related field; or two (2) years of related experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Successful completion of a written aptitude assessment as part of the screening process.

Benefits

The City of Altoona offers a comprehensive benefit package, including a competitive salary ranging from $23.51 to $26.12 per hour, depending on education and experience; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid time off; and retirement options.