Engineering Technician I

City of Altoona; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement options

Job summary

The City of Altoona is seeking a full-time Engineering Technician I to join the Public Works Department. You will support the Engineering team with technical duties including preparing and reviewing plans and bids, inspecting materials, researching data, and analyzing site topography.

A working knowledge of civil engineering and CAD is preferred. The ideal candidate will read and interpret civil plans and maps, communicate effectively with contractors and officials, and work closely with the

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related technical training or experience.
• Requires valid driver’s license.
• Successful completion of a written aptitude assessment as part of screening.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review plans and bids for projects.
• Inspect materials and workmanship on projects.
• Research and collect data; analyze topographical details of sites.
• Read and interpret civil engineering plans, maps and specifications.
• Collaborate with contractors, government agencies, City officials and the public.

Skills

Civil engineering principles

Surveying

Construction

Reading plans/maps/specs

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2 years related technical/college training

Tools

CAD

Drafting software

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 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 - $26.12/hour depending on education and experience; health, dental, vision and life insurance; paid time off; and retirement options.