Engineering Technician I

City of Columbia, MO; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Columbia, Missouri is seeking a civil engineering support professional to perform drafting work in AutoCAD Civil 3D, survey site conditions, and maintain GIS data for infrastructure projects. You will prepare drawings, review plats, and ensure compliance with city regulations, while providing customer service for construction projects.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, an associate degree preferred, and 1-3 years of related experience, plus a valid

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s Degree in construction management, engineering technology or similar preferred.
• 1 to 3 years’ related experience.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review drawings, diagrams, maps, and construction plans; estimate specs.
• Integrate and manage GIS data; create GIS tools.
• Provide customer service for applications and projects.
• Produce and maintain reports; issue work orders; perform surveying as needed.
• Regular attendance is required.

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

GIS data management

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Communication skills

Estimating materials

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree in construction management or engineering technology

1-3 years related experience

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS software

Surveying tools

Job description

City of Columbia, Missouri Career Opportunities

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position will require the use of Autocad Civil 3D software for drafting street, sidewalk, and intersection improvements.

Applicant View of Posting

Posting Number

Posting Number 4295P

Position Title

Department

Department Public Works

Job Code

Job Code 05003

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Union Code/Affiliation

Union Code/Affiliation Unrepresented

Division

Division ENGINEERING (PW)

Job Description Summary

The purpose of this job is to provide engineering services and support. Surveys and researches site conditions for infrastructure, utilities, landscaping, transportation, and other related city construction projects. Performs drafting work in AutoCAD, conducts fieldwork, and reviews plats and easements to ensure compliance with city regulations. Maintains spatial data in GIS .

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description

• Prepares and reviews drawings, diagrams, 3D renderings, maps, and construction plans for designs and projects; calculates estimates and specifications.
• Integrates, implements, and manages GIS data and creates GIS tools.
• Provides customer service for applications and construction projects.
• Prepares and maintains reports.
• Produces work orders in AutoCAD and/performs surveying work as necessary.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others.

Human Collaboration and Job Impact - This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction

• Work may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies. Contact may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.
• Interactions have significant impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.

Fiscal Responsibility

Position has no fiscal responsibility.

Education and Experience - An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent. Associate’s Degree in construction management, engineering technology or similar field preferred.
• 1 to 3 years’ of related experience.

Licenses or Certifications

• Valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, and methods of civil engineering, including such specialties as land surveying and mapping, hydraulics, structures, hydrology, construction, roadway design, and engineering technology.
• Standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment of building trades.
• Algebra, geometry, calculus, and engineering formulas.

Skill in:

• Estimating time and materials needed to complete jobs.
• Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.
• Collecting, organizing, and analyzing complex and/or technical data.
• Utilizing engineering and GIS software.
• Utilizing AutoCAD, and or Civil 3D.

Ability to:

• Work from blueprints, plans, and sketches.
• Recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
• Provide high levels of effective customer service.
• Exercise independent judgment when ensuring compliance with relevant land disturbance and utility construction codes and legal regulations.
• Maintain a variety of technical records.
• Collaborate and develop relationships with other departments and divisions.
• Regularly use a computer, software, phone and related office equipment.

Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job

• Office or similar indoor environment – Frequently/Often
• Outdoor environment – Frequently/Often
• Street environment (near moving traffic) – Frequently/Often
• Vehicle – Sometimes
• Right of way environment – Frequently/Often

Exposures

• Individuals who are hostile or irate – Sometimes
• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) – Sometimes
• Fumes or airborne particles – Sometimes

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• This position involves occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards and outside work.
• Incumbents may be required to exert up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
• Incumbents required to walk on uneven surfaces, stand, twist, bend/stoop, climb/balance, drive and carry/operate equipment.

Hours/Days

Starting Salary $48,381/yr

Pay Grade

Pay Grade 107

Number of Positions Available

Number of Positions Available 1

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 09/21/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position will require the use of Autocad Civil 3D software for drafting street, sidewalk, and intersection improvements.

Notice to Applicants

Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874. CITY (2489)

TTY : 711 (MO RELAY )

THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT , AFFIRMATIVE ACTION , EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER : MALE / FEMALE

THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE - EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING

The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program

600 E. Broadway

P.O. Box 6015

Columbia, MO 65205

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2