Engineering Technician I

City of Phenix City; Phenix City (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Phenix City is seeking an Assistant Director of Engineering to oversee survey activities, CAD drafting, and data management for the Engineering Department. The role involves coordinating field and office duties, ensuring compliance with plans, and supporting permit processes.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, two years of related experience, and a valid driver’s license. Expect collaboration with Public Works and occasional field work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of experience in engineering, surveying, or math-related field.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Knowledge of surveying equipment and basic CAD software.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and maps.
• Strong math and measurement skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with field surveys using GPS and total station.
• Use CAD software to create survey plats, plans, and maps.
• Take field and office measurements to determine quantities.
• Maintain engineering and surveying data and records.
• Assist with inspection of roadway, utility, and drainage permits.
• Coordinate with Public Works to manage permits and reports.
• Observe contractors to ensure compliance with specs.

Skills

Surveying equipment

CAD software

Mathematics

Data management

Written & verbal comms

Read drawings/plans

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

GPS

Total Station

Automatic Level

Measuring Tapes

CAD tools

Job description

Supervisor:Assistant Director of Engineering

Date Needed: ASAP
Number of Employees Requested: One
Work Hours: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Overtime as needed

Position Status: Full-time
Reason Needed: Replacement

Job Description

Location: Engineering/IT Building

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Code:EAP-6

Job Summary

Under general supervision of the Engineering Division Chief performs various tasks to assist with the operations of the Engineering Department including but not limited to surveying, field / office computations, computer aided drafting and maintenance of records and other associated duties.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statement of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required, assigned and expected aside from those set forth below to address operational needs and changing operational practices.

• Assist with field surveys using GPS, Total Station w/Prism Rod, Automatic Level w/ Level Rod, Measuring Tapes and other items incidental to surveying.

• Use of computer aided drafting with associated engineering and surveying software to create survey plats, construction plans, standard detail drawings, maps and sketches.

• Make field or office measurements using various measuring devices to obtain units such as feet, square feet, yards, square or cubic yards, acreage and other units of measure to determine quantities associated with engineering or surveying.

• Maintains engineering and surveying data, project file, plats, plans and maps by scanning and filing such on the City’s network.

• Assist with inspection of roadway/bridge construction, utility construction, subdivision construction, erosion control and storm water permits, and driveway permits.

• Coordinate with Public Works to maintain landfill NPDES Permit, employ professional services of environmental testing firm to conduct groundwater and explosive gas analysis biannually, review analysis to verify the landfill is in accordance with the permit, file and maintain all reports.

• Observes work performed by contractors to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.

Qualifications

Education & Experience Guidelines
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities required for this position would be:

Education/Training
High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Experience
Two years experience, education, and/or training in an engineering, surveying or math related field.

Licenses or Certifications Required
Possession of a valid driver’s license.

The following generally describes the knowledge and abilities required in order to successfully perform the assigned duties of the position:

Knowledge of:

• Basic use of surveying equipment such as GPS, Total Station, Automatic Level and Measuring Tape, basic mathematical principles in order to make calculations using basic functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division.

• Basic computer language in order to operate various types of software with some training.

• Engineering and surveying principles in order to review and interpret basic information relating to plats, maps, and plans.

Ability to:

• Calculate quantities, make field measurements, and perform basic math functions with minimal errors.

• Utilize word processing, spreadsheet, database, and computer aided drafting software.

• Receive and comprehend verbal and written instructions relating to technical issues.

• Read, interpret, and comprehend plans, specifications, and technical manuals/drawings.

• Prepare written documents and sketches in a clear and legible manner.

• Communicate effective in a professional manner with supervisors, co-workers, and the general public.

Physical Demands & Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations needed to perform the essential duties of this position.

Environment: Time spent will consist of outdoor field and office work and occasional travel out of town.

Physical Demands: See accompanying page for details

Key Working Relationship: City Engineer, Asst. Director of Eng., employees of Eng. and other dept.