Engineering Technician I (Civil)

Austin Community College; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Community College is seeking an Engineering Technician in Philadelphia. The successful candidate will apply established engineering principles and engage in various design projects. Responsibilities include completing design assignments, writing specifications for contracts, and reviewing plans for contractors.

This role requires education in engineering or construction technology, and relevant technical experience is critical. Join us and contribute to meaningful projects in a thriving city.

Qualifications

• Completion of the twelfth school grade and one year of post high school training.
• Possession of the Construction Management Certificate from the City of Philadelphia.
• Three years of engineering aide experience at the full performance level.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles and practices to complete assigned projects.
• Complete design assignments and write standardized specifications.
• Render plans and drawings using computer-aided drafting software.

Education

Completion of twelfth school grade

One year of post high school training (30 credits)

Construction Management Certificate

Associate's degree in engineering technology

Job description

What we offer

• Impact - The work you do here matters to millions.
• Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?
• Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
• Benefits - We care about your well-being.

General Job Description

This is engineering technician work of moderate scope and complexity applying established engineering principles, practices, and mathematical knowledge to the completion of assigned projects, in support of engineering in area of specialization. Work includes completing design assignments or a portion of a large design project, writing standardized specifications for contract inclusion, rendering plans and drawings, and reviewing working plans and drawings for use by contractors and engineering project managers. Employees in this class use computer aided drafting and design software (CADD), when required, in the rendering of plans, drawings, plates, and schematics. This class is differentiated from all other technical support classes by the emphasis upon the application of the principles and theories of engineering and higher-level mathematics at a level appropriate to assigned engineering tasks. Work is performed under the direction of a technical supervisor.

Requirements

• Education: Completion of the twelfth school grade and one year of post high school training (30 credits) at an accredited technical institute or college with major coursework in an acceptable area of engineering, or engineering, construction or architectural technology.
• Or Possession of the Construction Management Certificate issued by the City of Philadelphia demonstrating successful completion of the Street’s Department 10-course Construction Management Certificate Program.
• AND
• Specific Experience: Three years of experience of engineering aide experience at the full performance level in the area of specialization performing engineering support tasks.
• Or One year of engineering aide experience at the advanced level in the area of specialization performing engineering support tasks.
• NOTE: An Associate's degree in engineering technology from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the education and experience requirement listed above.