Engineering Technician I/II - Department of Transportation

City of San José; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

City of San José, Department of Transportation, seeks Engineering Technician I/II to support infrastructure maintenance and project reviews. Responsibilities include field investigations, CAD/GIS plan reviews, and data reporting.

The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills, plus a California driver’s license. Under general supervision, you will assist engineers, prepare materials for public meetings, and maintain databases for reporting and compliance.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of increasingly responsible sub-professional engineering work performing materials sampling and testing, reviewing plans and specifications, construction or infrastructure inspections, traffic engineering, or field survey work.
• Substitution: two academic years or 60 semester units in engineering tech may substitute for experience.
• Possession of a valid State of California driver's license may be required.
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate professional knowledge, communication, teamwork, and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field investigations and prepare summaries with guidance from engineers.
• Review and modify capital improvement plans using CAD or GIS tools.
• Prepare materials for public meetings and respond to resident inquiries.
• Manage databases; support data entry and reporting for public records requests.
• Demonstrate strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills.
• Collaborate effectively in a team and adapt to various roles.

Skills

Job Expertise

Communication Skills

Computer Skills

Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills

Decision Making

Multi-Tasking

Reliability

Technology Use/Management

Education

GED / High School Diploma

Tools

CAD

GIS

MS Office

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit here to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations, including quality and excellent customer service and here to learn more about San José.
The City of San José is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of San José is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 408-535-1285, 711 (TTY), or via email at [e-mail].
About The Department
The Department of Transportation (DOT) plans, develops, operates, and maintains transportation facilities, services, and related systems which contribute to the livability and economic health of the City. We comprise a team of more than 500 people ready to serve the needs of our residents to improve the efficiency and safety of San José streets. We are an energetic and innovative team that is improving transportation in the nation’s 10th largest city, while focusing on safety, sustainability, and active public life! For more information about DOT, visit www.sanjoseca.gov/transportation.
Position Duties
The Department of Transportation is currently seeking to fill 1 Engineering Technician I/II vacancy in the Infrastructure Maintenance division. If you are interested in employment in these classifications, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.
Salary range(s) for this classification is/are:

• Engineering Technician I: $65,782.08 - $79,934.40 annually
• Engineering Technician II: $78,340.08 - $95,156.88 annually

This salary range(s) includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience.
The following key responsibilities are broadly applicable to all Engineering Technician I/II positions:
Under general supervision of an Associate Engineering Technician or an Engineer, typical duties and characteristics of Engineering Technician I/II include:

• Conducts field investigations; prepares summary and recommendations with guidance from Engineers.
• Reviews and makes minor modifications to capital improvement project plans using CAD or GIS tools.
• Assists with preparation of materials (i.e.: maps, PowerPoints, etc) for public meetings.
• Responds to resident and public agency requests. Provides customer-focused written or phone responses in a timely manner.
• Assists with management of databases by supporting data entry and file management, as well as generating reports in response to public records requests.
• Demonstrates excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exhibits good listening skills and has excellent written and oral communication.
• Works well in a collaborative environment and demonstrates flexibility in interacting with individuals in a variety of professional and sub-professional trades.
• Demonstrates proficiency in programs such as: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and Google Earth.
• Demonstrates the willingness to work occasional early morning, evening and/or weekend hours.
• Possesses a valid Class C California License in order to drive City vehicles to work sites.

In addition to the duties listed above, Engineering Technician I/IIs assigned to the Green Stormwater Inspection Team within the Infrastructure Maintenance Division typically perform the following specialized functions:

• Supports the Green Stormwater Inspection team, inspecting, evaluating, and documenting the performance and construction of GSI systems—such as bioretentions, permeable pavers, tree well filters, and retention basins.
• Provides support to Inspectors in performing weed abatement inspection for fire prevention, quarterly landscape ratings for performance reporting, Special District inspection assistance, and residential street sweeping assistance.
• Administrative support such as creating spreadsheets and tracking data, performing complaint investigations, entering data into our database for core service reporting, reviewing plans, updating pay letters, assist in compiling/organizing Standard Operating Procedures for landscape and sweeper programs, assist with creating maintenance master plans and covering field inspections when Associate Construction Inspectors are out of office.

Minimum Qualifications Engineering Technician I Education: Completion of high school, trade school, or equivalent (General Education Development [GED] Test or California Proficiency Certificate).
Engineering Technician II Education: Completion of high school, trade school, or equivalent (General Education Development [GED] Test or California Proficiency Certificate).
Experience: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible sub-professional engineering work performing materials sampling and testing, reviewing plans and specifications, construction or infrastructure inspections, traffic engineering, or working on a field survey crew.
Acceptable Substitution
Engineering Technician II - Successful completion of two (2) academic years or sixty (60) semester units of college level engineering technology courses or related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience in sub-professional engineering work performing materials sampling and testing, reviewing plans and specifications, construction or infrastructure inspections, traffic engineering, or working on a field survey crew.
Required Licensing
Possession of a valid State of California driver's license may be required.
Other Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.
Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.
Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.
Computer Skills - Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel.
Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
Decision Making – Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.
Multi-Tasking – Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s).
Reliability - Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate.
Technology Use/Management - Uses efficient and cost-effective approaches to integrate technology into the workplace and improve program effectiveness.
Selection Process:
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.
If selected, the Conditional Offer of Employment may be contingent upon you providing proof of a valid State of California driver’s license, and an assessment of your California DMV Employer Pull Notice (EPN) as per the DMV Release of Driver Record Information form. Failure to pass the DMV Pull Notice assessment will deem you ineligible for employment.
If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Jasmine Medrano at [e-mail]
Additional Information: Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.
You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses.
Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.
Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email [e-mail] and we will research the status of your application.
AI and the Hiring Process
We recognize that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming part of daily life and can be a valuable tool for learning, research, and professional growth. We encourage candidates to use AI responsibly as a support in preparing application materials, live assessments, and interviews. However, we value authenticity, accuracy and truthfulness. Application responses and interview answers must reflect your own knowledge, skills, and experiences. While AI can supplement preparation, it cannot replace the originality and judgment we look for in our employees. This ensures fairness, transparency, and equity for all applicants in the hiring process.