Engineering Technician II

City of Tacoma; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Tacoma is seeking Engineering Technician II positions to fill a one-year eligible list. The role covers moderate to advanced drafting, GIS mapping, and related sub-professional duties in office and field settings.

Responsibilities include drafting Civil/Electrical/Mechanical drawings with AutoCAD and Esri GIS, maintaining GIS data, verifying drawings on site, 3D modeling with SolidWorks, Revit, or AutoCAD 3D, and supporting field studies and data analysis. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with basic engineering knowledge.
• Experience drafting and GIS mapping for civil/structural projects preferred.
• Familiarity with CAD tools and field verification processes.

Responsibilities

• Draft CAD drawings for civil, electrical, or mechanical projects.
• Incorporate redlines into as-built drawings and route for approval.
• Maintain GIS data integrity and perform data analysis.
• Quality-check as-built drawings and manage CAD files with Autodesk Vault.
• Travel to remote sites to verify drawing accuracy.
• Perform 3D modeling using SolidWorks, Revit, or AutoCAD 3D.
• Record data on maps, prepare engineering drawings and quantity estimates.
• Participate in field studies and report findings.
• Conduct on-site verifications for material and installation conformance.
• Assist with data statistics and trend graphs and provide public information.

Skills

Drafting

GIS

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Mathematical computations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Engineering technology program or related coursework

Tools

AutoCAD

Esri GIS

Autodesk Vault

SolidWorks

Revit

AutoCAD 3D

Job description

Multiple openings available!

The City of Tacoma and Tacoma Public Utilities are establishing an Engineering Technician II eligible list that will be used to fill vacancies for one year. Engineering Technician II's perform moderate to advanced drafting, GIS (Mapping), and other sub-professional engineering duties in office and field environments. Daily work assignments may be provided by a Supervisor, Engineer or an Engineering Technician III or IV lead; however, some duties may require working independently on routine and non-repetitive assignments.

Position Responsibilities are varied and will be determined by work group. These responsibilities may include:

• Draft Construction drawings for civil, electrical, or mechanical drawings using Computer-aided drafting (CAD) and GIS programs such as AutoCAD and/or Esri.


• Incorporate redline mark ups into final as-built drawings and route to engineers for approval.


• Maintain GIS data integrity.


• Provide quality-check and oversight on as-built drawings as provided by engineers.


• Manage CAD files using management software such as Autodesk Vault.


• May travel to remote sites as needed to verify accuracy of drawings.


• 3D Modeling using software such as SolidWorks, Revit, or AutoCAD 3D.


• Electronically record data on sectional maps.


• Prepare engineering drawings; reduce engineering data and computations of estimate and quantities.


• Participate in various field studies; analyze information and prepare reports of findings.


• Perform on-site work verification for conformity to specifications of materials and installations.


• Perform mathematical computations from field notes, tabulate statistics, and draw graphs and charts showing trends and comparisons.


• Provide public information concerning services, research property information, and issue permits.

• Graduation from high school or equivalent AND


• Two years’ experience in sub-professional engineering related work AND


• Either the completion of a recognized engineering technology vocational education program which includes computer-aided drafting training OR


• One-year relevant college-level engineering course work (two-years of experience are equivalent to one year of education.)

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Washington State Driver's license may be required at time of appointment with maintenance thereafter


• Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Certificate may be required with maintenance thereafter

• Basic engineering mathematics applied to surveying and engineering computations


• Practices, techniques and instruments used in engineering and survey drafting and mapping


• Construction specifications, plans, and regulations related to construction contracts


• Elementary engineering practices


• Record-keeping techniques


• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy


• Read, interpret, apply and explain federal, state, county and City laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures


• Technical aspects of field of specialty


• Basic research methods


• Perform moderately difficult technical engineering drafting duties, computations, calculate estimates, and compile engineering data and statistics


• Read and comprehend complex plans and specifications


• Use computer-aided design, drafting and mapping equipment


• Understand and follow oral and written directions


• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing


• Maintain records and prepare reports


• Work from blueprints, shop drawings and sketches


• Meet schedules and timelines

City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At the City of Tacoma, we're on a mission to make our workforce as diverse and inclusive as the community we serve. We're committed to eliminating racial and other disparities, and we actively seek out candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. Join our team at the City of Tacoma and help us build a more vibrant, inclusive, and equitable community for all.

The City of Tacoma believes that diversity of thought, background, and experience contributes to our success and innovation. If you’re passionate about this role and our mission, we encourage you to apply. If you have a less traditional background, we want to hear about your transferrable skills and experience. We value a variety of perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the table.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Details:

Hourly Rate: $38.03 - $46.23

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