Engineering Technician II (Design)

WICHITA COMPANY LIMITED; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Wichita is seeking an Engineering Technician 2 (Design) to deliver advanced CAD drawing support for public works projects from concept through construction, under supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer.

You will read plats, interpret right-of-way documents, maintain GIS layers, and support inspections and as-built processing, ensuring design accuracy and regulatory compliance for city infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Understanding of civil engineering principles and standards.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and plats.
• Competence in preparing and editing drawings and technical documents.
• Familiarity with GIS data management and mapping concepts.

Responsibilities

• Perform CAD drafting for engineering projects under supervision.
• Interpret plats and legal descriptions for improvement districts and lot areas.
• Maintain GIS layers and data used for city infrastructure.
• Assist with inspections and as-built plan processing.
• Produce accurate drawings in line with City standards.

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

Reading construction plans

Communication skills

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcMap / GIS

Job description

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13648059

The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.

Distinguishing Features of Work

Engineering Technician 2 (Design) plays a vital role in shaping Wichitas infrastructure from concept to construction. This position delivers high-impact technical design support for public works projects that directly affect neighborhoods, transportation networks, and utility systems citywide. Working under the direction of a licensed Professional Engineer, the Engineering Technician 2 (Design) performs advanced computer-aided drafting, interprets legal plats and right-of-way documents, and produces accurate engineering drawings that meet City standards. The role bridges engineering theory and field execution by supporting inspections, maintaining construction details, processing as-built plans, and managing technical data and GIS layers. Precision, accountability, and consistency are essential, as this position ensures design accuracy, constructability, and regulatory compliance. The Engineering Technician 2 (Design) is a trusted technical contributor whose work safeguards quality, efficiency, and long-term public value.

Posting may close at any time

Examples of Work Performed

• Perform computer-aided drafting work on engineering and architectural projects in AutoCAD under the supervision of a professional engineer.
• Interpreting plats and legal descriptions to draw improvement districts and calculate lot areas with the use of AutoCAD.
• Manage database tracking spreadsheets.
• Maintain various data and GIS layers electronically.
• Perform final inspection of construction work.
• Maintain standard construction details.
• Process as-built plans.
• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
• Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements of Work

• Working knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering.
• Working knowledge of City of Wichita standard specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans.
• Ability to use a computer to access, interpret and record information.
• Skill in making engineering computations, estimates and designs, and in preparing plans and specifications.
• Skill in writing reports and preparing cost estimates.
• Ability to create exhibits and edit geo-databases using ArcMap software and GIS tools.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, representatives of other organizations, and the public.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver’s license.
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.

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