Engineering Technician III - Public Works

City of Greeley; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 9,999,999,999; Full time

Job summary

The City of Greeley Engineering Technician III role supports planning, design, construction, inspection, and maintenance of municipal infrastructure, including streets, drainage, water, wastewater, and related systems.

This position independently handles complex field and office assignments and coordinates projects while serving as a senior technical resource to engineering staff and lower-level technicians.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required with 4+ years in engineering technology, inspection, surveying, or related field.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Experience using CAD, GIS, GPS or related engineering technology.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, modify, and review engineering drawings, maps, and plans for streets, drainage, water, wastewater, and other municipal infrastructure using CAD, GIS, and related software.
• Provide technical support for capital improvement projects, including calculations, field investigations, and data collection.
• Perform advanced construction inspections to verify compliance with approved plans, city standards, permits, and safety requirements.

Skills

Plan reading

Technical calculations

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Surveying, Drafting, or related

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related

Tools

CAD

GIS

GPS

Job description

Job Description

Anticipated Hiring Range

$32.15 - $38.72 Hourly

Full Salary Range

$32.15 - $46.62 Hourly

Why Do I See Two Salary Ranges?

The City of Greeley, in compliance with Colorado state law, includes a salary range for all positions posted. This law improves wage transparency. We post both the full salary range and the anticipated hiring range, where we expect to make an offer. Offers are based on experience, education, certifications, and other factors.

City of Greeley's Total Rewards

The City of Greeley is committed to providing a comprehensive total rewards program that supports employees in their work by encouraging excellence and investing in employee development and recognition. This philosophy is grounded in fiscal responsibility, organizational effectiveness, and employee safety and well-being, ensuring the responsible stewardship of public resources while offering meaningful and comparable rewards. This approach ensures that the city remains an attractive, inclusive, and rewarding work environment, while also effectively serving the community.

Benefits:

This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide here.

Job Summary

The Engineering Technician III performs advanced technical work supporting the planning, design, construction, inspection, and maintenance of municipal infrastructure, including streets, drainage, water, wastewater, and related systems. This position independently performs complex field and office assignments; coordinates assigned projects and technical activities and serves as a senior technical resource to engineering staff and lower-level technicians. The Engineering Technician III works closely with engineers, consultants, contractors, utilities, and other City departments to resolve technical and field issues and ensure projects are completed in accordance with approved plans, City standards, specifications, schedules, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Minimum Requirements

Experience, Education, and Skills

• Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Surveying, Drafting, or a closely related field.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in engineering technology, construction inspection, surveying, infrastructure maintenance, or a related field.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Experience using CAD, GIS, GPS, or related engineering technology.

OR

Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job,

AND

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Experience with municipal streets, stormwater, water, or wastewater infrastructure.
• Relevant certifications in construction inspection, surveying, utility locating, traffic control, or related technical disciplines.
• Experience providing technical guidance or training to other staff.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of civil engineering principles, construction practices, materials, and methods related to municipal infrastructure.
• Knowledge of streets, stormwater, water, wastewater, and utility infrastructure design, construction, inspection, and maintenance.
• Skill in reading and interpreting engineering plans, specifications, surveys, maps, and technical documents.
• Proficiency with CAD, GIS, GPS, asset management systems, and engineering-related technology.
• Skill in performing technical calculations, field measurements, quantity estimates, and infrastructure assessments.
• Knowledge of construction inspection, permitting, work-zone safety, and applicable City and regulatory standards.
• Ability to independently manage complex technical assignments, identify problems, and resolve field and construction issues.
• Ability to maintain accurate project documentation and communicate technical information effectively.
• Ability to provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to lower-level staff.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with engineers, contractors, consultants, City staff, and the public.

Essential Functions

• Prepare, modify, and review engineering drawings, plans, specifications, maps, and technical documents for streets, stormwater, water, wastewater, and other municipal infrastructure using CAD, GIS, and related engineering software.
• Provide technical support for the planning and design of capital improvement projects, including calculations, field investigations, data collection, constructability reviews, quantity estimates, and review of plans and submittals.
• Perform advanced construction inspections for public infrastructure projects to verify compliance with approved plans, specifications, City standards, permits, and applicable safety requirements; document deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
• Perform or assist with topographic, boundary, construction, and utility surveys; collect GPS and field data; establish and verify elevations; and document existing and as-built infrastructure conditions.
• Locate, verify, and map underground utilities and service connections; coordinate with contractors, utility providers, and City departments to resolve conflicts, protect infrastructure, and minimize service disruptions.
• Inspect and evaluate the condition of streets, drainage systems, water and wastewater infrastructure, and related assets; identify deficiencies and support development of maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement priorities.
• Compile, analyze, and interpret engineering and infrastructure data, including elevations, flows, capacities, materials, and asset conditions; perform technical calculations and basic hydrologic and hydraulic analyses as assigned.
• Review development plans, utility plans, construction documents, and permit applications for compliance with City codes, engineering standards, specifications, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support project management and construction administration activities, including review of submittals, change orders, quantities, pay applications, schedules, and project documentation; participate in pre-construction and progress meetings.
• Maintain accurate engineering and infrastructure records, including plans, inspection reports, field notes, utility maps, as-built information, and project documentation; update GIS and asset management systems as appropriate.
• Coordinate with residents, developers, contractors, consultants, utilities, and City departments to provide technical information, resolve field and construction conflicts, and communicate project requirements and impacts.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to lower-level Engineering Technicians; review work products for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established standards and procedures.
• Apply and enforce City safety requirements, work-zone traffic control standards, construction safety practices, and applicable policies while performing field activities.
• Exercise independent judgment in resolving technical and field issues within established engineering standards and procedures; elevate complex engineering or policy decisions to the appropriate professional engineer or supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Travel - Regional Travel

This position requires travel within the immediate area and surrounding region, including areas outside of the immediate city limits. Duties may involve day trips or occasional overnight stays for site visits, training, or interagency collaboration.

Work Environment

• This position involves a combination of office work and fieldwork. Estimated 60-70% of the time is spent in an office environment, and 30-40% is spent at field sites or project locations.
• Office Environment: A standard office environment, which involves working at a desk or workstation for extended periods. The noise level is generally low to moderate, consistent with a typical office setting.
• Field Environment: Fieldwork may involve exposure to outdoor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow. Work may take place on uneven or rough terrain, near construction sites, traffic or work zones, or in environments with moving machinery and equipment. Noise levels in the field can range from moderate to loud, depending on the project site.
• Work may require occasional attendance at meetings outside of normal business hours.
• Must follow all City safety policies and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Work may require occasional attendance at meetings outside of normal business hours.

Physical Requirements

• This position is performed primarily in outdoor environments and active work zones, with approximately 80% of work time spent in the field and 20% in an office setting completing documentation, mapping updates, and administrative tasks.
• Mobility: Requires frequent walking, standing, bending, kneeling, stooping, reaching, climbing, and traversing uneven terrain. Must be able to work safely in construction zones, road rights-of-way, easements, and other outdoor environments under varying weather conditions.
• Dexterity: Requires the ability to operate utility locating equipment, GPS devices, hand tools, mobile technology, and standard office equipment. Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and enter confined or restricted work areas as needed.
• Strength: Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and move tools, equipment, materials, and utility locating devices weighing up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Endurance: Ability to perform sustained fieldwork for extended periods, including walking long distances, standing for prolonged periods, and working outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions.
• Vision and Hearing: Sufficient visual acuity to read maps, utility records, construction plans, digital displays, and utility markings. Ability to identify field hazards, assess site conditions, and safely operating equipment. Adequate hearing and communication abilities are required to interact with coworkers, contractors, equipment operators, and the public in potentially noisy work environments.

EOE Statement: The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

ADA Statement: We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting. Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: [e-mail].

Conditions of Employment: The City of Greeley is an at-will employer. Employees and the City may terminate employment at any time for any reason. Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre-employment screenings, please visit our career page HERE.