Engineering Technician Lead

Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Engineering Technician Lead to join their Water Department. This full-time role involves assisting in the planning and execution of major engineering assignments, leading field surveys, and ensuring the accuracy of engineering drawings. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering drawing, mapping, and GIS, along with relevant certifications. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to vital city projects while working in a supportive and inclusive environment. If you're ready to make a difference in your community, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in engineering drawing, mapping, and GIS.
• Possession of relevant certifications such as NICET or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and implementation of major assignments.
• Lead field survey parties and coordinate with other agencies.
• Provide technical assistance to internal and external customers.

Skills

Engineering drawing

Mapping

GIS

CADD

Construction inspection

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CADD software

GIS tools

Job description

Join to apply for the Engineering Technician Lead role at City of Kansas City, MO.

Full-time position available with the Water Department, Permitting & Development Division, located at 1001 Harrison St.

Salary Range: $23.98-$36.60/hour

Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30a.m.-4:00p.m.

Application Deadline Date: May 6, 2025

Responsibilities

• Assists with the planning, implementation, and completion of major assignments.
• Coordinates activities with other governmental agencies, city contractors, city departments, and staff.
• Collects, processes, produces, and distributes survey data and deliverables for capital projects, City projects and acquisitions as needed.
• Leads field survey parties.
• Creates and reviews record drawings/as-built drawings for accuracy and completeness.
• Develops legal descriptions and/or drawings for capital projects or investigations.
• Assists with staking of right of way boundaries, easements, property lines, and grading, in support of capital projects and investigations.
• Assists with the extent of right-of-way or easement encroachments.
• Assists with legal descriptions and exhibits for documentation and acquisition purposes.
• Researches documents of all types in support of survey efforts/activities.
• Measures movement or settlement of assets and tracking the results over time.
• Provides technical assistance to internal and external customers in support of capital projects or efforts/activities.
• Responds to correspondence and calls from internal and external customers.
• Interacts with other utilities, departments, and agencies to resolve issues or questions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIRES high school graduation and 5 years of related and increasingly responsible experience in engineering drawing, mapping, automated mapping, GIS and equipment, CADD, engineering, land survey, construction inspection and related fields; OR high school graduation and 2 years of experience at the level of Engineering Technician and possession of either the Level II Engineering Technology Certification in any Civil, Electrical or Mechanical discipline as issued by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET); the Land Surveyor in Training as issued by the Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Professional Landscape Architects; OR the Class B Wastewater Collections System Certification from the Missouri Water Environmental Association; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience. Must possess a valid state-issued driver's license in accordance with City of KCMO policies. If moving from a non-safety-sensitive position, must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer physical as prescribed by the City.

Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.

Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to [e-mail].

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during 'wartime' and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other
• Industries: Government Administration