Engineering Technician Senior

State of Iowa; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

IPERS retirement package

401A plan with employer contributions

Employee discount programs

Job summary

The Design Bureau of the Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineering Technician Senior (ETS) to assist in developing projects within the State’s Highway Improvement Program. Based in Ames, IA, you will work under a Professional Engineer on preliminary design for 4R, bridge replacement, and other highway projects.

You will develop project concepts, estimate costs, and coordinate with district staff, FHWA, and other DOT bureaus.

Qualifications

• CADD skills and highway design understanding required.
• Ability to develop project concepts and assist in design decisions.
• Strong communication and coordination with team members and other bureaus.

Responsibilities

• Utilize CADD skills and knowledge of highway project design principles.
• Develop project concepts and contribute to design decisions with PreDesign Engineer.
• Communicate and coordinate with team members and district staff.
• Establish alignments and preliminary project modeling; mentor team members.
• Facilitate Project Concept meetings and Field Exams with various stakeholders.
• Prepare cost estimates and analyze project alternatives.
• Participate in Interstate system reviews and pavement rehabilitation concepts.

Skills

CADD skills

highway design principles

communication

team mentoring

Education

Associate's degree in civil engineering

7 years education/experience in civil engineering related fields

state executive branch experience (Construction/Design Technician paths)

Job description

The Design Bureau of the Iowa Department of Transportation is looking to hire an Engineering Technician Senior (ETS) interested in making an impact on developing projects in the State’s Highway Improvement Program.

This ETS position is part of the Preliminary Design team responsible for developing project concepts on 4R, Bridge Replacement, and other state highway improvement projects of varying complexity. You will work under the general supervision of a Professional Engineer while performing technical applications of engineering design of a broad scope and complexity.

In this role, you will:

• Utilize CADD skills, a thorough understanding of highway project design principles, and construction techniques.


• Develop project concepts and contribute to design decisions in collaboration with the PreDesign Engineer and project review teams.


• Communicate and coordinate with team members, staff amongst other DOT Bureaus, and District staff.


• Establish alignments, preliminary project modeling, mentor team members, and organize team workloads.


• Conduct and facilitate Project Concept meetings and Field Exams, including coordination with District, Bridges & Structures, FHWA, and local officials.


• Prepare cost estimates and support analysis of project alternatives.


• Participate in annual Interstate system reviews and help develop pavement rehabilitation concepts.

Shift: Monday through Friday with a flexible schedule possible. Some in-state travel is required.

Location: Design Bureau, Iowa DOT Complex in Ames, Iowa

Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license

Iowa Department of Transportation’s Mission is Making Lives Better Through Transportation. To accomplish our Mission, the person selected for this position will demonstrate actions and behaviors guided by the Iowa Department of Transportation’s five CORE values: Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception.

As a State of Iowa employee, you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance


• Insurance benefits start the first month following 30 days of employment, and costs can be reviewed here.


• Opportunities for professional growth and development.


• Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year.


• Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match


• Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.


• Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial).

We encourage you to learn more about the State of Iowa Employee benefits and costs at the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website!

Iowa DOT complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the EEO & ADA Officer at 515-689-1009 or via email at [e-mail].

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

1) Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate’s degree in civil engineering or a related field, and experience equal to five years of full-time work in engineering survey, construction inspection, highway design, materials inspection, or materials testing.

2) A total of seven years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in civil engineering or a related field equals one year of full-time experience.

3) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes twelve months of full-time work as a Construction Technician Senior or Design Technician Specialist, or four years of full-time work as a Construction Technician, Highway Technician Senior, Engineering Operations Technician, or Design Technician.

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• Travel, including overnight travel, may be required for positions in this class. Employees must arrange transportation to and from assigned work areas.


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