ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN SUPERVISOR

City of Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Sewer District is seeking an Engineering Technician Supervisor to lead design efforts within the Internal Design Group, QA/QC Section. The role focuses on 2D/3D drafting for sewer and treatment projects using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Revit, coordinating closely with the Surveying Department to ensure accurate, compliant plans ready for construction.

The ideal candidate will mentor staff, advance project work in a team environment, and help develop MSD standards.

Qualifications

• Eight years of technician experience performing drafting, data collection, plan revisions or facility troubleshooting.
• 60 college semester hours total with 15 hours in engineering-related major coursework are acceptable with an associate degree.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Excellent communicator and team builder.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate organization, staffing and operational activities for the assigned program; participate in hiring processes.
• Provide supervision for engineering and civil technicians, including performance evaluations and time/leave approvals.
• Draft contracts and plans for projects; manage work plans and assign tasks to staff.
• Direct, coordinate and review the work plan for assigned services and activities; monitor workflow and evaluate results.
• Manage active construction projects and ensure adherence to schedules.

Skills

Tech proficiency

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Revit

GIS

Job description

Position Summary

The Metropolitan Sewer District is seeking to fill an Engineering Technician Supervisor (ETS) position. This selected candidate will work within the Internal Design Group under the QA/QC Section and will work on projects involving the design of sewer collection systems linear (local and lateral sewers) projects as well as wastewater treatment facilities improvements projects. This will include developing 2D and 3D technical drawings from initial concepts, sketches, or engineering data and will be key to developing MSD standards for AutoCAD, Autodesk Civil 3D, and Revit. This position will be working closely with MSD's Surveying Department and will act as a bridge between design engineers and the construction process, ensuring that all plans are accurate, compliant, and ready for implementation. The ideal candidate should be adept in specialized design software such as AutoCAD, Autodesk Civil 3D, and Revit and will be expected to advance projects in a team environment and be actively engaged in the plan production. This role may involve supervising technical staff and ensuring project schedules are met.

Provides support to engineering and management staff through the performance of drafting and design duties; supervises and manages the planning, prioritization and scheduling of work activities associated with construction and professional services of certain projects; assists in the acquisition of property rights and environmental approvals for construction projects as necessary; attend Pre-development meetings to provide terms and conditions for development; be responsible for the proper compilation and filing of records related to the assigned area of responsibility; provides accurate technical information to other departments, engineering/design professionals and the general public; supervises the work of support staff; participates in continuous process improvements; and coaching and mentoring employees.

(Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.)

Knowledge of:

• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
• Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations
• City and/or County policies, procedures and standards related to engineering.
• Engineering principles, codes and regulations
• Construction materials used in assigned area of responsibility.
• Design techniques and principles
• Principles and practices of drafting, using manual and CAD methods
• Principles and practices of surveying.
• Principles and practices of Wastewater Collection and/or Stormwater System Operations, including testing and inspections.
• Engineering plans, maps, plats and other documents; engineering terminology
• Computer software related to assigned area of responsibility.
• Research and information retrieval methods.
• Basic English grammar, usage and spelling.
• Mathematics related to engineering
• Real estate principles and practices (as appropriate to assignment).

Skill to:

• Proficiently utilize current technology, e.g. tablet, cell phone, computer, and related software in the performance of assigned duties. Effectively and productively communicate with customers, co-workers, and all direct reports.
• Effectively and productively communicate with customers, co-workers, and direct reports.

Ability to:

• Implement and maintain positive employee relations
• Promote and maintain the highest integrity throughout all personnel
• Effectively utilize maps, sketches, schematic diagrams and technical drawings.
• Identify, analyze, and assist in solving complex problems.
• Supervise, direct and assign the work of lower-level staff.
• Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.
• Consistently and equitably implement City and/or County policies and procedures
• Understand and explain complex technical information and ideas.
• Perform mathematical calculations
• Check the work of subordinates.

Examples of Work Performed

• Coordinate the organization, staffing and operational activities for the assigned program, including participation in the hiring processes
• Provide forma supervision for engineering and civil technicians. (performance evals, approves time and leave, and corrective action)
• Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities.
• Identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures Draft contracts and plans for projects
• Direct, coordinate and review the work plan for assigned services and activities
• Assign work activities and projects; monitor workflow
• Evaluate work products, methods and procedures
• Prepare and present staff reports and other correspondence as appropriate and necessary.
• Complete drafting and design tasks for assigned projects.
• Check the drafting/design work of support personnel; revise existing drawings
• Manage and supervise active construction projects for Geotechnical containment and adherence to schedule
• Review and approve ID billing
• Assist in real estate research and negotiations over private property needed for City utility construction projects.
• Conduct field investigations as required.
• Conduct engineering work in the field.
• Manage GIS editing provide geodatabase analysis. Geotechnical.
• Utilizes a variety of Windows-based computer applications including GIS-based Computerized
• Maintenance Management Systems, and web-based management tools.
• Assists in answering requests for information from City officials of commissions, contractors, local organizations, and the public.
• Reviews closed-circuit sewer television inspection reports.
• Implements repair/replace/rehabilitation strategies consistent with the industry's best asset management principles.
• Coordinates operation and maintenance projects with utilities, residents, and municipalities
• Measure Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for their group in order to increase efficiencies and productivity

Probationary Period

Twelve months

Supervision Exercised

Exercises direct supervision over technical and clerical staff.

Experience

Eight years of technician experience performing any combination of the following technical tasks generating technical reports; reviewing or revising plans and drawings; collecting engineering data; analyzing engineering data; or troubleshooting facility performance issues.

Six years of technician experience performing any combination of the following technical tasks generating technical reports; reviewing or revising plans and drawings; collecting engineering data; analyzing engineering data; or troubleshooting facility performance issues with an associate degree or equivalent (60 college semester hours total), from an accredit college or university, including 15 semester hours in major coursework in engineering, engineering technology, engineering computer applications, mathematics, or computer aided drafting or closely related fields.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a valid Driver's License
• Must be an excellent communicator and team builder.

Military Education & Experience Evaluation

Military education and experience may be substituted for college level course work at the lower and upper division baccalaureate and graduate levels and apprenticeship training at the vocational certificate level on a case-by-case basis based on the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide recommendations.

HR CONTACT: [e-mail]

Environmental Conditions

Predominately indoor office environment, some outdoor work; exposure to computer screens; exposure to extremes in weather conditions outdoors; work on slippery or uneven surfaces, around moving vehicles; exposure to dust, fumes from naphtha, gasoline and other substances.

Physical Conditions

Duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing and walking for prolonged periods of time; moderate lifting and carrying; general manual dexterity required; must be able to operate assigned vehicle.