Engineering Technician - Survey, Drafting & Field Support

City of San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing journey level technical engineering work securing technical data necessary in initiating engineering related projects. May exercise functional supervision over assigned staff.

Based at West Service Center, 6798 Culebra Road, San Antonio, TX 78238, with a schedule of 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday. The role includes establishing grades, reviewing plans, and coordinating with field crews to secure accurate data for municipal projects.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• One (1) year of engineering, drafting, or traffic operations experience.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Establishes street and alley grades and prepares cut sheets.
• Calculates bearings, distances, and areas needed in preparing field notes.
• Reviews street construction plans, profiles, and specifications to determine accuracy and completeness.
• Directs and advises survey field crews and draftsmen.
• Assists in drafting plans, charts, maps, and specifications for municipal public works projects.
• Prepares, updates, and reviews cost estimates for projects.
• Investigates project site prior, during, and after construction, occasionally lifting and carrying engineering equipment weighing up to 15 pounds.
• Researches existing technical data which may affect a project.
• Acts as point of contact for citizens, consultants, and/or contractors and assists in resolving complaints.
• Inputs and analyzes data from a computer database.
• Maintains records and maps on projects assigned.
• Develops and monitors production and project schedules.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Skills

Engineering principles

Drafting

Surveying techniques

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing journey level technical engineering work securing technical data necessary in initiating engineering related projects. May exercise functional supervision over assigned staff.

Based at West Service Center, 6798 Culebra Road, San Antonio, TX 78238, with a schedule of 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday. The role includes establishing grades, reviewing plans, and coordinating with field crews to secure accurate data for municipal projects.