Lead Engineering Technician: Complex Projects & Mentorship

City of Bloomington Illinois; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Bloomington Illinois seeks an Engineering Technician III to provide expert technical engineering support and lead complex projects across planning, design, construction, and rehabilitation. The role includes mentoring Engineering Technicians and coordinating field inspections, ensuring compliance with standards, codes, and specifications.

Under supervision of engineering staff and reporting to the Assistant City Engineer, you will communicate with city staff, contractors, and the public,

Qualifications

• Associate degree with minimum eight years of progressively responsible experience in engineering and construction activities.
• High school diploma with an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• Preferred: CAD drafting experience and advanced engineering software proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provides expert technical engineering support and coordinates planning, design, construction and rehabilitation of projects, managing schedules, resources, and stakeholders.
• Review, analyze, and make technical decisions to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
• Conduct and oversee field inspections and evaluate progress against design and contract documents.
• Apply technical engineering skills to complex tasks and phases of projects.
• Provide coaching and training to Engineering Technicians and serve as a technical resource.
• Communicate technical and non-technical information clearly with engineers, contractors, outside agencies, and the public.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and records.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving with high accuracy.
• Serve as a lead technician for programs or complex projects.
• Travel throughout the City to inspect worksites and project locations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Engineering project management

Technical judgment

Mentoring

Communication

Documentation

Leadership

Education

Associate degree in Construction Technology or Civil Engineering Technology

High school diploma or GED with relevant experience

Tools

CAD

Engineering software

Job description

City of Bloomington Illinois seeks an Engineering Technician III to provide expert technical engineering support and lead complex projects across planning, design, construction, and rehabilitation. The role includes mentoring Engineering Technicians and coordinating field inspections, ensuring compliance with standards, codes, and specifications.

Under supervision of engineering staff and reporting to the Assistant City Engineer, you will communicate with city staff, contractors, and the public,