Lead Engineering Technician — Public Works

Sacramento County; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacramento County is seeking a Principal Engineering Technician to serve as an advanced lead in the Engineering Technician series. This role leads assigned staff, performs difficult field and office research, and assists in supervision of a program or area, with responsibilities in plan checking, map checking, design and drafting tasks.

Specialties include applying engineering principles to public works projects, GIS applications, and roadway design support.

Qualifications

• Experience in public works facility or structure work.
• Ability to supervise staff and provide technical direction.
• Knowledge of design, drafting, map and plan checking processes.
• Familiarity with GIS applications and related software.

Responsibilities

• Lead specialized engineering technician tasks requiring extensive knowledge.
• Represent the County in meetings with consultants, contractors, and other agencies.
• Assign, coordinate, and provide technical direction to staff.
• Perform plan and map checks and support public works construction projects.

Skills

Public works principles

Contract administration

Traffic analysis

Labor compliance

Public works regulations

Plan & map check

Tools

ArcInfo

CAD software

Job description

Sacramento County is seeking a Principal Engineering Technician to serve as an advanced lead in the Engineering Technician series. This role leads assigned staff, performs difficult field and office research, and assists in supervision of a program or area, with responsibilities in plan checking, map checking, design and drafting tasks.

Specialties include applying engineering principles to public works projects, GIS applications, and roadway design support.