Senior Engineering Technician

City of Watertown, New York; City of Watertown (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Watertown, New York, is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician in the Water Department. The role supports engineering project specifications, design work, and field surveying to help develop city projects.

You will coordinate contractors, inspect construction, and review plans for conformance with specs. Typical qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, or an Associate’s degree with relevant experience, and a valid NYS driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or closely related field from regionally accredited college or university.
• Associate’s Degree in engineering or closely related field with two years of experience in GIS, drafting, surveying or related engineering field.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits above.

Responsibilities

• Survey project sites to develop specifications and project layout.
• Coordinate contract workers and vendors to complete projects.
• Inspect construction and materials to ensure compliance with specs.

Skills

Surveying

Engineering design

CAD

Project coordination

Geospatial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or closely related field

Associate’s degree in engineering with 2 years related experience

Equivalent combination of training and experience

Tools

CAD

Job description

The City of Watertown has an immediate opening within the Water Department for a Senior Engineering Technician. This is the second level of the Engineering Support series and is responsible for performing all aspects of project specifications and designing to support the engineering department and development of City projects. Responsibilities may include surveying project sites to develop specifications and project layout; coordinating contract workers and vendors to complete projects; inspecting construction and materials; designing project sites using computer aided design; and reviewing plans to ensure they meet specifications.

This is a competitive title in the classified civil service. Appointment will be on a provisional basis only. To be eligible for permanent status, the individual accepting appointment will be required to pass a civil service exam and score among the top three.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the NYS Board of Regents to grant degrees with a Bachelors’ Degree or higher in engineering or closely related field; or
• Associate’s Degree in engineering or closely related field and two (2) years of experience in GIS, drafting, surveying or related engineering field; or
• An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of the above.

Driver’s License Requirement:

• Must possess and maintain a valid NYS driver’s license.