Senior Engineering Technician

County of Riverside in; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician to join their dynamic Transportation Department. This role involves performing complex civil engineering tasks, including planning and designing infrastructure projects while ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering principles, land surveying, and the use of CAD software. You will be part of a team dedicated to enhancing the transportation facilities in the region, contributing to impactful public works projects. If you're passionate about engineering and looking for a rewarding opportunity, this position is for you!

Qualifications

• 4 years of civil engineering experience or a related degree.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and drafting techniques.

Responsibilities

• Draft plans and profiles for construction and flood control projects.
• Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Analyze rainfall records and prepare hydrologic reports.

Skills

Civil Engineering Principles

Land Surveying

Hydrology

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Traffic Analysis

Environmental Monitoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Valid Engineer-in-Training Certification

Relevant Experience

Tools

Bentley MicroStation V8i

Bluebeam

GIS Software

Job description

Senior Engineering Technician (Finance)

The County of Riverside's Transportation Department has an opportunity for a Senior Engineering Technician in Riverside supporting the Project Development team. A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.

The Senior Engineering Technician (SET) will perform complex sub-professional civil engineering or land surveying work of a technically specialized nature, including planning, grading and drainage design, computer graphics, traffic, materials testing, environmental monitoring, hydrology, surveying, permits, or construction inspection activities. Additionally, the SET will research, coordinate takeoffs and estimating, and prepare drafts for advertising Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E) packages.

Experience using Caltrans Standard Plans and Specifications, APWA 'Greenbook' Standards, ADA Standards, and AASHTO Guidelines is highly desired. Candidates with experience using Bentley MicroStation V8i and Bluebeam are preferred. Experience in the design, review, and/or construction of Public Works projects is also advantageous.

Advancement to the Principal Engineering Technician level is possible through competitive selection via an open recruitment process.

Meet the Team!

The Transportation Department is responsible for planning, designing, funding, building, operating, and maintaining all roads, bridges, and transportation facilities within the unincorporated County territory.

• Draft plans, profiles, cross-sections, projections, details, and alignments for road construction, flood control, and waste management projects; illustrate complex data in precise drawings using manual or CAD techniques.
• Design channels, roadways, and related structures within established standards and procedures.
• Participate in planning, designing, and constructing solid waste landfill projects.
• Review or prepare maps, plans, schedules, cost estimates, survey records, and other documents; verify engineering computations and specifications for accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct land use and traffic projection studies; supervise data collection and analysis.
• Prepare computer-aided graphics and maps, including GIS and MicroStation/AutoCAD; develop plans and specifications for public works projects.
• Check and process encroachment permits; issue permits.
• Perform field inspections to ensure compliance with permits, project documents, standards, and regulations.
• Coordinate the installation and maintenance of climatic and hydraulic measuring devices.
• Oversee water quality sampling and measurement.
• Manage flood warning radio telemetry stations.
• Analyze rainfall records and construct groundwater maps.
• Maintain rain gauges; prepare reports on hydrologic and climatologic data.
• Provide climatological and hydrological data to agencies.
• Inspect construction activities, materials, and installations for compliance and safety.
• Serve as assistant or resident inspector on projects.
• Use and supervise testing devices; specify concrete mixes and aggregate gradings.
• Prepare soil survey reports.

Options:

• Option I: Four years of sub-professional civil engineering experience, including at least one year at a level equivalent to a County of Riverside Engineering Technician II. College courses may substitute for up to two years of experience.
• Option II: Bachelor's degree in surveying or civil engineering plus one year of relevant experience.
• Option III: Valid Engineer-in-Training or Land Surveyor-in-Training certification plus two years of experience.

All options require: Knowledge of engineering principles, construction materials, drafting techniques, hydrologic devices, land surveying, and related practices. Ability to perform complex computations, interpret plans, test construction work, conduct surveys, coordinate mapping activities, and supervise others.

License: Valid California Driver's License required.

This recruitment is open to all candidates. For questions, contact Ebelyn Skinner at [e-mail].