Senior Engineering Technician

tucsonaz; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Tucson Water Department is seeking two Senior Engineering Technicians to support the planning, design, and construction of water infrastructure projects in Tucson, AZ.

These positions prepare and review water pipeline and facility designs, develop construction drawings using AutoCAD and Autodesk Civil 3D, and perform hydraulic calculations. They travel to project sites for field verification and ensure compliance with standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field and two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and revise water pipeline and facility design plans.
• Develop construction drawings and sketches using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Review preliminary layouts and engineering designs for water facilities.
• Perform hydraulics, hydrology, water distribution calculations.
• Conduct field visits to collect data and verify conditions.
• Ensure plans comply with standards and regulations.
• Work independently and with project teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Documentation

Blueprint reading

Field data collection

Education

Associate degree in a related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Civil 3D

GIS software

Job description

The City of Tucson Water Department is seeking two Senior Engineering Technicians to support the planning, design, and construction of water infrastructure projects.

ABOUT THIS JOB

The Senior Engineering Technician position at the City of Tucson's Water Department is responsible for preparing and reviewing water pipeline and facility design plans that support the planning, design, and construction of the City's water infrastructure. This position ensures compliance with Tucson Water standards, specifications, and applicable regulations.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Civil Engineer. This position does not supervise.

• Prepares, reviews, and revises water pipeline and facility design plans in accordance with Tucson Water standards, specifications, City Code, and applicable regulations. Develops construction drawings and sketches utilizing AutoCAD and Autodesk Civil 3D under the direction of a Project Engineer or Project Manager.
• Reviews preliminary layouts and engineering designs for new and existing water distribution and production facilities. Organizes and maintains project drawings, revisions, records, and electronic files; incorporates design changes and coordinates with project team members to support the completion of construction documents and assist with obtaining missing information.
• Revises drawings to incorporate red-marked revisions, verbal instructions, and project comments; requests and receives data from involved parties and inputs information into project databases or spreadsheets, as appropriate, to support the completion of construction designs.
• Performs technical design work, research, and engineering calculations related to hydraulics, hydrology, water distribution, sewer, and drainage systems.
• Drives to project sites to perform field visits, collect project information, verify existing conditions, and assist with the preparation of as-built drawings.
• Ensures engineering plans comply with established standards, specifications, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Works independently and collaboratively while supporting engineering projects and contributing to project objectives.
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

Working Conditions

Some exposure to light physical or environmental conditions (noise, dust, weather, etc.).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in a related field and two (2) years of relevant experience.
• *Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least two (2) years of computer-aided drafting, geographic information systems, or in collecting, analyzing or processing field samples and data
• At least three (3) years of progressive work experience using Autodesk Civil 3D
• Experience in:
• Autodesk Civil3D for preparation of engineering drawings for water replacement projects and water production facilities
• Autodesk Civil 3D for importing survey points to develop new and existing main water replacement projects and water production facilities
• Design proficiency, creating and working with surface tins and 3D surfaces along with grading, drainage, water, sewer and roadway plans.

POSITION DETAILS

Job Profile J2007 - Senior Engineering Technician To view the full job profile including classification specifications and physical demands click https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Tucson-Talent .

Compensation Grade G105 Hourly Range $21.96 - 32.94 USD The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Non-Exempt Position Type Regular Time Type Full time Department Department Link NA Background Check This position has been designated to require a criminal background check. The City of Tucson is a Second Chance Employer.

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