Senior Utilities Engineering Technician

Hamilton, Ohio; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Holidays

Life Insurance

Voluntary Supplemental Benefits

Deferred Compensation Plan

Retirement Plans

Job summary

The City of Hamilton is seeking a qualified engineer to work on complex utility projects, balancing field and office duties with independent judgment under supervision. The role involves coordinating with multiple City departments, utilities, and developers to ensure compliant, well-documented engineering work.

Minimum qualifications include an Associate’s Degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience) and several years of relevant work. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: valid driver’s license.
• 3 years of work experience in engineering, construction inspection or drafting.
• Associate’s Degree in Engineering or related field, or 5 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Applies engineering knowledge to specify design, materials, equipment and standards.
• Designs utility system improvements following regulations.
• Stakes out field markings for work.
• Coordinates projects with City departments and utilities.
• Writes specifications and prepares cost estimates.
• Gathers data and prepares drawings for utility projects.
• Inspects construction of city and private projects.
• Checks project progress and approves contractor payments.
• Provides technical assistance to the public.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Math & surveying

Drafting

Office procedures and computers

City ordinances knowledge

Technical reporting

Communication skills

Problem solving

Supervision ability

Public-facing communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

General Description

The City of Hamilton is an EEO & AAE. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

This is complex technical work involving the application of basic and specialized utility engineering knowledge in both field and office duties requiring sub professional engineering skills. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Engineering or other assigned professional engineer but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment. The work of this class is distinguished from the class of Utility Engineering Technician by a greater degree and variety of complexity and difficulty in assigned tasks. Supervision may be exercised over other staff as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

• Applies basic and specialized engineering knowledge to specify design, materials, equipment and standards consistent with industry standards;
• Designs and lays out utility system improvements following EPA and Office of Pipeline Safety rules and regulations;
• Stakes out field markings or indicators for work crews;
• Coordinates engineering projects for the construction of streets, utilities and other construction and maintenance with other City departments, other governmental entities, area utilities and private developers;
• Writes specifications and prepares cost estimates;
• Gathers data and prepares graphics, preliminary designs and engineering drawings for utility system additions, extensions and related projects;
• Performs construction inspection of City and private development projects;
• Checks progress of projects and approves payment to contractors;
• Provides technical assistance to the public, answers or directs inquiries to proper City agencies;
• Prepares and maintains City maps indicating improvements and utility locations;
• Collects a variety of field data, makes notes, assembles reports;
• Performs a variety of related tasks in the reproduction and file maintenance of engineering records;
• Performs a variety of administrative related tasks in the reproduction and file maintenance of engineering records;
• Supervises co-op student employees as assigned;
• Performs related work as required.

Skills/Knowledges/Abilities

• Knowledge of construction and engineering principles, practices and techniques;
• Knowledge of engineering and business mathematics, surveying and drafting;
• Knowledge of standard office procedures, practices and equipment including the use of computers;
• Knowledge of the City ordinances related to land improvement and utility easements or access;
• Ability to prepare technical engineering reports;
• Ability to perform work with speed, accuracy and attention to detail;
• Ability to make decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures;
• Ability to independently solve problems within assigned areas of responsibility;
• Ability to supervise the work of others as assigned;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City employees, Department Heads, Division Heads, supervisory personnel, contractors and developers, other utilities and the general public;
• Ability to communicate well with others, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to handle confidential administrative information with tact and discretion;

Training/Education/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a valid driver’s license (will be verified for finalists); and
• A minimum of three (3) years of work experience in engineering, construction inspection or drafting; and
• Graduation from a college or university of recognized standing with an Associate’s Degree in Engineering or a related field; or
• A minimum of five (5) years of work experience in engineering, construction inspection or drafting.

The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan.

Temporary and part-time positions are not eligible for the benefits listed below.

For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting.

Health Insurance

The City offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage. The medical plan is a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA) to help cover eligible healthcare expenses. Health insurance coverage begins on your date of hire.

Holidays

For many employee groups, the City provides 17 days (136 hours/year) of paid holiday leave. These include: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve.

Life Insurance

After six months of employment, employees are eligible for $10,000 coverage under our group life insurance policy. Additional coverage up to the employee's annual salary ($40,000 maximum) may be purchased. Upon retirement this coverage will be reduced to $4,000. The premiums will be paid by the City.

Voluntary Supplemental Benefits

Life insurance (term and whole life), critical illness/cancer, accident, short / long term disability insurance

Deferred Compensation Plan

This plan allows employees to build a financial reserve for retirement by using pre-tax, payroll deducted contributions. This money is held and invested by the plan's trustees in options selected by the employee. Risk levels vary depending on the options chosen. Participation is voluntary.

Retirement Plans

The Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) and the Police and Fire Disability and Pension Fund (PFDPF) are the two plans available to City employees. Both are established by Ohio law and participation is required. Both the employee and the City of Hamilton contribute a percentage (pre-tax) into the system. Members do not pay into the Federal Social Security System. Employees and the City also contribute to Medicare.

EMPLOYEES WHO ARE COVERED BY A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT (CBA) MAY HAVE BENEFITS THAT DIFFER FROM THOSE NOTED ABOVE. IN THOSE INSTANCES, YOU MUST REFER TO THE CBA FOR SPECIFIC BENEFIT DETAILS. THIS LISTING IS NOT ALL-INCLUSIVE, BUT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE A BRIEF OVERVIEW.