Utility Engineering Technician I-City Utilities Engineering

cityoffortwayne; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Fort Wayne Utilities Engineering is seeking an Utility Engineering Technician I-City Utilities Engineering to grow engineering skills while helping keep Fort Wayne's utility systems running. This role involves fieldwork, data collection, and preparing basic maps using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and ESRI GIS, with opportunities for professional development.

Ready to advance your skills in a collaborative team that supports critical infrastructure for the city.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Civil Engineering Technology or 10 years relevant experience.
• Experience with CAD drafting, inspection, or survey work (six months minimum).
• Basic experience with word processing and spreadsheets.
• Ability to work in the field, follow safety standards, and operate a City vehicle.
• Preferred: Autodesk AutoCAD experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect and document field data for water, sewer, and stormwater systems.
• Assist with inspections, flow tests, pressure investigations, and GIS-related tasks.
• Prepare basic maps, drawings, and utility plans using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and ESRI GIS.
• Verify and update infrastructure locations, assets, and project information.
• Support construction inspections, recordkeeping, and coordination with engineers and project managers.

Skills

Fieldwork

GIS data handling

Documentation

Team coordination

Safety compliance

Education

Associate's Degree in Civil Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

ESRI GIS

Job description

Utility Engineering Technician I-City Utilities Engineering

Schedule: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., varies

Ready to grow your engineering skills while helping keep Fort Wayne's utility systems running strong? If you enjoy field work, problem-solving, and creating accurate maps and plans, this role is for you.

What You'll Do

• Collect and document field data for water, sewer, and stormwater systems.


• Assist with inspections, flow tests, pressure investigations, and GIS-related tasks.


• Prepare basic maps, drawings, and utility plans using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and ESRI GIS.


• Verify and update infrastructure locations, assets, and project information.


• Support construction inspections, recordkeeping, and coordination with engineers and project managers.

What We're Looking For

• Associate's Degree in Civil Engineering Technology OR 10 years relevant experience.


• Experience with CAD drafting, inspection, or survey work (six months minimum).


• Basic experience with word processing and spreadsheets.


• Ability to work in the field, follow safety standards, and operate a City vehicle.


• Preferred: Autodesk AutoCAD experience.

Why Join Us

You’ll be part of a collaborative Engineering team that supports critical infrastructure for the entire community. This role builds technical skills in GIS, CAD, construction inspection, and Utility operations with opportunities for continued professional development.

Help shape the systems that keep Fort Wayne flowing forward.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of applicable drug screening, physical examination, and background checks.