Engineering Aide

City of Logan•Logan, UT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Engineering Aide performs sub-professional engineering tasks related to the design, drafting, documentation, project management, and surveying of municipal infrastructure. Projects may involve sewer, water, and stormwater systems, curbs and gutters, streets, sidewalks, parking lots, and buildings. The position assists with projects from initial scoping through final design and works with contractors, engineers, architects, City staff, and the public.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor's or master's degree program in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or another reasonably related degree program.
Must possess a valid Utah Operator's License.
Must be capable of lifting more than 75 pounds without adverse consequences.
Must be able to climb in and out of vehicles repeatedly.
Must be capable of accessing and traversing construction sites.
General knowledge of drafting theory and principles.
General knowledge of engineering design theory and principles.
General knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in public works construction and construction planning.
General knowledge of engineering maps and records.
General knowledge of construction plans and specifications, industry guidelines, regulations, and safety standards.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with contractors, engineers, architects, City employees, supervisors, officials, and the general public.
General knowledge of surveying principles, equipment, and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

Designs and drafts public infrastructure, including water, sewer, stormwater, irrigation, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, roads, parking lots, and buildings.
Performs simple surveying tasks and assists the City surveyor or other engineering staff in obtaining survey data.
Performs traffic counts and assists with setting up and operating the City's traffic counting systems.
Assists in developing and disseminating information for the general public.
Assists with projects from initial scoping through final design.
Performs drafting using computer-aided drafting techniques.
Assists with inspections of work performed by contractors and City construction crews to verify compliance with project plans and specifications.
Makes and checks mathematical calculations related to engineering design projects.
Monitors and maintains design and mapping supplies and equipment.
Consults with contractors, engineers, architects, and others on assigned drafting and design projects.
Assists in determining the locations of underground utilities and infrastructure, including water, sewer, stormwater, irrigation, power, gas, and communication lines.
Participates in pre-construction conferences.
Researches and maintains engineering, surveying, correspondence, and legal records.