Engineering Drafting Technician

City of Tucson • Tucson, AZ

2d • $22 - $33

About The Position

The City of Tucson Water Department is seeking an Engineering Drafting Technician to support the planning, design, and construction of water infrastructure projects. The position prepares, reviews, and revises water pipeline and facility design plans in accordance with Tucson Water standards, specifications, City Code, and applicable regulations. It develops construction drawings and sketches using AutoCAD and Autodesk Civil 3D under the direction of a Project Engineer or Project Manager.

The technician 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 complete construction documents and obtain missing information. The role also revises drawings based on marked-up revisions, verbal instructions, and project comments, and enters requested project information into databases or spreadsheets as appropriate.

Other work includes technical design, research, and engineering calculations related to hydraulics, hydrology, water distribution, sewer, and drainage systems. The technician drives to project sites to collect information, verify existing conditions, and assist with as-built drawings, while ensuring plans comply with established standards, specifications, policies, and regulatory requirements. Work is performed independently and collaboratively under the supervision of a Civil Engineer. The position does not supervise.

Some exposure to light physical or environmental conditions, including noise, dust, and weather, may occur. Duties and responsibilities are subject to change.

Requirements

• Associate degree.
• Two years of relevant experience.
• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Submit an updated resume and cover letter with the application.
• Clearly describe Autodesk Civil 3D experience in the resume and cover letter, including types of engineering drawings, plans, and design projects developed or supported.
• Minimum-qualification applicants must participate in a computer-based practical assessment demonstrating Autodesk Civil 3D skills through a sketching exercise.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and revise water pipeline and facility design plans in accordance with Tucson Water standards, specifications, City Code, and applicable regulations.
• Develop construction drawings and sketches using AutoCAD and Autodesk Civil 3D under the direction of a Project Engineer or Project Manager.
• Review preliminary layouts and engineering designs for new and existing water distribution and production facilities.
• Organize and maintain project drawings, revisions, records, and electronic files.
• Incorporate design changes and coordinate with project team members to support completion of construction documents and obtain missing information.
• Revise drawings to incorporate red-marked revisions, verbal instructions, and project comments.
• Request and receive data from involved parties and enter information into project databases or spreadsheets as appropriate.
• Perform technical design work, research, and engineering calculations related to hydraulics, hydrology, water distribution, sewer, and drainage systems.
• Drive to project sites to conduct field visits, collect project information, verify existing conditions, and assist with as-built drawings.
• Ensure engineering plans comply with established standards, specifications, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Work independently and collaboratively to support engineering projects and contribute to project objectives.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage.
• Pension plan and optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings.
• 38 paid days off for new hires in the first year, with time off increasing in subsequent years.
• Twelve weeks of paid parental leave.
• Paid tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan repayment.
• Off-the-job and on-the-job training.
• Employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree