Engineering Drafting Technician

City of Tucson • Tucson, AZ

21h

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 and reviews water pipeline and facility design plans, ensuring they meet Tucson Water standards, specifications, City Code, and applicable regulations. The role works under the supervision of a Civil Engineer and does not supervise other employees.

The technician develops construction drawings and sketches using AutoCAD and Autodesk Civil 3D under the direction of a Project Engineer or Project Manager. The work includes reviewing preliminary layouts and engineering designs for water distribution and production facilities; maintaining project drawings, revisions, records, and electronic files; incorporating comments and design changes; and coordinating with project team members to complete construction documents. The position also performs technical design work, research, and engineering calculations related to hydraulics, hydrology, water distribution, sewer, and drainage systems.

The role includes driving to project sites to collect project information, verify existing conditions, and assist with as-built drawings. Work is performed independently and collaboratively in support of engineering projects. Some exposure to light physical or environmental conditions, such as noise, dust, and weather, may occur. Duties and responsibilities may change.

Requirements

• Associate degree.
• Two years of relevant experience; relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Applicants must describe their Autodesk Civil 3D experience in their resume and cover letter, including the types of engineering drawings, plans, and design projects developed or supported.
• Applicants must submit an updated resume and cover letter.
• Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be invited to complete a computer-based practical assessment demonstrating Autodesk Civil 3D skills in a sketching exercise.
• Cover letter must address preparation through education, training, and experience; Autodesk Civil 3D experience developing, modifying, and preparing engineering drawings and construction documents; and experience supporting infrastructure projects and ensuring compliance with standards, specifications, and regulations.

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 flexible spending account coverage.
• Pension plan and optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings.
• 38 paid days off in the first year for new hires, 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.
• Opportunities to connect with peers and the community through employee resource groups.
• Paid volunteer hours.

What This Job Offers

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