Engineering Tech Aa

City of Memphis•United States,

1d•$45,796 - $68,695•Onsite

About The Position

Works in an area of Engineering, such as Civil Design, Mapping, Traffic, Sewer Design, Drainage Design, or Survey, under the direction of an assigned supervisor to provide advanced semiprofessional support to engineers engaged in the planning, design, management, or supervision of construction projects involving facilities such as streets, flood control systems, and sanitary systems. Creates moderately complex engineering project designs and produces maps, plats, plans, or other routine design drawings for projects such as land acquisition using advanced computer-aided design and drafting equipment and geographical information systems. Reviews project plans and plats for conformance to City policies and guidelines as directed. Analyzes surveyors' field data using engineering principles to check accuracy and reasonableness, and performs standard engineering calculations to determine dimensions, material quantities, and other design-related information. Creates and maintains engineering data files and records, including legally required documentation. Conducts advanced research, such as cost studies, project studies, and property location and boundary research. Prepares reports, including traffic accident studies, as requested. May conduct field reviews of project sites to obtain necessary information. The majority of work is performed in an office environment, with contact with staff and the public. Occasional field trips and outdoor exposure may be required.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering and four years of experience in civil engineering design, or any combination of experience and training that enables the candidate to perform the essential job functions.
Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
Manual dexterity to use drafting instruments.
Ability to operate general office equipment, including a personal computer and telephone.
Ability to lift and carry objects such as office supplies weighing up to 15 pounds.
May need to traverse uneven surfaces during occasional field trips.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced semiprofessional support to engineers working on the planning, design, management, or supervision of construction projects.
Create moderately complex engineering designs and produce maps, plats, plans, and routine design drawings using computer-aided design and drafting equipment and geographical information systems.
Review project plans and plats for conformance to City policies and guidelines as directed.
Analyze surveyors' field data for accuracy and reasonableness using engineering principles.
Perform standard engineering calculations for dimensions, material quantities, and other design-related information.
Create and maintain engineering data files and records, including legally required documentation.
Conduct research such as cost studies, project studies, and property location and boundary research.
Prepare reports, such as traffic accident studies, as requested.
May perform field reviews of project sites to obtain necessary information.
Perform additional functions, essential or otherwise, as assigned.