Engineering Tech

City of Pontiac • Pontiac, MI

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About The Position

The Engineering Tech position is responsible for reviewing construction plans, permits, and applications for work within the street right-of-way in the City of Pontiac by utility companies, contractors, homeowners, and private developers. The role involves inspecting projects during construction, planning and organizing assigned work, and performing related tasks as required. The position operates primarily outdoors in various weather conditions, with minimal time spent at City Hall, and requires the use of a PC-based computer system and other office equipment.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or a minimum of five (5) years of experience working in a related field.
• Possess and maintain a valid Michigan driver’s license.
• Considerable knowledge of construction, inspection, engineering practices, and procedures.
• Familiarity with organizational structure and operations of the City.
• Reasonable knowledge of the nomenclature and conventional symbols of drafting, projection, and the principles of basic physics.
• Reasonable knowledge of the various types of construction equipment, materials, and supplies used in general construction and engineering work.
• Considerable knowledge of public lighting and electrical systems.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write in the English language.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before a group of persons.
• Ability to work both independently and cooperatively.
• Ability to exercise professional judgement and maintain confidentiality when necessary.
• Ability to apply the overall mission of a department to make executive support decisions.
• Ability to review several diverse reference sources and select and synthesize data for reports and other forms of correspondence.
• Ability to maintain composure during stressful situations.
• Ability to efficiently handle multiple tasks requiring a high degree of attention to detail.
• Ability to read electrical plans.
• Computer skills that encompass effective use of word processing, spreadsheet, email, and internet browser software.
• Digital photography skills that encompass taking, uploading, saving, and formatting digital photos.

Responsibilities

• Gather information, record and summarize data, and inform supervisor of any unusual findings.
• Assist in the preparation of special records and reports.
• Review and approve street opening permits and applications for new construction by public utilities.
• Review plans for construction within right-of-way to ensure conformity to City of Pontiac standards and specifications.
• Inspect construction projects within the right-of-way for public utilities companies, contractors, homeowners, and private developers.
• Advise contractors, homeowners, private developers, and public utilities of pertinent codes, regulations, ordinances, standards, fees, and specifications within the right-of-way.
• Take samples of materials.
• Maintain accurate records within the right-of-way.
• Monitor electrical and other contractors as needed.
• Perform MISS DIG related activities as needed.
• Serve as back-up for DPW Assistants during temporary absences.
• Organize, file, and record documents/items as assigned.
• Prepare correspondence and reports.
• Work with utility companies, homeowners, and private developers.
• Spend 80% of time out of office working in the field within City limits.
• Report findings and recommendations to DPW Director.

What This Job Offers

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