ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 1 - Underfill - Engineering Tech 3

State of Nevada • Sparks, NV

105d

About The Position

Engineering Technicians perform a broad range of duties involving technical engineering work in support of professional engineers including drafting, engineering calculations, surveying, materials and soils testing, construction inspection, roadway design, right-of-way engineering, planning, permitting and inspection, water rights appropriation and land acquisition in support of civil or related professional engineering work. Work requires the application of technical engineering skills, methods and practices in compiling technical data, drafting, computer aided software, operating specialized equipment and preparing engineering related documents. Under close supervision of a higher-level technician or engineer, incumbents learn to perform technical engineering tasks at the entry level. This position is located within District 2 in Reno/Sparks.

Requirements

• Ability to apply technical engineering skills and methods.
• Experience in compiling technical data and drafting.
• Familiarity with computer-aided design software.
• Capability to operate specialized engineering equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in construction inspection.
• Knowledge of roadway design principles.
• Familiarity with public interaction in urban environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical engineering work in support of professional engineers.
• Draft engineering documents and perform engineering calculations.
• Conduct surveying and materials/soils testing.
• Inspect construction sites and roadway designs.
• Engage in right-of-way engineering, planning, permitting, and inspection.
• Assist in water rights appropriation and land acquisition.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support