Engineering Technician 2

The Metropolitan District Commission•Hartford, CT

7d•$44 - $52

About The Position

The Metropolitan District Commission seeks an Engineering Technician 2 to perform responsible engineering technical work involving utility construction plan and permit surveys and inspections, investigation of sanitary sewer, storm drain, and water service installations, and operation of applicable survey instruments and equipment. The position is responsible for safe instrument operation and construction inspection, including inspection of water and sewer main construction, survey transit operation, recordkeeping, and decisions made under established procedures. The work requires knowledge and skill in surveying, construction inspection, utility services, drafting, mapping, and administration of standard water and sewer construction plans and permits. The role encompasses construction inspection and coordination, surveying and mapping, utility mark-outs, customer and contractor coordination, permitting and assessment work, backflow and wastewater inspections, service investigations, program administration, drafting, and documentation. The technician may lead survey or construction inspection teams, respond to off-hours emergencies, and perform related work as required. Essential functions are performed primarily outdoors and may involve varied weather and potentially hazardous locations, equipment, and materials.

Requirements

Associate's degree plus four years of construction, drafting, utility, or related experience.
Must be certified, or able to become certified within one year, as a Connecticut Backflow Prevention Tester, Cross-Connection Survey Inspector, and Connecticut Water Distribution System Operator Class I.
Valid driver's license.
Must pass a written exam with a score of at least 70 to proceed to the practical exam; must pass both exams to be considered for an interview and further point evaluation.
Knowledge of surveying and construction-inspection principles and practices for basic engineering technician projects.
Knowledge of computer technology as applied to construction inspection.
Ability to read and interpret plans and blueprints and inspect utility pipeline construction safely, effectively, efficiently, firmly, and tactfully.
Knowledge and skill in utility construction methods and plan review.
Knowledge of cartography, geodesy, and photogrammetry as applied to topographic, planimetric, and thematic mapping.
Knowledge of automated mapping applications in a geographic information system environment, Arc Info, GIS mapping, and related software.
Knowledge of water and sewer systems and pipe design.
Knowledge of claims administration and public-administration principles and practices, including claims resolution.
Knowledge of account clerical procedures and techniques supporting claims management.
Knowledge of basic plumbing and electrical work in residential and small commercial buildings.
Knowledge of procurement, contracting, and work management.
Knowledge of ESRI tools, databases, and services.
Knowledge of SAP Sales and Distribution reporting as related to department functions and SAP Project Systems reporting for Developer Permit Agreement and Capital Projects.
Mathematical ability as applied to surveying and related operations.
Knowledge of standardized pipe assessment procedures and some knowledge of computerized mapping digitizing practices.
Oral and written communication ability.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, town officials, vendors, contractors, consultants, and the public.
Ability to exert moderate physical effort, including lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects and materials weighing under 50 pounds.
Ability to perceive and discriminate visual or auditory cues and signals, and to communicate orally.

Responsibilities

Inspect standard and highly complex utility pipeline and building mechanical systems construction and materials; instruct contractors on construction practices and correction of errors; enforce inspection decisions; and oversee pipeline pressure tests.
Coordinate and track contracted construction programs, liaise between District engineers and contractors, lead inspection teams on major or ongoing projects when assigned, and guide less experienced inspectors.
Compile outstanding deficiencies on substantially completed projects, resolve issues with contractors, and ensure complete and accurate project documentation.
Ensure work zones comply with MDC and OSHA safety standards.
Respond to Call Before You Dig mark-out requests; interpret records, identify and mark utilities, and document mark-outs using video, photographs, and GPS data.
Assist with collection of delinquent water accounts and miscellaneous bills; communicate with customers, attorneys, and District personnel; appear as a court witness; establish payment schedules; and determine penalty abatements and occupancy or hardship status.
Respond to customer inquiries and complaints, assist with claims follow-up and service termination/restoration scheduling, assist with off-hours service shutoffs and turn-ons, and demonstrate termination procedures.
Monitor customer compliance with wastewater discharge limits and calculate fees related to customer discharges.
Inspect cross-connections for backflow conditions; survey industrial facilities for possible hazardous waste discharge; determine corrective actions and ensure implementation; and test backflow prevention devices.
Investigate water contamination and service issues, including meter readings, excessive use, leaks, and water quality, and determine and ensure implementation of corrective actions.
Conduct and document private-property surveys for sewer backup prevention and water and sewer service line programs; track assessments, permits, execution, and completion; and coordinate improvements with contractors.
Research and recommend customer properties for inflow, backwater-device, rainwater-disconnect, and similar programs; explain program implications to property owners; support program strategy and implementation; and educate customers through home visits and public speaking.
Review customer-property plumbing for program applicability, coordinate inflow and backwater-device installations, receive complaints, recommend solutions, and follow up on corrective actions.
Operate survey equipment; participate in survey parties; survey completed pipeline projects for line and grade; prepare as-built drawings and calculations; and lead survey parties when assigned.
Use survey equipment for horizontal and vertical control, topographic, land, and boundary surveys; locate existing features and utilities; and address residential inquiries or disputes involving easements, rights-of-way, and property lines.
Prepare contracts and related documents, revise and add specifications, prepare budgets and requisitions, evaluate bidder qualifications, and determine restoration schedules.
Administer complex permitting procedures; prepare assessment publications, water and sewer liens, and District agendas.
Respond to questions about assessments, water and sewer extensions, liens, and other District matters; confer with engineering staff on real estate considerations; and advise District personnel on assessment charges.
Provide customer financial data and prepare summaries and analyses according to instructions.
Coordinate and maintain document-management-system files.
Coordinate engineering program activities with other divisions, town officials, vendors, consultants, and the public.
Inspect contractor and other program-work invoices, coordinate property-owner reimbursements, and arrange follow-up inspections.
Inspect and analyze power-rodding and video-camera-surveillance data, identify causes of sewer failures, and identify solutions or corrective actions.
Perform hydrostatic tests on private force mains, ejector systems, and water services; conduct dye tests to locate defective sewers and drains.
Draft and detail engineering project plans to scale from notes, sketches, and scaled drawings in accordance with District standards; prepare plans for large or complex utility components and unusual features.
Interpret drafting requirements, conduct research to develop the necessary drawing detail, and inspect project areas or facilities for field conditions as directed.
Research and compile mapping data and create or update topographic, planimetric, regional, town, and utility maps.
Generate DFX AutoCAD, Shape files, and Drawing files.
Respond to emergency calls outside regular hours and perform related work as required.