Engineering Technician 2 (Field Engineering)

City of Detroit•Michigan, MI

10d

About The Position

The Engineering Technician II works in a team environment to research information from engineering units and outside agencies for the preparation of engineering design and detail drawings, maps, graphs, as-built plans, and other records and materials used to develop engineering plans. The role reviews, creates, and modifies complex CADD drawings and materials for GIS input; searches reference materials and office files; conducts inspections; assists with contract management, engineering reports, and correspondence; and provides on-the-job training. The technician follows safety policies and procedures and performs related duties as assigned. The position requires extensive computer use and extended periods seated in meetings. Work may take place in a plant or office environment, where noise is usually loud, as well as in the field, including industrial plant processes and construction sites. Employees must undergo alcohol and drug screening and are subject to a criminal background investigation.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, with successful completion of courses in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
Completion of advanced training with coursework applicable to engineering or engineering technology work.
One year of general work practices, or an equivalent combination of skills in public utility or private industry.
Valid Michigan driver’s license and ability to drive a motor vehicle on all terrain.
Knowledge of engineering principles and best practices.
Knowledge of CADD systems operation and application software.
Knowledge of applying drafting theory to a wide variety of drafting operations.
Basic knowledge of Geographic Information Systems.
Ability to analyze and interpret maps, graphs, and drawings.
Ability to use advanced technology.
Ability to prepare drafting, graphic, and pictorial materials and adapt or devise presentation methods to resolve drafting problems.
Ability to maintain detailed records accurately, follow verbal and written instructions, and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, communicate with the team about processes, equipment, and potential problems, and direct team activities or work as a team member.
Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Ability to assist with creating, modifying, and reviewing complex CADD drawings and detailed drawings, maps, and graphs for GIS input.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in design or engineering technology.
Two years of technical work experience that includes CADD operation for engineering, planning, or mapping projects; technical project coordination; or other technical work involving engineering technology principles, methods, and techniques.

Responsibilities

Research information from engineering units and outside agencies to prepare engineering design drawings.
Review, create, and modify complex CADD drawings, maps, and graphs for GIS input.
Search reference materials and engineering office files, and compile information from other departments for drawings, maps, graphs, and as-built plans.
Conduct inspections.
Assist with contract management.
Assist management with engineering reports and correspondence.
Follow safety policies and procedures while carrying out duties.
Provide on-the-job training.
Create reproductions of maps, charts, and drawings.
Use codes, regulations, policies, and procedures to conduct inspections and monitor or observe engineering, construction, maintenance, and operations contracts, technical pilot projects, and legal and contract compliance requirements.
Assign and use CADD levels for attaching project mapping data to city base maps; coordinate with department units and other agencies; and develop cell libraries and standards for integrating and presenting project documentation data in CADD.
Examine and interpret source materials, including contracts, engineering documents, maps, specifications, manuals, drawings, and office records.
Perform related work duties as assigned.