Engineering Technician 3 (Field Engineering)

City of Detroit•Michigan, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Engineering Technician works in a team environment to provide research from various engineering units and outside agencies for the preparation of engineering design drawings, detail drawings, maps, graphs, and as-built plans and any other drawings and information for the purpose of record keeping and development of engineering plans. This is not a Civil Service Position. DWSD employees are subject to provisions of Court Orders entered in United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division, Case No. 77-71100 with regard to certain terms and conditions of employment. DWSD does not honor reversion rights for internal candidates. Applicants for open positions at the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED with successful completion of courses in algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
Associate degree in design or engineering technology
Completion of advanced training with coursework applicable to engineering or engineering technology work.
Two (2) years of experience in technical work that includes CADD operation for engineering, planning or mapping projects, technical project coordination, or other technical work involving the application of the principles, methods and techniques of engineering technology preferred.
Five (5) or more years of general work practices or any combination of equivalent skills in public utility or private industry.
Valid Michigan Driver’s License and the 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 application of drafting theory to a wide variety of drafting operations.
Knowledge of Basic Geographic Information Systems.
Skill to analyze and interpret maps, graphs, and drawings.
Skill to use advanced technology.
Ability to prepare a variety of drafting, graphic and pictorial materials.
Ability to adapt or devise methods of presentation, to resolve drafting problems.
Ability to accurately maintain detailed records.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to communicate frequently with the team about process, equipment or potential problems.
Ability to direct team activities or to work as a team member.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Ability to use knowledge of codes, regulations, policies and procedures to do inspections, monitor and observe specialized portions of engineering, construction, maintenance and operations contracts, technical pilot projects, legal and contract compliance requirements.
Employees in this class are required to undergo alcohol and drug screening and are subject to a criminal background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of experience in technical work that includes CADD operation for engineering, planning or mapping projects, technical project coordination, or other technical work involving the application of the principles, methods and techniques of engineering technology.

Responsibilities

Provide research from various engineering units and outside agencies for the preparation of engineering design drawings.
Review, create and modify complex CADD drawings, maps, graphs for GIS input.
Search reference materials and engineering office files and compile information from other departments for use in development of various drawings such as but not limited to: engineering design drawings, detail drawings, maps, graphs, as-built plans.
Conduct inspections.
Assist with contract management.
Assist management with engineering reports and other correspondence.
Follow safety policies and procedures in carrying out duties.
Create reproductions of maps, charts and drawings.
Perform related work duties as assigned.
Assign and use CADD levels for project mapping data attachment to city base maps and consult and coordinate with department units and other agencies; develop cell libraries and standards for the integration and presentation of project documentation data in CADD.
Examine and interpret source material, such as tables, contracts, engineering documents, catalogs, contracts, maps, specifications, operations manuals, drawings, office records and other documents for reference in carrying out assignments.
Create reproductions of blueprints and drawings.
Assist with evaluation of consultant design contracts.