Engineering Technician 3 (OPEN & PROMOTIONAL)

Spokane County•Houston, TX

1d•$62,650 - $87,256

About The Position

This is the third and highest level in the three-level engineering technician series. The position is in the Capital Projects section of Public Works and splits its duties between Chief Construction Inspector and Chief Design Technician work. Incumbents serve as lead workers, take responsibility for completing projects, assign jobs and tasks, and monitor workflow. Work across the engineering technician class may involve design, surveying, project and plat inspection, materials inspection, pavement management, traffic and road improvement district administration, wastewater operations, landfill closure facilities operation, environmental permitting, and water resources. Employees may be assigned a combination of duties within the class and are expected to perform the complete scope of duties of lower classes in their specialty while developing competency in related work as County needs require. As Chief Design Technician, the employee leads drafting and design for less complex public works projects, assists project supervisors with complex projects, lays out structural components from sketches, prepares specifications and special provisions, computes quantities and estimates, researches public records for field survey use, reviews projects in the field, and uses calculators and electronic data processing equipment for design computations. As Chief Construction Inspector, the employee leads workers and is responsible for quality control in the assigned project area. The employee tests and inspects workmanship and materials for compliance with plans and specifications, initiates and directs corrective action when needed, maintains field notes and diaries, submits reports, computes quantities and work progress to determine material yields, and directs, reviews, trains, assists, and advises other inspectors. The work environment is primarily indoors with moderate noise and temperature levels. Work is also performed outdoors and requires occasional travel within the County, with exposure to weather extremes, precipitation, and hazards associated with travel on public roads. Applications must include a resume and cover letter.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Engineering from an accredited college.
Four years of related field or office experience in civil engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in design, inspection, or construction-related fields, including experience in at least two of these areas: Materials Lab, Surveying, Construction Inspection, and Engineering Design.
Alternatively, an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform the job.
Valid Washington Driver's License at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
Knowledge of construction and design principles and procedures; transportation structure drafting and construction; road and street engineering and surveying; sewer system engineering; mathematics, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry; and computer-aided design and drafting software.
Ability to perform work required of Engineering Technician 2 employees in related areas of specialization and competency in most tasks across lower Engineering Technician classifications.
Ability to review construction plans submitted for County review and apply established standards to determine acceptability or required revisions and additions.
Ability to handle multiple projects, work independently, organize the workload of lower-classification Engineering Technician employees, use sound judgment, and follow non-specific written and verbal instructions.
Ability to lead and train other employees and communicate effectively and tactfully with the public, contractors and their representatives, property owners and their representatives, and other groups and individuals.
Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, and personal computer and related software skills.

Responsibilities

Lead drafting and design for less complex public works projects and assist with drafting and design for complex projects.
Lay out structural components from sketches; write specifications and special provisions; compute quantities and estimates; and research public records for field survey use.
Review project designs in the field and perform design computations using calculators and electronic data processing equipment.
Lead workers and oversee quality control for assigned construction project areas.
Test and visually inspect workmanship and materials for compliance with plans and specifications, and initiate and direct corrective action when necessary.
Maintain field notes and diaries, submit timely reports, and compute quantities and work progress to determine material yields.
Direct other inspectors; review their field notes, diaries, and reports; and train, assist, and advise them.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned and work toward competency in related duties within the classification.