Temporary Engineering Technician A

City of Austin

2d•$26 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing a wide variety of technical and specialized duties to ensure compliance with applicable City codes and ordinances, for permitting plans and licensing requirements. The City of Austin Development Services (ADS) assists homeowners, business owners, and contractors when they build, demolish, remodel or perform any type of construction to ensure compliance with applicable city and building codes. ADS is seeking a Temporary Engineering Technician A.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus one (1) year of related work experience.
Education may substitute for experience up to one (1) year.
Knowledge of applicable City ordinances, policies, codes, permitting, licensing, and related state and local regulations.
Skill in applying code requirements.
Skill in oral and written communications.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in using computers and related software applications.
Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
Ability in maintain effective communication and working relationships with City Officials, business leaders, financial institutions, developers, citizen groups, and City departments and employees.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Civil Construction Principals and Practices
Excellent organizational skill with focus on data collection
Knowledge of basic computer-based business programs (i.e. Word, Excel, Power BI, etc.)

Responsibilities

Review permits/applications and plats within the City of Austin design manuals and standards including generally accepted practices by ensuring applicable information is included.
Assist in the development of technical reports by performing research and gathering applicable and supporting data.
Inspect projects for compliance within standards and specification of the contract and within the City of Austin design manuals and standards.
Assist in the design of engineering projects by performing engineering calculations and drawings to meet standards and specifications and draft for scope and review and approval.
Perform CAD drawings of project elements for review.
Assist in determining bid items and calculate quantities and prepare estimate for review.
Assist with preparing plans and specifications.
Assist with processing bids in the review of all bid packages prepared by consultants, attend pre-bid conferences, analyzes bid results, prepare detailed results for evaluation.
Perform equipment evaluations calibration to ensure valid results.
Operate computerized drafting software within the scope of project assignment.
Perform construction inspections by obtaining data in the field and providing results.