Engineering Technician I

City of Roanoke, Virginia•City of Roanoke Public Works - 1802 Courtland Road NE Roanoke, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Roanoke is seeking an Engineering Technician to perform technical support work related to the design, construction, and inspection of engineering improvement projects. This role involves collecting data, preparing design drawings and maps, coordinating with other departments, preparing project specifications, performing engineering computations, and assisting with site plan reviews, highway plans, flood plains, and drainage design. The position also handles various permit applications within the Department of Public Works, including Right-of-Way Excavation, Public Assembly, Outdoor Dining, Dumpster/POD, Banner/Flag/Holiday Decorations, Movable Sign, Residential Permit Parking, and Street Vendor permits. The Engineering Technician will collaborate with multiple departments and agencies to facilitate timely review and approval of permit applications, prepare traffic control plans, and serve as a primary point of contact for permit applicants.

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school with a major in civil engineering technology or a related field.
Three to five years of related experience and/or training in paraprofessional engineering work.
Experience with computer-aided drafting and design II with work in civil engineering software.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret journals, reports, documents, and maps.
Ability to communicate effectively with management, public groups, or employees of the organization.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral form.
Must possess a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Nice To Haves

Computer aided drafting and design II with work in civil engineering software

Responsibilities

Collects data relevant to the designs and construction of public works projects.
Prepares complete design drawings and maps of public works projects and coordinates with other departments.
Prepares project specifications.
Performs difficult engineering computations.
Assists in site plan reviews, highway plans, flood plains, drainage, and other engineering design work.
Conducts field inspections of construction projects to ensure compliance with approved plans.
Prepares reports and develops visual materials.
Maintains liaison and coordinates with consulting engineers and planners in various studies and construction projects.
Trains other staff in new techniques.
Receives and processes various permit applications within the Department of Public Works.
Works with multiple Departments and Agencies to facilitate timely review and approval of various permit applications.
Assists customers in maintaining compliance with City Code while conducting activities within City street rights-of-way.
Prepares Traffic Control Plan narratives and graphic exhibits for special events and public assemblies.
Maintains and updates the Transportation Division Street Closure website.
Performs field inspections to verify compliance with permit provisions.
Assists Management with special projects as requested.
Serves as the primary point of contact for permit applicants and permit holders.
Assists customers in maintaining compliance with applicable City Code and City Policies throughout the permit process.