Engineering Technician I

City of Altoona•Altoona, PA

5d•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Altoona is seeking a full-time Engineering Technician I to join our Public Works Department. In this role, you will work with our Engineering team to support a variety of technical duties. This includes preparing and reviewing plans and bids, inspecting materials and workmanship of projects, researching and collecting data, and analyzing topographical details of sites. We are looking for someone who has a working knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices. Experience with drafting and Computer-Aided-Design (CAD) software, surveying, and construction is preferred. The ideal candidate will also have the ability to read and interpret civil engineering plans, maps, and specifications. Excellent communication skills are a must as you will be working closely with contractors, governmental agency representatives, City officials, and the public. The City of Altoona is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Two (2) years of related technical or college training in drafting, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), engineering technology, civil engineering, environmental science, or a closely related field; or two (2) years of related experience
Valid driver's license
Successful completion of a written aptitude assessment as part of the screening process

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices
Experience with drafting and Computer-Aided-Design (CAD) software
Experience with surveying
Experience with construction
Ability to read and interpret civil engineering plans, maps, and specifications
Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

Preparing and reviewing plans and bids
Inspecting materials and workmanship of projects
Researching and collecting data
Analyzing topographical details of sites
Working closely with contractors, governmental agency representatives, City officials, and the public