Engineering Technician II

City of Portland•Multiple Locations, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Technicians II for the City of Portland perform specialized support on technical assignments of moderate to advanced difficulty applying scientific and technical knowledge and using independent judgment in the areas of engineering, construction and/or permit processing. They are utilized in multiple bureaus and specific tasks may vary depending on the position. Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT): The ADA Ramp Division provides ADA ramp design for various entities within the City of Portland. This Division provides primary design, and support, for the PBOT MO Sidewalks Section. This Division also provides primary design support for the City’s Ramps by Request Program. Also, we provide design support for the Portland Water Bureau, the Portland Bureau of Environmental Services and special design requests. The Engineering Technician II position serves a role essential to the core functions of the ADA Ramp Division. The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of duties. The successful candidate will fulfil a role, with all team members, to provide ADA ramp design needed to achieve the City’s commitment to provide accessibility for all Portlander’s. Bureau of Environmental Services (BES): BES manages Portland's wastewater and storm-water infrastructure to protect public health and the environment. We are a mission-driven, high-performance organization, and a leader in preserving and restoring watershed health. We provide sewage and storm-water collection and treatment services to accommodate Portland's current and future needs. We protect the quality of surface and ground waters and conduct activities that plan and promote healthy ecosystems in our watersheds. BES technicians play a supportive role in plan review and analysis, stormwater facility and sewer system design, construction management, construction project management and/or system planning and modeling. BES staffs Engineering Technician II positions in the following work groups: Engineering Services, Delivery Programs, Integrated Planning, Project Management Office, Operations & Maintenance, and Technical Services.

Requirements

Experience with engineering and/or architectural terminology basic principles.
Experience in clearly presenting technical information in various forms including oral, written, and graphic.
Ability to coordinate small scale projects and/or provide customer service to internal and external stakeholders with knowledgeable, technical guidance and advice.
Ability to work outside in varied weather conditions.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Ability to work in a goal-oriented work environment
A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Nice To Haves

Organized
Accomplished Communicator
Problem Solver
An Open-Minded Collaborator
Possess Time Management Skills
Willing to Work Outdoors

Responsibilities

Assist engineers and project leads in a variety of projects to improve and maintain the City of Portland's infrastructure
Provide technical support on plan review, research, technical writing, map reading, and data query and management
Conduct field inspections and investigations
Use sophisticated computer software, database, GIS/mapping tools, and drafting tools to provide project/program support
Provide explanations on policies and procedures to the public to achieve understanding, cooperation, and compliance with codes
Produce a variety of technical materials, correspondence, documents, plans, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and project schedules and ensure quality control and compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and policies of a variety of projects and processes
Work independently and in a collaborative environment
Work in an environment where the entire staff supports each other
Work in the field performing design and data collection
Collect and process data to create technical documents
Use varied software to create technical documents
Collaborate with a variety of City staff to create comprehensive designs