Engineering Technician III: Permitting
About The Position
The City of Richland is seeking a diligent engineering technician who has expertise in supporting permitting processes through plan reviews. The ideal candidate will be skilled in navigating the intricacies of reviewing and interpreting complex or difficult drawings as they relate to municipal codes, regulations, and applicable Federal, State, and local laws. To be successful in this position, a person would thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy building long-term partnerships. Performs intermediate technical work in the fields of roadway and utility design engineering, utility locating, or construction inspection, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Public Works Director.
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Engineering Technology, CADD or related field
- Five (5) years' experience in civil engineering, electrical engineering, engineering technology, construction inspection, or utility projects
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.
- Valid driver’s license
- Obtain Flagger Certification within six (6) months of hire and maintain for duration in position.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to review construction plans for compliance with City standards, municipal codes, and general engineering principles in roadway and utility design engineering and construction inspection support and/or related work.
- Ability to check engineering calculations and information to review drawings and plans.
- Ability to write technical reports or letters to summarize plan review comments.
- Ability to review materials and estimates for construction projects.
Responsibilities
- Checking engineering calculations and utilizing computer aided drafting programs to review drawing and calculations
- Writing technical reports or letters to summarize plan review comments
- Performing review of construction plans
- Reviews record drawings
- Reviews survey information
- Review designs for installation
- Review designs for road and/or utility projects
- Review materials and estimates for construction projects
Benefits
- Excellent open access (preferred provider) medical plan with substantial City-paid contribution
- City-paid dental and vision plans
- City-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (equals two times the employee's annual salary)
- City-paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan (PERS)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 10 Paid Holidays
- 4% City-match deferred compensation with 457 and 401(a) plan options
- Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
- Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care)
- City Paid and Employee Paid Retirement Health Savings Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Annual Performance Assessment System
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
