Engineering Technician IV

City of Tacoma•Tacoma, WA

23h

About The Position

The City of Tacoma and Tacoma Public Utilities are establishing an eligible list for Engineering Technician IV. This list will be used for one year to fill vacancies. Tacoma Power's Transmission and Distribution division currently has a vacancy. Engineering Technician IV perform, oversee and/or direct a variety of advanced technical engineering and logistical support activities related to the design, maintenance and improvement of City systems and facilities in either the civil, electrical, environmental, or mechanical disciplines. They coordinate and communicate activities with City departments, outside agencies and the public. Depending on assignment this position may lead and direct the activities of Engineering Technicians I, II, III and contractors. The following departments hire Engineering Technicians IV: Tacoma Power, Transmission & Distribution – This workgroup is responsible for administering Autodesk products; managing engineering drawings, developing preliminary, for construction, and as built drawings that support overhead and underground primary distribution and transmission systems. This workgroup is also responsible for maintaining the Tacoma Power GIS data that is utilized by the Outage Management System, Dispatch, Line Crews, Asset Management, Engineering, and SAP. Environmental Services, Asset Management and Technology Services – This workgroup is responsible for long-range planning of utility assets and for developing and maintaining a variety of applications and databases. The core function of the Engineering Technicians in this group is to create detailed 3D models and 2D drawings of wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste facilities using AutoCAD Plant 3D along with related software tools such as Revisit, FARO AsBuilt, Navisworks, EdgeWise, and Elecdes. Environmental Services, Engineering/Capital Delivery – This workgroup is responsible for designing and delivering all capital projects for the wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste utilities. The core function of Engineering Technicians in this workgroup is to produce engineering drawings for construction projects utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D. Public Works – This work group perform, oversee and/or direct a variety of technical engineering and logistical support activities related to the design, maintenance and improvement of City systems and facilities in either the civil, electrical, environmental, or mechanical disciplines. Coordinate and communicate activities with City departments, outside agencies and the public. May lead and direct the activities of Engineering Technicians I, II, Ill and contractors.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent and eight years’ experience in sub-professional engineering related work OR Six years’ experience in sub-professional engineering related work and completion of a recognized engineering technology vocational education program which includes computer-aided drafting training OR Six years’ experience in sub-professional engineering related work and two-years relevant college-level engineering course work
Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Certificate as required with maintenance thereafter
Principles and practices of engineering plans, specifications, design, construction, maintenance, and operations of utility systems, methods, equipment, and materials
Applicable laws, codes, policies, requirements, procedures, standards, permits, applications, and health and safety regulations
Interpersonal skills, using tact, patience and courtesy
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
Methods, techniques and instruments used in engineering, drafting, computerized drafting, surveying, and data collection
Plan, organize, coordinate, and assign work crew activities
Determine and coordinate the installation of City plans related to activities within the public right-of-way
Investigate problems involving public improvements within the right-of-way and related matters and determine appropriate corrective action
Read and interpret engineering plans and specifications
Prepare or detail technical engineering drawings and sketches
Work independently with little direction
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Read, interpret, apply and explain codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
Compile information, maintain records and prepare reports
Operate a variety of assigned equipment and machinery

Nice To Haves

Administering Autodesk products
Managing engineering drawings
Developing preliminary, for construction, and as built drawings that support overhead and underground primary distribution and transmission systems
Maintaining the Tacoma Power GIS data that is utilized by the Outage Management System, Dispatch, Line Crews, Asset Management, Engineering, and SAP
Long-range planning of utility assets
Developing and maintaining a variety of applications and databases
Creating detailed 3D models and 2D drawings of wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste facilities using AutoCAD Plant 3D along with related software tools such as Revisit, FARO AsBuilt, Navisworks, EdgeWise, and Elecdes
Producing engineering drawings for construction projects utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D

Responsibilities

Prepare and review design drawings and related plans
Assemble bid specifications, prepare cost estimates and material requirements, and recommend approval of contractor submittals for minor department projects; assist in the approval of contractor installation of projects
Lead other Engineering Technicians as assigned; direct and participate in various field studies; analyze information and prepare reports on findings
Communicate with engineers, contractors, vendors, suppliers and other City personnel to coordinate work activities, to order, price and purchase materials and equipment and to exchange technical information
Review changes in project plans, schedules and financial arrangements, and recommend approval, as appropriate
Prepare, organize, update and distribute documents and publications
Advise and confer with the general public concerning complaints or requests about City programs or activities; investigate problems and recommend appropriate corrective action
Conduct fieldwork as necessary to carry out assigned functions
Monitor materials inventory system; inspect and approve new materials for use
Prepare annual budget estimates for operation activities and material supply
Perform advanced technical and sub professional engineering work and management practices
Serve on technical sub-committees, user groups, and task forces, as requested, and be responsible for the compilation and coordination of information
Develop notices, mailers, and advertisements and prepare data summary presentation graphics, charts and maps, which are utilized for public hearings
Coordinate training and provide technical assistance and guidance to subordinate staff as assigned
Design and coordinate maintenance programs for computer aided design workstations