Engineering Technician

Fresno Irrigation District•Fresno, CA

2d•$31 - $44•Hybrid

About The Position

Under varying degrees of direction, performs a variety of office and field duties including planning, design and coordinating construction and maintenance of District facilities; develops construction plans and drawings; prepares reports, easements, contract documents and other engineering documents, provide assistance to other engineering staff, customers, construction personnel, outside agencies and others as necessary; and performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

Knowledge of mathematics including algebra, trigonometry, and geometry.
Knowledge of basic principles of hydraulic engineering.
Knowledge of principles of designing and constructing irrigation structures.
Knowledge of modern office procedures, computer programs and applications software.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of software with emphasis in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Knowledge of contracts and agreements.
Knowledge of rights of way and real estate law relating to easement and encroachment.
Knowledge of legal descriptions of land easements.
Knowledge of land survey methods, equipment, and techniques.
Knowledge of nomenclature, symbols, methods, practices, procedures, techniques and instruments used in engineering, mapping and drafting.
Knowledge of issues affecting water districts.
Knowledge of groundwater well construction and related measurement tools/dataloggers.
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and files.
Ability to prepare construction estimates
Ability to read, interpret, and/or prepare engineering plans and specifications.
Ability to read and prepare maps.
Proficient in computer aided drafting. Ability to use GIS software to develop basic maps.
Ability to prepare complex reports and correspondence, which may include information from Engineering and other departments.
Ability to read, interpret, and/or prepare legal descriptions.
Ability to interpret policies, rules and procedures.
Ability to operate and maintain land survey equipment.
Ability to operate and maintain groundwater well measurement tools and systems.
Ability to prepare recommendations to assist with decision making.
Ability to handle and deescalate difficult/confrontational situations.
Ability to interact with the general public, contractors, and agencies.
Possession of a valid California class C driver’s license may be required at the time of appointment.
Possession and proof of a good driving record as evidenced by freedom from multiple or serious traffic violations or accidents for at least two (2) years duration.

Nice To Haves

Equivalent course work in related fields may be considered for the Engineering Technician III position.
Obtaining inspection credentials through a reputable source, to be determined by the department head.

Responsibilities

Respond to public agency reviews, including reviewing and responding to city/county development projects; reviews parcel maps, conditional use permits, environmental impact reports, public right of way vacations, etc.
Provide assistance and coordination to other engineering staff, customers, construction personnel, municipalities, consulting engineers, utilities and other entities in matters relating to District facilities. Provide feedback and evaluation of project designs, reports, specifications, and recommendations from third-party engineering companies.
Review construction plans, contract specifications, cost estimates, agreements and documents developed by the Developer, or Agency, or Consultant.
Prepare reports, easements, contract documents, and other engineering documents.
Evaluate and coordinate engineering and administration of construction between utilities, engineering firms, developers, and agencies.
Inspect construction and maintenance projects for conformity to construction plans and District standards.
Manage developer/agency projects.
Coordinates with other departments.
Prepare and/or review construction plans, contract specifications, cost estimates, agreements and documents developed by the landowner/grower.
Groundwater and surface water sampling.
Prepare water quality and groundwater reports.
Monitoring well network measurements (including coordination with other Engineering staff and NKGSA for data management).
Monitoring well data logger operation and maintenance.
Implement banking facility monitoring plan, including coordination with consultant and other District departments.
Serve as a right of way agent protecting the District’s rights of way and easements.
Research District and other agency agreements.
Prepare/coordinate legal descriptions, District agreements and easements.
Review encroachments and prepare response letters.
Handle developer, grower, realtor, and other public inquiries over the phone and at the counter.
Coordinate FID pipeline location services.
Prepare and issue FID permits for third parties
Represents the District at various meetings and before various state and local agencies.
Assists in general data gathering and analysis.
Assist District Engineers with development of construction drawings, specifications, and exhibits.
Conduct field surveys, review field data, and incorporate data into construction drawings.
Assists in the completion of construction diaries and record-keeping pertaining to District construction projects and provides record drawing information to Project Manager/Chief Engineer for permanent record.
Interprets construction plans and specifications in accordance with District standards, and verifies construction is consistent with plans and specifications.
Assists in the inspection and recommendation of maintenance or repair of District facilities.
Conduct inspections including agency, developer, and District projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.