Engineering Technician

DeKalb County • Decatur, GA

6d

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to provide engineering support for construction and maintenance projects and general operations in various County departments, utilizing engineering principles.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field required
• Three years of experience in surveying, drafting and sub-professional civil engineering related work
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Responsibilities

• Drafts plans for small or routine construction and maintenance projects and contributes to the design of larger, more complex projects related to public infrastructure; prepares plans, skilled engineering drawings, specifications, details, maps, plats and other displays for engineering projects using GPS, GIS, and CADD software; and works with engineers and other staff to aid the development of solutions for resolving City infrastructure needs.
• Performs engineering calculations utilizing broad knowledge of engineering principles and practices; calculates ratios, volumes, angles, grades, construction quantities, and other project components, as dictated by the needs of the assigned project; prepares cost estimates; and reviews calculations submitted by third party contractors.
• Compiles, studies, and analyzes a variety of engineering and operational data in support of County infrastructure; participates in field and topography surveys for design assignments and to stake/field layout design components for construction projects; assesses road conditions and determines the corrective measures needed to repair or resurface the roads; inspects construction to ensures adherence to designs and project specifications per work site; conducts various field studies and visits sites to assess and resolve infrastructure and construction problems; and reviews various operations for compliance with permits and environmental regulations.
• Provides engineering support for capital projects; provides support to project managers; develops construction specifications and reviews contractor specifications for compliance with established rules and regulations; organizes bid proposals and calculates cost estimates; prepares contract documents for projects and all required permitting; reviews materials, labor, and equipment costs to verify accuracy; and provides technical guidance for construction as required.
• Provides customer service pertaining to engineering services; meets with professional design consultants; organizes public outreach and develops information for distribution; drafts letters and mass mailings for explanations of upcoming projects; responds to construction inquiries; and responds to citizen concerns, inquiries and complaints.
• Updates and maintains both electronic and hardcopy records of daily department operations; maintains comprehensive project records and design/drawing files for assigned projects; and maintains the database files as appropriate.
• Reviews a variety of residential and commercial plans, plats, permits, reports and studies for compliance with ordinances and construction standards; reviews designs and makes initial determinations regarding technical compliance issues works with third party architects and engineers to resolve issues and provide direction for compliance with codes; evaluates and assesses the impact of the proposed project; and makes recommendations regarding approval and/or actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
• Researches, compiles and analyzes legal descriptions, permit reports, deeds, plats, plans and other property records; interprets maps and plats; prepares written legal descriptions of property; compiles information pertaining to compliance with grants, permits, and environmental regulations; and prepares and/or updates various maps utilizing CAD.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree