Engineering Technician

City of Conroe • Conroe, TX

45d • Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Technician is responsible for performing para-professional technical engineering-related work to assist engineering staff with reviewing and preparing plans, investigations, and data collection for engineering projects. Prepares computer aided drafting (CAD) drawings. Helps ensure compliance in accordance with plans and specifications including City Subdivisions Ordinance and the legally established construction standards, enforcement codes and requirements for civil engineering projects.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in engineering, drafting, construction management or related field, and four years of related experience with a municipality, public entity, or a consulting civil engineering firm; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possession of a valid class "C" Texas driver's license or higher.
• Knowledge of reading and interpreting construction plans, specifications, schematics, blueprints and maps.
• Knowledge of computer aided drafting (CAD) programs (e.g., Civil 3D).
• Skill in the use of personal computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records, files, and reports.
• Ability to read civil engineering drawings in regard to public works projects (water, sewer, and streets), civil drafting, calculations, and computer aided design.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Must pass background check and pre-employment substance abuse screening.
• A motor vehicle record check and job-related doctor's physical exam may also be required.

Responsibilities

• Performing para-professional technical engineering-related work to assist engineering staff with reviewing and preparing plans, investigations, and data collection for engineering projects.
• Preparing computer aided drafting (CAD) drawings.
• Ensuring compliance in accordance with plans and specifications including City Subdivisions Ordinance and the legally established construction standards, enforcement codes and requirements for civil engineering projects.
• Conducting simple field investigations of the location of water and sewer lines.
• Opening manhole covers.
• Walking across ditches.
• Helping survey crew.
• Driving to sites.
• Setting survey equipment to check elevations and alignment of work.
• Inspecting pipes in ditches.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• retirement plan
• employee assistance program
• paid time off
• free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities

What This Job Offers

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