Engineering Technician #1416 - Engineering - Public Works Division

Hamilton County•Chattanooga, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under close supervision, the Engineering Technician performs field surveying, water quality inspections, and investigations. The role provides routine technical support for the storm water program, including GPS mapping and updates, project record keeping, and assembling and filing reports in support of the storm water pollution control program. The position works with senior technicians, engineers, designers, and other engineering and storm water staff, and performs other related duties as assigned. The job is in person and requires regular, punctual attendance and regular visits to project work sites. Work may include holidays or weekends, irregular hours, shift work, or extensions of shift hours, sometimes with short notice. Any overtime offered is not guaranteed and may change.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Engineering, Surveying, CAD, GIS, or a directly related discipline from an accredited institution.
One year of direct work experience in construction, engineering, CAD, GIS, and/or surveying.
Valid driver’s license.
Complete the HC Defensive Driving course and/or a department-provided Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) before operating a County-owned vehicle.
Knowledge of maps, deeds, plats, and historical documents relating to surveys.
Knowledge of computer equipment, drafting, office software, and surveying.
Knowledge of elementary surveying principles, technical design standards, symbols, surveying equipment, large copiers, and blueprint machines.
Skill in using survey equipment and civil engineering drafting.
Skill in reading, interpreting, and understanding maps, engineering drawings, surveys, and plats.
Ability to read and understand Hamilton County Regulations, Policies, and Procedures.
Effective oral and written communication skills and ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the public, department staff, other County departments, and contractors.
Ability to perform work involving intermittent sitting, standing, walking, and driving; occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds; and regular visits to project work sites.

Responsibilities

Conduct storm water project site inspections and complaint investigations.
Draw, edit, and update storm water system maps.
Assist with field surveys and storm water studies.
Assist with technical calculations related to storm water project reviews.
Provide technical support and assistance to senior technicians, engineers, and designers.
Assist senior storm water and engineering staff with surveying, mapping, and project review.
Provide support for computer systems and equipment as needed.
Maintain engineering supplies, files, field notes, and photographs.
Prepare compliance correspondence.
Copy, bind, and unbind engineering drawings.
Perform other related duties as assigned.