Engineer Technician I/II/III

County of Mono•Bridgeport, CA

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

Under supervision, the Engineering Technician performs a variety of paraprofessional engineering, drafting, surveying, inspection, and technical support duties for the Mono County Public Works Department. Responsibilities include assisting with engineering design and construction projects, preparing and maintaining maps and technical documents, conducting field inspections and surveys, processing permits, supporting traffic and erosion control studies, and providing technical and administrative support to engineering staff. Engineering Technicians may assist with project coordination, construction inspection, surveying activities, grant applications, public inquiries, and maintenance of engineering records and drawings. Work is performed in both office and field settings and may involve operating technical equipment, conducting site investigations, and supporting public infrastructure and transportation projects throughout the County. Higher-level positions may provide lead direction, training, and increased responsibility for field surveying and project-related assignments. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in developing technical skills and gaining practical experience in engineering, surveying, and public works operations within a collaborative public service environment.

Requirements

Interest in engineering, surveying, drafting, construction inspection, or public works operations
Balance of office and field work
Detail-oriented
Dependable
Adaptable
Strong mathematical skills
Strong analytical skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to learn and apply engineering principles in a practical setting
Effective communication with coworkers, contractors, consultants, and the public
Professionalism and confidentiality
Comfort using computer-aided drafting software such as AutoCAD or Civil3D
Ability to interpret maps and technical documents
Ability to perform field inspections
Ability to support engineering and surveying activities in a dynamic work environment
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks
Ability to collaborate as part of a team
Increasing technical proficiency (higher-level positions)
Leadership abilities (higher-level positions)
Capacity to provide training and lead direction to others (higher-level positions)
Level I: Entry level work experience toward an engineering, surveying, construction inspection or construction management field. Advanced educational training in mathematical subjects such as geometry, advance algebra, or trigonometry and pre-engineering courses in a community college or four-year college.
Level II: Two years of college-level coursework or equivalent work experience toward an engineering, surveying, construction inspection or construction management field.
Level III: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience toward an engineering, surveying, construction inspection or construction management field.

Responsibilities

Assisting with engineering design and construction projects
Preparing and maintaining maps and technical documents
Conducting field inspections and surveys
Processing permits
Supporting traffic and erosion control studies
Providing technical and administrative support to engineering staff
Assisting with project coordination
Construction inspection
Surveying activities
Grant applications
Public inquiries
Maintenance of engineering records and drawings
Operating technical equipment
Conducting site investigations
Supporting public infrastructure and transportation projects
Providing lead direction, training, and increased responsibility for field surveying and project-related assignments (higher-level positions)