Senior Engineering Technician #1415 - Engineering - Public Works Division

Hamilton County•Chattanooga, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under close supervision, performs a variety of engineering and technical support duties such as drafting and computer aided design drawings and updates, surveying, project record keeping, and assembling and filing reports in support of the engineering projects.

Requirements

Knowledge of the maps, deeds, plats, and historical documents relating to surveys.
Knowledge of computer equipment, design and office software manuals and surveying manuals.
Knowledge of technical design standards, symbols, surveying equipment, large copiers and blueprint machines.
Skill in reading and understanding Hamilton County Regulations, Policies and Procedures.
Skill in reading, interpreting, and understanding maps, engineering drawings, surveys and plats.
Skill in communicating effectively orally and establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with the public, department staff, other County departments and contractors.
Skill effectively communicating in both oral and written form.
A valid driver’s license is required.
Prior to operating a County-owned vehicle, all employees are required to complete the HC Defensive Driving course and/or or an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) provided at the department level.

Responsibilities

Draws, edits, and updates design drawings, specifications, and project documents.
Conducts field surveys and traffic studies.
Completes various technical calculations relating to County design and construction projects.
Provides technical support and assistance to engineers and designers.
Provides oversight and guidance to engineering technicians in surveying and design work.
May provide support for computer systems and equipment.
Maintains engineering supplies.
Maintains files.
Copies, binds and unbinds engineering drawings.
Performs other related duties as assigned.