Engineering Technician III Public Works

Anticipated Hiring Range: $32.15 - $38.72 Hourly

Full Salary Range: $32.15 - $46.62 Hourly

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Benefits: This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide here.

Job Summary:

The Engineering Technician III performs advanced technical work supporting the planning design construction inspection and maintenance of municipal infrastructure including streets drainage water wastewater and related systems. This position independently performs complex field and office assignments; coordinates assigned projects and technical activities and serves as a senior technical resource to engineering staff and lower-level technicians. The Engineering Technician III works closely with engineers consultants contractors utilities and other City departments to resolve technical and field issues and ensure projects are completed in accordance with approved plans City standards specifications schedules and applicable regulatory requirements.

Experience Education and Skills:

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology Construction Management Surveying Drafting or a closely related field.

• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in engineering technology construction inspection surveying infrastructure maintenance or a related field.

• Experience reading and interpreting engineering plans specifications and construction documents.

• Experience using CAD GIS GPS or related engineering technology.

OR

Any combination of related education experience certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job

AND

Possession of a valid drivers license.

Preferred:

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Technology Construction Management or a related field.

• Experience with municipal streets stormwater water or wastewater infrastructure.

• Relevant certifications in construction inspection surveying utility locating traffic control or related technical disciplines.

• Experience providing technical guidance or training to other staff.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of civil engineering principles construction practices materials and methods related to municipal infrastructure.

• Knowledge of streets stormwater water wastewater and utility infrastructure design construction inspection and maintenance.

• Skill in reading and interpreting engineering plans specifications surveys maps and technical documents.

• Proficiency with CAD GIS GPS asset management systems and engineering-related technology.

• Skill in performing technical calculations field measurements quantity estimates and infrastructure assessments.

• Knowledge of construction inspection permitting work-zone safety and applicable City and regulatory standards.

• Ability to independently manage complex technical assignments identify problems and resolve field and construction issues.

• Ability to maintain accurate project documentation and communicate technical information effectively.

• Ability to provide technical guidance training and mentorship to lower-level staff.

• Ability to establish effective working relationships with engineers contractors consultants City staff and the public.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare modify and review engineering drawings plans specifications maps and technical documents for streets stormwater water wastewater and other municipal infrastructure using CAD GIS and related engineering software.

• Provide technical support for the planning and design of capital improvement projects including calculations field investigations data collection constructability reviews quantity estimates and review of plans and submittals.

• Perform advanced construction inspections for public infrastructure projects to verify compliance with approved plans specifications City standards permits and applicable safety requirements; document deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.

• Perform or assist with topographic boundary construction and utility surveys; collect GPS and field data; establish and verify elevations; and document existing and as-built infrastructure conditions.

• Locate verify and map underground utilities and service connections; coordinate with contractors utility providers and City departments to resolve conflicts protect infrastructure and minimize service disruptions.

• Inspect and evaluate the condition of streets drainage systems water and wastewater infrastructure and related assets; identify deficiencies and support development of maintenance rehabilitation and replacement priorities.

• Compile analyze and interpret engineering and infrastructure data including elevations flows capacities materials and asset conditions; perform technical calculations and basic hydrologic and hydraulic analyses as assigned.

• Review development plans utility plans construction documents and permit applications for compliance with City codes engineering standards specifications and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Support project management and construction administration activities including review of submittals change orders quantities pay applications schedules and project documentation; participate in pre-construction and progress meetings.

• Maintain accurate engineering and infrastructure records including plans inspection reports field notes utility maps as-built information and project documentation; update GIS and asset management systems as appropriate.

• Coordinate with residents developers contractors consultants utilities and City departments to provide technical information resolve field and construction conflicts and communicate project requirements and impacts.

• Provide technical guidance training and mentorship to lower-level Engineering Technicians; review work products for accuracy completeness and compliance with established standards and procedures.

• Apply and enforce City safety requirements work-zone traffic control standards construction safety practices and applicable policies while performing field activities.

• Exercise independent judgment in resolving technical and field issues within established engineering standards and procedures; elevate complex engineering or policy decisions to the appropriate professional engineer or supervisor.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Travel - Regional Travel: This position requires travel within the immediate area and surrounding region including areas outside of the immediate city limits. Duties may involve day trips or occasional overnight stays for site visits training or interagency collaboration.

Work Environment:

• This position involves a combination of office work and fieldwork. Estimated 60-70% of the time is spent in an office environment and 30-40% is spent at field sites or project locations.

• Office Environment: A standard office environment which involves working at a desk or workstation for extended periods. The noise level is generally low to moderate consistent with a typical office setting.

• Field Environment: Fieldwork may involve exposure to outdoor weather conditions including heat cold rain or snow. Work may take place on uneven or rough terrain near construction sites traffic or work zones or in environments with moving machinery and equipment. Noise levels in the field can range from moderate to loud depending on the project site.

• Work may require occasional attendance at meetings outside of normal business hours.

• Must follow all City safety policies and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

• Work may require occasional attendance at meetings outside of normal business hours.

Physical Requirements:

• This position is performed primarily in outdoor environments and active work zones with approximately 80% of work time spent in the field and 20% in an office setting completing documentation mapping updates and administrative tasks.

• Mobility: Requires frequent walking standing bending kneeling stooping reaching climbing and traversing uneven terrain. Must be able to work safely in construction zones road rights-of-way easements and other outdoor environments under varying weather conditions.

• Dexterity: Requires the ability to operate utility locating equipment GPS devices hand tools mobile technology and standard office equipment. Ability to climb stairs ladders and enter confined or restricted work areas as needed.

• Strength: Ability to lift carry push pull and move tools equipment materials and utility locating devices weighing up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.

• Endurance: Ability to perform sustained fieldwork for extended periods including walking long distances standing for prolonged periods and working outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions.

• Vision and Hearing: Sufficient visual acuity to read maps utility records construction plans digital displays and utility markings. Ability to identify field hazards assess site conditions and safely operate equipment. Adequate hearing and communication abilities are required to interact with coworkers contractors equipment operators and the public in potentially noisy work environments.

EOE Statement:The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex nationalorigin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

ADA Statement: We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting. Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: .

Conditions of Employment: The City of Greeley is an at-will and the City may terminate employment at any time for any reason. Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test a background and national sex offender search a motor vehicle record search and for some positions a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process including but not limited to EOE Reasonable Accommodation and pre-employment screenings please visit our career pageHERE.