Engineering Field Technician I/II

Job Summary

Provides engineering support services, including but not limited to performing initial surveys; staking construction sites; completing inspections during the construction of public and private projects. Creates final construction record drawings.  Assists with design, drafting, and cost estimating of construction projects.
 

Essential Job Functions

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential duties:

Day-to-Day:

• Stake out construction plans, provide grades and alignment for street improvements, including streets, curb, gutter, water, and sewer.
• Conduct precise topographic surveys and associated engineering work.
• Conduct materials testing to ensure products meet state, federal and project specifications.
• Collect survey data, downloads data into computer, and ensures accuracy of data so accurate CAD drawings can be developed.
• Attends construction meetings to address issues and concerns prior to and during construction.
• Locate existing utilities and stake proposed utilities for contractors and construction crews.  
• Perform field construction inspection and evaluation on most municipal types of construction work.  
• Record calculations, measurements, and data in the field and at construction sites.
• Perform drafting tasks requiring the reduction of field notes to plan and map form and create other drawings as required.
• Estimate quantities and costs for City projects. 
• Develop permanent record drawings and documents for construction work; contract records and documentation must be detailed and maintained to withstand audit.
• Use field information to make required changes to plans.
• Use Item Record Account to track all pay items on a contract; pay items must be precisely calculated, measured, and kept for proper documentation. 
• Conduct surveys for stormwater management and ensure compliance with Pollution Control Agency regulations.
• Update City maps and documents.
• Work with other City departments to obtain information that will have an effect on project design.
• Performs data entry and may prepare construction drawings using AutoCAD drafting software.

• Provide engineering support to all City departments and citizens; answer inquiries and provide information upon approval as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience, Education, Certifications, Physical Requirements

Experience Required: Minimum of two (2) years of construction experience with utilities, street work, and construction materials, or equivalent.
Minimum Education Requirements: Associate’s Degree in survey and construction practices or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
Physical:

• Works both in the office and in the field in all weather conditions.  
• Protective gear, including gloves, hardhat, vest, steel toe boots, and eye protection, may be worn intermittently. 
• Walk, stand, kneel, or squat frequently.
• Lift or carry 35-40 lbs. frequently and up to 60 lbs. intermittently.    
• Work may include intermittent lifting, pushing or pulling of over 60 pounds.
• Regular exposure to loud noise, odor, vehicle exhaust, grease, oil and grime.
• Exposure to seasonal temperature extremes while on project sites.
• Intermittent exposure to all manner of unknown materials that enter the waste stream, some of which are likely to present hazards if not correctly handled.
• Work around moving traffic and heavy moving equipment requiring caution as well as use of safety apparel.  
• Worker must be able to go into confined spaces and open trenches up to 30 feet deep.
• Ability to work long hours such as 60 hours per week on construction projects.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

An employee in this class must have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities upon application:

Knowledge

• GPS and data collector tools for mapping, staking and surveying of streets and utilities. 
• Municipal engineering concepts, practices, standards and specifications.
• Robotic Total Stations for construction staking. 
• Survey practices, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and other Civil Engineering software.
• Thorough understanding of City’s functions, policies, and procedures.

• Strong mathematical skills.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and public relation skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills. 
• Follow and relay complex oral and written instructions, policies and procedures.
• Good computer skills.
• Operate a variety of office equipment, including computer terminal, printer, calculator, fax, and copier.

• See colors, read and understand plans and technical drawings.
• Use Survey equipment.
• Communicate professionally with public and contractors while on project sites and in the office.
• Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with a diverse group of associates.
• Provide work direction to seasonal and temporary employees.