CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (Drafting & Design)
Salary
$27.32 - $37.99 Hourly
Location
Brookfield, WI
Job Type
Full Time
Department
DPW ADMIN/ENGINEERING
Job Number
2022-27
Closing
10/16/2022 11:59 PM Central
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
Description
PURPOSE: Pursuing Progress-Sustaining Success. The City of Brookfield is looking to hire an experienced, Civil Engineering Technician (Drafting and Design) to join our Public Works team. The Engineering Technician (Drafting & Design) performs paraprofessional level work with drafting and design and construction/engineering documents. The incumbent supports the City’s Engineering staff in designing and constructing the City’s annual public improvement program; creating plan and profile sheets utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D; drafting a variety of engineering documents such as easements and miscellaneous exhibit drawings; and updating and utilizing the City’s GIS and Asset Management systems.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Drafting & Design Primary Emphasis Responsibilities
Promotes and maintains positive departmental public relations and image with customers, which include other City departments and staff, developers, contractors, engineers, property owners and the community in general. Acts as a liaison between the contractor, City administrative staff, and the general public.
Serves as a civil design technician performing civil design utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Drafts construction plans and miscellaneous drawings as required including assistance to other City departments.
Assists engineers in design layout of projects and quality takeoffs.
Assists with GIS and Asset Management systems updating and utilization.
Performs engineering and mapping drafting work.
Competently gathers and displays survey data, including topological and design data.
Maintains a daily record of all work performed, records measurements, and completes daily reports.
Answers questions regarding the City’s annual public improvement programs location of properties, utility locations, special assessments, etc. Responds or refers complaints.
Organizes, creates and updates as-builts and other records.
Utilizes computer office software to include Microsoft Office Adobe and Bluebeam Revu.
Reviews shop drawings and material submittals for conformance with City Standards.
Additional Engineering Technician Responsibilities (may be associated with the Drafting & Design position)
Advises Engineer regarding quality of work and processing of payment estimates.
Assists with address inventory, creation and maintenance.
Assists with permit and diggers hotline administration.
Performs survey work for various City departments as requested.
Competently operates survey instruments, including total station, data collector, theodolite level, and various hand tools.
Observes construction practices and techniques of contractors in public works projects.
Verifies construction meets requirements of contract specifications.
Maintains field notes with calculations, entering notes into computer filing system. Records all angles, distances, and descriptions for each job.
Identifies potential problems to the contractor and the engineer. Consults contractor and engineer when requirements are not followed.
Records on a discrepancy list of all work remaining or improperly performed, and all changes made to the contract drawings as construction progresses.
Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.
Typical Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
Engineering Technician II*:
An associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology.
At least 4 years experience with drafting and design.
Ability to utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D computer software program competently.
Basic knowledge of the principals and practices of public works construction, public land boundaries and survey preferred
Familiarity with construction plan reading, surveying, GIS, public works inspection and utility marking preferred.
Valid State of Wisconsin Driver's License.
Engineering Technician I*:
An associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology, preferred.
At least 2 years experience with drafting and design.
Ability to utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D computer software program competently.
Basic knowledge of the principals and practices of public works construction, public land boundaries and survey preferred
Familiarity with construction plan reading, surveying, GIS, public works inspection and utility marking preferred.
Valid State of Wisconsin Driver's License.
Equivalent combinations of training and experience will be considered.
* The City has the right to fill the Engineering Technician position vacancy at either the I or II level based and knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant.
Supplemental Information
2022 SALARY RANGE:
Engineering Technician II: Pay Range: 125 $33.23-$37.99 per hour with excellent benefits Engineering Technician I: Pay Range: 121 $27.32-$31.23 per hour with excellent benefits.
Agency
City of Brookfield
Address
City of Brookfield
2000 N. Calhoun Rd.
Brookfield, Wisconsin, 53005
Phone
262-787-3607
Website
https://www.ci.brookfield.wi.us
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