Engineering Technician II

Job Posting

Performs paraprofessional civil engineering work in the development and implementation of City projects.

Position may work either primarily indoors or outdoors, depending on specialization; outdoor work involves exposure to all weather conditions, dust, noise, heavy traffic conditions, construction equipment and animals.

Position involves light to moderate physical activity; ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds; may involve squatting, bending, stooping, balancing, traversing, crawling, kneeling, crouching and climbing into and out of channels and trenches; ability to move about construction sites; visual acuity to evaluate field conditions; oral and listening abilities sufficient to perform essential job functions; safety clothing includes hard had, steel toe boots and traffic vest.

Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, and responding to customer issues. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies.

First consideration may be given to current City of Las Cruces employees who meet all the minimum requirements.

Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process. This recruitment will be utilized to fill a full-time, regular, FLSA non-exempt position in the Utilities Department. However, it may be used to fill other full-time, part-time, temporary, contract, or similar positions that become available in various City Departments.

Full-Time; Regular; Non-Exempt. This position is graded at RN14.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Designs City projects, including street lights, roadways, traffic systems, parking lots, drainage systems, utilities, earth work and other related projects for review by a professional engineer; collects field data and/or receives survey information; prepares drawings according to field conditions and in accordance with City design standards.
• Reviews commercial plans to ensure compliance with City design standards; meets with engineers, architects and designers to discuss designs.
• Performs three-dimensional modeling of buildings, landscapes and architecture; creates various presentation materials, including power point, brochures and posters of projects.
• Conducts surveys using GPS instruments; downloads GPS information and produces drawings of utilities.
• Reviews subdivision plans and documentation; researches legal documents to verify utility easements; uses GPS to mark locations of easements and utilities.
• Provides information to private entities regarding water surface rights; updates and modifies water rights data and GIS maps regarding surface water land; researches technical trends regarding water rights, water supply and water transfers.
• Researches the validity of water rights presented for sale or lease to the City.
• Drafts design projects using technical manuals and computer-aided design equipment; creates engineering drawings from field data, sketches, rough drawings, raw data, diagrams and verbal or written narrative instructions.
• Prepares contracts, contract documents, material specifications, specifications, written reports, cost estimates, schedules, bid tabs and correspondence.
• Reviews contract documents and plans against actual construction; maintains record drawings.
• Coordinates project design and construction with contractors, government agencies, outside utilities and the public.
• Reviews contract documents and plans internally and externally for engineers, architects, developers and contractors.
• Conducts traffic plan reviews as part of private development plans; conducts traffic studies.
• Maintains and organizes data; analyzes findings; and performs calculations to obtain data for accident statistics and high accident locations; recommends corrective actions.
• Designs, bids and prepares City Council action forms and resolutions for maintenance contracts; processes payments; maintains records of maintenance contracts.
• Coordinates activities in resolving neighborhood traffic problems; schedules meetings with residents and/or City staff; initiates the field data collection process; obtains necessary resources/equipment.
• Responds to phone or personal inquiries from the public regarding various questions, problems or concerns; supplies information and documentation for various projects.
• Researches property and right of way information; collects field data; creates a plat of survey, subdivision plat and summary plat; submits plats for review; files and makes copies of plats; maintains notes and files.

Distinguishing Characteristics: This is the senior level in the Engineering Technician job series and as such employees are expected to apply a greater degree of technical knowledge to assignments of greater complexity and broader responsibility; serves as the technical resource to other technicians.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate Degree in Engineering Technology or related field PLUS three years of experience in civil engineering operations, including plan review, design and GIS. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy. Licenses/Certifications Valid driver's license required; position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City policy.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of: Principles and practices of civil engineering; utility permits, drafting, traffic, surveying, mapping, GIS and GPS technologies; engineering design and construction project procedures; water rights. Ability to: Communicate technical information in writing; read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, plats, maps and other related documents; read and understand regulations and ordinances; perform complex mathematical calculations; establish effective working relationships; operate a motorized vehicle; operate a personal computer and various software applications; use drafting equipment. Skills in: Personal computer and equipment use.