Civil Engineer Technician

Civil Engineering Review Position

Under general supervision, this position completes moderately difficult activities related to civil engineering review of public infrastructure and private development permits/plans. This position assists in ensuring development activities adhere to adopted engineering standards, design criteria, and municipal code. An in-depth knowledge of land surveying and civil engineering is required.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintain, update and distribute as-constructed records drawing inventory.
• Create reports using SmartGov permitting system on status of DS Engineering related permits.
• Complete all aspects of review, approval and financial security requirements for Right-of-Way use/construction permits, Final Plat and Short Plat permits.
• Perform engineering and survey plan review and approval of Boundary Line Adjustment, Right-of-Way Vacations, Building Permits, Fill and Grade Permits and Final Plat processes.
• Interprets and applies applicable state, county and local codes, ordinances and regulations.
• Initiates actions necessary to correct deficiencies or violations of regulations.
• Conducts review of various development applications including plats, permits, site plans.
• Conducts extensive research in specific or general project areas.
• Closely collaborates with Public Works staff; including maintenance and operation crews.
• Operate computer equipment including plotters, scanners, troubleshoots hardware and software related challenges.
• Provide project management, review and approval of basic and complex right-of-way use/construction permits.
• Provide engineering inspections and surveying support.
• Resolve issues associated with engineering projects.
• Review project field survey data, property legal descriptions, title reports, and easement wording for City departments and development projects, for quality assurance.
• Attend pre-application meetings, as requested.
• Statistical, algebraic, or geometric knowledge and ability to apply such knowledge in practical situations.

Minimum qualifications:

Education, training, and experience guidelines:

• Associate degree in Civil Engineering or related field AND four (4) years of construction planning, design, and inspection related experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Current Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL) or ability to obtain and maintain certification.
• Current Flagger Certification or ability to obtain and maintain certification.

Required knowledge, skills and abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Applicable local, State, and Federal laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.
• Engineering and land surveying principles and practices.
• General office policies, procedures, and equipment.
• Customer service principles, practices, and etiquette.
• Construction material specifications and standards.
• Records maintenance and retention policies and procedures.
• Geospatial data management