NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Engineering Technician II (Design)
Richland, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$31.88/hr - $44.64/hr
1+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a well-qualified Engineering Technician II to join the City of Richland’s Public Works Engineering Group design team. In this role, you will support engineering projects through CAD/Civil3D design, contributing to the development of community infrastructure and services.
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Responsibilities
Performs drafting work to assist in the preparation of plans, designs and engineering drawings for civil or electrical engineering projects; prepares sketches and reports from information gathered in field notes; makes mathematical calculations, compiles data, and computes quantity and cost estimates
Performs drafting to prepare planimetric or topographic maps, and right of way drawings; reviews road geometrics and traffic related maintenance work; conducts various traffic-related studies
Establishes points and elevations, proper location and drainage for streets, sewers, runways, and structures; plots profiles and cross sections, figures grade lines, calculates volume and areas, tabulates structural excavations, plots and calculates traverses
Visually inspects initial project site and compiles field reconnaissance reports; reviews incoming submittals for overall compliance with established policies and guidelines; performs field checks, gathers engineering information and reviews plans for proposed development projects
Inspects components of ongoing construction projects; completes written reports on specification compliance for a variety of operations including hot mix plants and concrete batch plants, earthwork or bituminous surface treatment; collects samples and performs density tests and on-site materials tests such as slump test on concrete, makes concrete cylinders, and reports the results
Performs utility locating for City water, electrical, communications, storm and sanitary sewer lines using specialized locating equipment; locates property on appropriate maps or construction plans; interprets notations on maps and atlases; updates and maintains various county atlases and maps, road logs and annexation records
Interacts with public, contractors, developers, utility representatives and other individuals and groups and provides courteous, prompt and accurate information; provides routine and standardized information regarding policies and procedures to the public in person or on the telephone
Qualification
Required
Obtain Flagger Certification within six (6) months of hire and maintain for duration of employment
Valid driver's license
Associate Degree in Engineering Technology, CADD or related field and one (1) year experience in design and drafting, construction inspection, materials inspection or utility locating, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred
Civil design or civil construction related experience
Experience using Civil3d to design projects
Benefits
Premium open access medical with a low premium and low deductible, plus City-paid dental & vision
Life & AD&D Insurance at 2× your annual salary, paid for by the City
Long-Term Disability fully paid by the City
Retirement Health Savings Plan (City + employee contributions)
Generous PTO accrual (13.33 hours per month for the first 6 months, then 20.33 hours per month)
Extended Sick Leave, and 10 paid holidays
PERS retirement pension participation
2 to 1 City Match (up to 4%) to 457 and/or 401(a)
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
Excellent open access (preferred provider) medical plan with substantial City-paid contribution
City-paid dental and vision plans
City-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (equals two times the employee's annual salary)
City-paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
10 Paid Holidays
4% City-match deferred compensation with 457 and 401(a) plan options
Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care)
City Paid and Employee Paid Retirement Health Savings Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Annual Performance Assessment System
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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$700MKey Investors
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2025-07-28Acquired
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