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City of Cañon City · 1 month ago

Technician I, II, III - Engineering

Canon City, CO

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$24.25/hr - $29.71/hr

0+ years exp

The City of Cañon City is seeking Engineering Technicians at various levels to support their Public Works Department. The role involves performing a variety of paraprofessional civil engineering functions, including design support, construction surveying, and map preparation, under the supervision of a Civil Engineer.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Selects, reviews, develops, draws, edits, and/or modifies typical details, design standards, tabulations, bid items, reference notes, standard notations, specialized design details, subdivision maps, legal descriptions, plats, and other details to create plans in accordance with the project design concept

Checks calculations, detailed drawings, aerial photography, survey data, shop drawings, and finished plans or maps developed by co-workers, consultants, or contractors to ensure completeness, accuracy, and adherence to design concept, specifications, and contract provisions; identifies errors, problems, or non-standard situations and suggests alternate solutions

Develops, documents, tests, implements, and maintains computer applications and procedures to supplement drafting and design software

Drafts, maintains, and updates City maps, plats and plans utilizing computer aided drafting applications (CAD), indicating boundaries, streets, zoning, water distribution system components, and other infrastructure

Completes field surveys for boundary determination, site plans and profiles construction survey data collection, field verification of project designs, construction staking, and other related functions for various City projects utilizing an array of equipment and technology

Prepares CAD design files and drawing files for various projects. Ensures that design details are captured and expressed in a clear consistent manner. Prepares plan set drawings, project quantities, project documentation, and other technical drawings and reports as needed

Maintains “as built” drawings of records and database record file, subdivision maps, topographical maps, improvement plans, cemetery maps and associated database

Performs annual vehicle traffic counts, collects and analyzes data, and prepares relevant reports for utilization by Public Works and/or other outside agencies

Provides excellent customer service to external and internal customers including but not limited to effectively listening and communicating, providing accurate information, offering solutions, assisting in resolution, and ensuring timely follow up as needed

Provides direct support to the Construction Inspector and Engineering Specialist positions

Qualification

AutoCADCivil EngineeringSurveyingAutoDesk Civil 3D CertificationCertified Survey TechnicianMathematicsWritten ComprehensionAttention to DetailCritical ThinkingActive Listening

Required

Three (3) Months experience with AutoCAD drafting with a focus on civil engineering type work

High School Diploma or equivalent

Valid Colorado Driver's License

Obtain One of the following within 1 year of employment: AutoDesk Civil 3D For Infrastructure Design Professional Certification or Certified Survey Technician (Level 1)

One (1) year of experience as an Engineering Technician

High School Diploma or equivalent

Valid Colorado Driver's License

One of the following: AutoDesk Civil 3D For Infrastructure Design Professional Certification or Certified Survey Technician (Level 1)

Three (3) years' experience as an Engineering Technician

Associates Degree in Civil Engineering related field

Valid Colorado Driver's License

Both of the following: AutoDesk Civil 3D For Infrastructure Design Professional Certification and Certified Survey Technician (Level 1)