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City of Fremont · 2 months ago

Engineering Technician I/II (Development)

Fremont, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

The City of Fremont's Public Works Department is looking for an Engineering Technician I/II to assist in the design and construction management of public works projects. This role involves working under supervision in various engineering divisions, helping with tasks such as preparing construction plans, reviewing project submittals, and providing customer service related to private development applications.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Operates a variety of office machines, calculators, personal computers and a variety of software applications

Makes initial review of project submittals and RFI's and routes correctly

Under the direction of a registered engineer, prepares manually or through CAD diagrams for field design changes

Assists in the preparation of construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates for public works projects, including roadway, sidewalk, storm drain and signing and striping improvements

Prepares plans, maps and drawings using AutoCAD

Prepares exhibits as directed

Prepares and maintains accurate "as-built" plans from field notes from contractors and inspectors for completed projects

Gathers field data for the planning and construction of public works improvements

Assists in the data input and management of the City's pavement Management software

Compiles and completes Caltrans "Weekly Statements of Working Days" from inspectors' daily report and monitors the progress of public works project against baseline construction schedules

Calculates quantities, including irregular areas and volumes, of bid items measured by inspectors and prepares draft progress payment

Prepares draft progress payments for review and approval of the Supervising Construction Coordinators

Performs Underground Service Alert markings

Reviews and issues encroachment permits for work in the public right-of-way to residents, private utility companies including but not limited to PG&E, AT&T, Comcast, Alameda County Water District (ACWD) and Union Sanitary District (USD)

Assists the Project Engineer in the review of private development applications from planning entitlement phase, to issuance of building permits, to approval of final/parcel maps and construction of any public improvements required to support the proposed development

Provides customer service at the Development Service Center related to private development applications and requirements for issuance of encroachment permits

Assists in the preparation of construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates for transportation projects, including traffic signals, enhanced pedestrian crossings, separated/protected bicycle facilities, and signing/striping plans

Conducts traffic operations analyses, including all-way stops studies, parking restrictions, speed studies, and preparing service requests/exhibits

Assists in the oversight of the traffic signal maintenance contract and invoicing/payment process

Provides support to bike and pedestrian program, including conducting school site assessments and preparing grant applications

Takes direction from the Party Chief or technical lead in performing field surveys

Checks mathematical calculations in construction plans, closure calculation reports, and assists technical lead in checking survey calculations

Assists field survey crew in performing construction staking and topographic surveys

Prepares construction plans using Civil 3D

Assists the construction inspectors in monitoring construction activities in the field

Assists the Materials Testing Inspector in preparing material sample for testing

Completes initial review of project submittal and RFI's and distributes to the appropriate review parties

Assists in review of Traffic Control Plans following the direction of engineering staff

Prepares diagrams for field design changes, either manually or by CAD following the direction of engineering staff

Participates in the review and recommendation process for permits such as encroachment and grading

Represents City with community organizations to provide education and information regarding transportation programs such as traffic signal operations, traffic safety, and pedestrian and bicycle facilities

Qualification

Civil Engineering principlesAutoCADConstruction plan preparationCustomer serviceTechnical report writingField measurementsMathematical calculationsTeam collaboration

Required

Knowledge of Civil Engineering principles; materials and standards used in the design and construction of public works improvements; functions, and applications of engineering mathematics including algebra, geometry, trigonometry; and research techniques and methodologies

Skill in clearly reporting complex factual and conceptual information verbally and in written form; using field and office engineering equipment and instruments

Ability to read and interpret construction drawings; make accurate field measurements and calculations; write technical reports; perform computations involving engineering formulas, trigonometry, and geometry; learn to prepare cost estimates; develop and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from a variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds

Engineering Technician I: Any combination of education and experience which has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to satisfactory job performance would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be: graduation from high school with course work in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and drafting

Engineering Technician II: Any combination of education and/or experience which has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to satisfactory job performance would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be: completion of 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university with course work in engineering, AUTOCAD and mathematics including geometry and trigonometry or graduation from an accredited high school and two years of progressively responsible experience performing technical engineering work in design and/or development plan review, transportation operations, construction management and land surveying

Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license is required. Failure to maintain this license will result in discipline up to and including termination. This classification requires the ability to travel independently within City limits to perform the assigned duties and responsibilities