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City of Portland · 9 hours ago

Engineering Technician

Portland, TN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$25.99/hr - $38.98/hr

0+ years exp

The City of Portland is seeking an Engineering Technician to perform general engineering work related to public utilities. The role involves drafting, data management, GIS application, and maintaining effective relationships with various stakeholders in a city government setting.

GovernmentTransportationWater

Responsibilities

Prepares records, reports, and correspondence

Uses computerized drafting programs to prepare construction drawings of varied Department of Utilities construction projects including natural gas, sanitary sewer, water, and water/wastewater treatment facilities

Creates, updates, and inputs data into various computer programs; analyzes data

Prepares cost estimates for projects; makes field checks of existing conditions when additional information is needed for completeness of design and drawings

Plans, coordinates and participates in utility planning review, site plan and related review and enforcement, procedures

Helps to maintain engineering files and records

Reviews subdivision plats, site plans and private development plans for compliance the Department of Utilities standards

Assists in the preparation of engineering construction drawings from field notes, sketches, record information, topographic maps

Collects data in the field, using basic surveying techniques

Helps prepare cost estimates, bid documents, and permits

Capture GIS data in different formats using GPS, electronic data recorders, and other means

Download, convert and upload GIS data available from internal and external sources to make them usable

Perform GIS data quality control, including reviewing data for completeness and accuracy; identifying and correcting errors or omissions in the data

Catalog and inventory GIS data, including metadata creation

Input, update and maintain GIS databases, including backups and also maintaining linkages to other databases

Perform GIS spatial analyses

Create map layouts and views, and generate maps and reports

Maintains regular and predictable attendance

Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required

Qualification

Civil engineering designGeographical Information Systems (GIS)Drafting techniquesAutoCADArcMapMicrosoft OfficeData analysisObservantSelf-motivated

Required

General knowledge of civil engineering design methods and practices

Intermediate knowledge of the techniques and methods of drafting

Intermediate knowledge of data input, collection and analysis with Geographical Information Systems (GIS) including basic experience with ArcMap

Knowledge of the use of common hand tools and their safe use

Microsoft Office (Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, & Word)

AutoCAD (Basic Knowledge)

Observant and aware of surroundings

Applies common sense in performing job and making decisions

Understands and follows basic instructions and guidelines

Ability to accurately understand, remember, and apply verbal and/or written instructions or other information

Ability to complete routine forms, use existing form letters and/or conduct routine oral communication

Ability to read and write

Ability to learn new tasks and adapt productively to change

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others

Ability to deal with problems involving standardized situations

Self-motivated, self-starter with ability to multi-task

Ability to learn new technology and software to improve work output and efficiency

Ability to learn state and federal rules and regulations

Ability to deal with the public in high stress situations

Ability to work with Public Officials and outside agencies

Graduation from a high school or GED, supplemented by two years of related technical or college training in drafting, Computer-Aided-Design (CAD), engineering technology, civil engineering or a closely related field

Up to two years of engineering technician experience

Valid Driver's License