City of Bay City, Michigan ยท 1 month ago
Engineering Technician
Bay City,MI,US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$24.93/hr - $24.93/hrThe City of Bay City is seeking an Engineering Technician for their Department of Public Works. The role involves skilled field and office work related to construction inspection, testing, project coordination, and design, contributing to the implementation of the City's Capital Improvement Program and Transportation Asset Management Plan.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Performs inspection on construction projects including, but not limited to site layout, quantity measurements, materials testing, project schedule and progress, quality determination, contractor, inspection reports, shop drawing review, pay estimates and contract modifications
Coordinates with consultants and contractors to efficiently manage projects including, but not limited to holding design-stage, pre-construction, construction progress and construction contract modification meetings. Assists in reviewing consultant proposals
Performs elementary civil engineering design related to public works infrastructure using survey information, field assessments and CADD. Participates in design plan review meetings and submittal preparation. Assists in gathering and updating GIS information and mapping
Coordinates construction projects with public utilities, MDOT, etc
Assists in planning, budgeting and reporting of project and planning/construction services department activities
Maintains communication with citizens, consultants, contractors and other stakeholders regarding the capital improvement program, project cost estimates, property owner concerns, project progress and standard construction practices
Conducts special studies: traffic counts/studies, asset management, and GIS field mapping
Performs necessary duties to receive, evaluate, and process permits for the Engineering Services Division
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Experience in construction inspection work, techniques, and practices
Computer literacy, including experience in AutoCAD, ArcGIS, RoadSoft, Field Manager/Field Book, MS Office and Outlook
Experience in performing survey and site layout, computations, and making field decisions during construction
Knowledge of drafting techniques, terminology, methods and instruments including computer aided design (CAD) technology
Knowledge of materials, methods, and techniques of modern construction
Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to perform technical support for engineering designs
Ability to analyze and compile technical and statistical information and prepare reports
Ability to interact with the general public, City officials, employees, contractors, and consultants
Ability to respond to requests, inquiries, concerns, and needs and resolve related issues in a professional and courteous manner
Ability to read engineering plans, interpret standard drawings and specifications, survey notes, maps and reports
Ability to utilize computers and tablets as a record keeping and scheduling tool, which includes previous working knowledge of word processing, email, and spreadsheet applications, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Roadsoft, and Field Manager/Field Book
Must be willing and able to be available to handle emergency calls and repairs during regular work week, including weekends, and to report for work after hours if needed
Ability to work effectively under time constraints and pressure
Must possess and maintain Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Construction Site Certification
Must possess and maintain Michigan Department of Transportation technician certifications in concrete materials
Must possess and maintain a State of Michigan driver's license and good driving record
Preferred
Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology
Company
City of Bay City, Michigan
Local Unit of Government located in Bay County, Michigan and a part of the greater Great Lakes Bay Region.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase