El Paso Water · 10 hours ago
Engineering Lead Technician
El Paso, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$51K/yr - $79K/yr
4+ years expEl Paso Water is seeking an Engineering Lead Technician to provide technical support for a variety of engineering projects. The role involves planning, coordinating work, supervising personnel, and conducting inspections to ensure compliance with engineering standards and regulations.
Service IndustryWaterWater Purification
No H1B
Responsibilities
Review or prepare the most difficult or unusual design plans in support of construction, site development, streets, drainage, water or sewer line, or storm drain engineering projects according to specifications and in compliance with pertinent codes and ordinances, as assigned
Check for adherence with technical procedures and engineering instructions
Verify survey measurements, and existing facility, utility, and structure data
Recommend alternatives regarding technical aspects of plans to meet planning, design and cost problems encountered
Analyze plans for compliance with applicable ordinances, regulations and specifications
Assist technicians in overcoming drafting and computational difficulties encountered, gathering inspection data and resolving disputes
Coordinate and oversee the most complex site inspection and surveying projects, as assigned
Perform inspections of project construction to verify data and compliance with contract specifications
Measure, observe and discuss progress of work and related problems with colleagues and contractor personnel
Ensuring compliance with professional and technical standards
Monitor work progress and verify that work conforms to developer's contract
Prepare completion certificate
Issue and track equipment
Perform highly specialized environmental, hazardous materials (HAZMAT), and safety inspections of City owned properties and construction sites, as assigned
Conduct regular and special inspections of existing and under construction facilities, noting discrepancies and non-compliance problems
Recommend corrective and compliance actions
Estimate costs of corrections, design solution alternatives and compliance plans
Write technical specifications for safety and environmental equipment and modifications, prepare drawings and diagrams as appropriate
Advise contractors in safety and environmental compliance regulations
Develop and draft specifications and drawings for environmental improvement projects
Prepare reports of inspections and potential problems, alternate methods of work and solutions implemented by responsible engineer
Assist in environmental aspects of landfill linings, measure and monitor methane gas releases and levels
Monitor underground storage tank removal for compliance to standards
Administer City environmental safety program as assigned
Develop and write safety and environmental specifications, and implement approved safety recommendations
Prepare, schedule and conduct pertinent remedial and informational training sessions for City employees
Respond to HAZMAT spills and analyze asbestos hazards by gathering information about spills, testing for hazardous substances, determining and recommending evacuation requirements, arranging clean-up actions, and identifying responsible parties
Perform the most difficult or unusual special investigations, as requested
Research controversial property line questions
Gather statistical and engineering data, and review sources such as records, files and drawings
Confer with interested department personnel and other agencies
Develop alternatives and recommend technical corrective actions
Oversee public works projects and property assessment records management, as assigned
Ensure preparation of construction documents includes design data such as drawings, specifications, grading requirements and legal descriptions of land for City to acquire rights of way
Track project status
Conduct final reviews of contractor project bid proposals
Make final check on pay estimates and contractor invoices
Direct information retrieval
Supervise assigned personnel
Schedule, assign, instruct, guide, check and evaluate work
Arrange for or engage in employee training and development
Enforce personnel rules and regulations, and standards of work conduct, attendance and safety
Counsel, motivate and maintain harmonious working relationships among subordinates
Recommend staffing and employee status changes
Interview applicants and recommend selection
Qualification
Required
An Associate's Degree or higher in Engineering or Drafting Technology, or a closely related physical science field, plus four (4) years increasingly responsible para-professional engineering experience including one (1) year of lead or supervisory experience; or 30 hours of college credits in Engineering, Drafting Technology or a closely related physical science field and (8) eight years of construction or engineering related experience including one (1) year of lead or supervisory experience
Some positions may require a Texas Class 'C' Driver's License or equivalent from another state by time of appointment
Benefits
LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE
An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health sessions, therapy, and more is available at no cost.
The City’s Wellness Program seeks to promote better health and wellness amongst the workforce through various programs and incentives in which employees may choose to participate in, to include wellness education, fitness tests, biometric screenings, group fitness, health coaching and so much more!
The City of El Paso's Tuition Assistance Program encourages employee personal and professional development by sharing educational costs with those employees who have successfully completed their original probation, and in turn retain a skillful workforce.
Company
El Paso Water
El Paso Water specializes in wastewater treatment, reclaimed water, water resources, advanced purification and stormwater services
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Adam Wickersham, MBA
Utility Assistant Chief Information Officer of Automation & Data
Elmer Beeler
Chief Support and Logistics Officer
Recent News
2025-11-26
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