NEOGOV · 3 hours ago
Engineering Technician I, II or III
Fort Pierce, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$25.29/hr - $47.43/hr
2+ years expFort Pierce Utilities Authority is an organization focused on maintaining the health and wellbeing of its employees. They are seeking an Engineering Technician to prepare design documents for utility facilities, manage construction projects, and collaborate with various departments to ensure compliance with standards.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for design, permitting and preparation of AutoCAD plans for utility improvements and/or modifications to the electric, gas, or fiber systems under direct supervision
Independently develops layouts, plans, and profiles in connection with extensions, services, system improvements, and utility modifications using AutoCAD products
Searches for and locates sources of information such as field survey notes, general construction plans, and roadway modification plans
Prepares permit applications for the appropriate governing authorities
Reviews work of Drafting Technicians or others
Responsible for assisting in the training of Drafting Technician Trainees and new Drafting Technicians in the use of AutoCAD for designing new utilities and modifications or adjustments to utilities
Assist department staff in training for various other tasks as required
Responsible for management of small to medium utility construction projects
Prepares material take-offs and cost estimates
Assists with writing specifications for utility plans
Prepares easements and sketches for utility construction
Effectively uses legal descriptions and other related documents to prepare easement documentation with a high degree of accuracy and consistency
Uses GPS equipment to collect field data and design staking
Assists in field data collection and surveying of FPUA electric, gas, and fiber assets utilizing a variety of resources and technologies such as GPS, specialized mobile GIS devices, digital imagery, and field notes
Works with Department Engineers, Transmission and Distribution staff, Electric Operations, and GIS staff to determine modifications that need to be made in the GIS data and ensuring the data meet current standard designs, practices, and mapping standards
Performs measurements and tests in the field to verify the design and operation of engineered systems
Able to identify facilities that may be impacted by construction designs, including but not limited to water, wastewater, drainage, and communications facilities
Performs routine editing of features and attributes in the GIS using the ESRI ArcGIS Platform and other softwares as required
Performs other routine office duties as assigned
Communicate daily with developers, contractors, architects, engineers, regulatory agencies, Inspectors, Customer Service, Materials Management, Electric T&D, ITS and W&WW Engineering Departments
Calculates applicable charges such as Contribution In-Aid (CIA), and engineering review fees
Manages and approves materials, inspections, permits, and construction of new services for an assigned geographic territory
Responsible for initiation, design, permitting and preparation of AutoCAD plans for utility improvements and/or modifications to the electric, gas, or fiber systems with minimal direct supervision
Manages budget of assigned projects to include, but not limited to, the recommendation of budget transfers, unit price contractor purchase order transfers and other related budget tasks
Reviews work of Drafting Technicians or others
Review roadway plans (FDOT, City and County) and prepare utility plan mark ups (RGB), utility work schedule (UWS), utility work estimate (UWE) and utility work agreements (UWA) for electric, gas and fiber optic utilities
Responsible for assisting in the training of Drafting Technician Trainees and new Drafting Technicians in the use of AutoCAD for designing new utilities and modifications or adjustments to utilities
Assist department staff in training as a senior member of the department for various other tasks as required
Responsible for management of medium to large utility construction and roadway improvement projects
Assists Supervising Engineer and staff engineers in developing an electric system model, including training of technical staff in the use of engineering analysis and other related software
Assists Supervising Engineer or Electrical Engineer in power quality investigations, including supplying analysis and construction design support if necessary
Develops and reviews AutoCAD standards
Recommends designs to Engineers, Developers, and Contractors to solve issues of constructability, serviceability, and cost effectiveness during the planning, design review and construction phases of projects and reviews all in-house designs for the same criteria
Performs other duties, as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited two (2) year technical school or community college with major course work in geography, cartography, engineering, computer science, or one of the physical sciences (A.A. or A.S. Degree) and two years of satisfactory experience as a Drafting Technician
Ability to pass basic Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel test with a score of at least 70%
Must be proficient in the use of AutoCAD and its associated programs
Must have working knowledge of the latest version of AutoCAD; experience in other associated AutoCAD programs like Civil 3D and Revit are a plus
When considering new job applicants, a comparable amount of training, education and experience may be substituted in lieu of some of the minimum education qualifications
Graduation from an accredited technical school or community college with an AA or AS degree in an approved program and four years of satisfactory experience in utility design and drafting in the Electric Utility workspace
Ability to pass basic Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel test with a score of at least 70%
Must be proficient in the use of AutoCAD and its associated programs
Must have working knowledge of the latest version of AutoCAD; experience in other associated AutoCAD programs like Civil 3D and Revit are a plus
When considering external applicants, a comparable amount of training, education and experience may be substituted in lieu of some of the minimum qualifications
Graduation from an accredited technical school or community college with an AA or AS degree in an approved program and eight years of satisfactory experience in utility design and drafting in the Electric Utility workspace
Ability to pass basic Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel test with a score of at least 70%
Must be proficient in the use of AutoCAD and its associated programs
Must have working knowledge of the latest version of AutoCAD; experience in other associated AutoCAD programs like Civil 3D and Revit are a plus
When considering external applicants, a comparable amount of training, education and experience may be substituted in lieu of some of the minimum qualifications
Ability to incorporate and employ on a continuous basis: initiate change, creativity, collaboration, pride and accountability
Considerable knowledge and skill in the use of personal computer and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Powerpoint)
Considerable knowledge and experience using AutoCAD design software, particularly as it relates to design of utility facilities
Working knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS software and tools, Schneider Electric ArcFM software
Considerable knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of engineering design and drafting
Ability to complete utility system designs with minimal assistance
Basic knowledge of engineering formulas and principles. Basic knowledge of algebra, geometry and trigonometry
Knowledge of Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) and ability to prepare MOT plans for utility construction projects
Knowledge of laws, statutes, codes, and ordinances governing projects for electric, gas, and fiber facility construction
Knowledge of safe work practices and applicable field safety equipment
Ability to manage small to medium utility construction projects from inception to closeout
Ability to accurately prepare construction cost estimate
Ability to coordinate work for a survey crew under direct supervision
Ability to incorporate and employ on a continuous basis: initiate change, creativity, collaboration, pride and accountability
Considerable knowledge and skill in the use of personal computer and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Considerable knowledge and experience using AutoCAD design software, particularly as it relates to design of utility facilities
Considerable knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of engineering design and drafting
Ability to complete utility system designs with no assistance
Considerable knowledge of engineering formulas and principles. Basic knowledge of algebra, geometry and trigonometry
Considerable knowledge of Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) and ability to prepare MOT plans for utility construction projects
Knowledge of laws, statutes, codes, and ordinances governing projects for electric, gas, and fiber facility construction
Knowledge of safe work practices and applicable field safety equipment
Ability to manage medium to large utility construction projects from inception to closeout
Ability to accurately prepare construction cost estimate
Ability to lay out work for a survey crew with minimal supervision
Benefits
HOLIDAYS: 12 paid holidays per year
VACATION: Accrual for Regular Employees: 0 through 5 years 12 days/year (96 hrs)
6 through 10 years 14 days/year (112 hrs)
11 through 15 years 17 days/year (136 hrs)
16 through 19 years 20 days/year (160 hrs)
**More than 20 years** **23 days/year (184 hrs)**
SICK: Accrual for All Regular Employees: 3.70 hours/pay period (96 hrs)
RETIREMENT PROGRAMS: City of Fort Pierce Retirement System (Mandatory Participation)
International City Management Association (Mission Square) (Voluntary)
Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP)
HEALTH INSURANCE: Effective for employees and dependents on the first day of the month following completion of 30 days continuous service. FPUA pays most of employee premium and 71% of the dependent premium.
DENTAL INSURANCE – Becomes effective for employees and dependents on the first day of the month following completion of 30 days continuous service. FPUA pays 100% of employee premium and 60% of the dependent premium.
VISION – Becomes effective for employees and dependents on the first day of the month following completion of 30 days continuous service. FPUA pays 100% of employee premium eye care coverage for employees and a portion for their family members, including eye exams, glasses, contact lenses, etc.
LIFE INSURANCE – TERM (EMPLOYEES ONLY) – Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment policy equal to 1x employee's annual salary. Employees may also purchase, on a voluntary basis, additional life insurance through payroll deduction in $10,000 increments up to $100,000.
LONG TERM DISABILITY – Employees out for more than 90 days due to a disabling injury or illness will receive 60% of wage, up to $4,500 per month.
VOLUNTARY BENEFITS – CANCER, CRITICAL ILLNESS, SHORT TERM DISABILITY & ACCIDENT COVERAGE
EDUCATION REIMBURSEMENT
Flexible Benefit Program
Wellness Program
WHOLE LIFE INSURANCE
DEPENDENT LIFE INSURANCE
***NORTON LIFELOCK***
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