Engineering Technician (Open-Competitive)

Under close supervision, performs technical and para-professional engineering work related to the planning, design and inspection of public works facilities.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is the entry-level position in the Engineering classification series. Incumbents work under close supervision and are assigned the less complex office and field assignments with special emphasis on their own training and development.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Receives direct supervision from the City Engineer or designee.  

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics.  This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

Positions in this classification typically perform a full range of duties at a level of complexity represented by the following types of responsibilities:

• Provides technical and professional engineering support including reviewing construction drawings and related maps reflecting topography, drainage, rights-of-way, structures, utility lines and related information; packaging the approved construction plans and specifications, advertising the projects, placing notices and other information in newspaper and on City website for public hearings;
• Reviews drawings, maps and records for accuracy and conformance to regulations; checks scale, survey data, boundary information, survey monuments and other information; plots information to City base maps; maintains, records and updates all engineering drawings and maps;
• Assists in preparing plans and specifications related to construction and maintenance projects according to City, State and Federal guidelines; assists in preparing project cost estimates, quantity calculations and materials costs; Coordinates and reviews the revision of design drawings and specifications with on-call engineering firms contracted with the City;
• Reviews utility company plans and improvement plans; processes encroachment permit applications and collects related fees; determines conditions for approval; calculates fees; completes necessary paperwork; issues oversize vehicle permits, excavation for street, wastewater, drainage, and utility projects;
• Provides assistance to other departments, City personnel and the public; responds to inquiries and provides information regarding public works projects, department policies and procedures, or other information; completes requests for services;
• Conducts and participates in field surveys, including surveys of property and public works construction; measures distance and establishes relative elevations; prepares related drawings from field notes;
• Assists with Public Works engineering projects, processes Parking Permit Petitions, prepares illustrative materials such as graphs, charts and special maps;
• Regularly and predictably attends work; and
• Performs related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Knowledge of: 

• Fundamentals of civil engineering, including traffic engineering, water, sewer and storm drain systems;
• Nomenclature, symbols, methods, practices, techniques and instruments used in engineering and mapping;
• Surveying equipment, principles, problems, techniques and practices;
• Mathematics, including algebra, geometry and trigonometry;
• Traffic control systems and devices;
• Principles of legal description preparation; and 
• Safe work practices.

Skill in: 

• Learning and applying City policies and procedures in the performance of work;
• Learning to review plans and documents for conformance to regulations;
• Learning to collect data and perform engineering computations;
• Preparing accurate records and reports;
• Interpreting and reviewing legal property descriptions, engineering records and maps;
• Understanding and following verbal and written directions;
• Communicating effectively both orally and in writing;
• Appearing for work on time;
• Following directions from a supervisor;
• Understanding and following posted work rules and procedures;
• Accepting constructive criticism; and
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, other City employees and the public vendors, contractors and outside agencies.

A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Internship in related field is highly desirable.

Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering, architectural drafting or a closely related field.

Licensing/Certification Requirements: Due to the performance of field duties which requires the operation of a City vehicle, valid and appropriate California driver's license and acceptable driving record are required.

Certification as an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) by the State of California is desirable.

Working Conditions:

Occasional exposure to weather conditions.

Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of El Segundo employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

The City of El Segundo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives to build and sustain an environment that values diversity, welcomes opportunities to engage and understand others, and fosters a sense of belonging.

Salary : $6,231 - $7,574