Engineering Technician (Public Works)

Duties and Responsibilities

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below:

• Conducts compliance inspections on major building, civil, and utility construction projects to ensure conformance with regulations, standards and specifications.
• Reviews construction plans, drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with regulations and specifications.
• Attends preconstruction meetings with engineers and developers to discuss construction schedules and other issues.
• Drafts or revises plans and drawings from in-house projects, contractors designed projects, field notes or construction plans to ensure conformance with specifications and contract requirements.
• Inspects all materials and equipment delivered to the construction site to ensure that they meet specifications
• Conducts inspections of equipment to identify maintenance and repair needs
• Performs or monitors performance of field tests to ensure proper installations and conformance with standards and specifications.
• Observes work and work methods to ensure that the structure is built utilizing acceptable work practices
• Inspects work in progress and upon completion to ensure acceptable level of workmanship and compliance with plans and specifications
• Conducts re-inspections to ensure compliance; interviews contractor and employees to ensure that labor laws and regulations are being observed.
• Reviews citizen complaints, recommends or takes corrective action, or refers to appropriate office for resolution.
• Maintains project log, records facts concerning work activity, work force, equipment, inspection activities, accidents, visitors, weather conditions, and unusual happenings.
• Resolves differences between plans and specifications;
• Reviews contractor pay requests, change orders, progress schedules, and recommends approval/disapproval.
• Maintains records and reports used in daily inspections to document activities, work progress, daily diaries, testing, and change orders.
• Collects new feature data using GPS enabled devices (generally iPads) with a low-level of precision and edit attribute information
• Performs traffic studies and inspections; inventories signal counting stations and data collecting equipment; investigates complaints and requests and submits reports with recommendations.
• Orders supplies, maintains equipment, and performs other administrative duties.
• Explains/ interprets information/policies for employees, public, and other agencies.
• Operates a lightweight motor vehicle for travel to and from work sites; operates digital paging system, cell phone, mobile radio, etc. to communicate with others.
• In the absence of the supervisor, supervises the work of others by scheduling, assigning and reviewing work, providing training and counseling and evaluating performance.
Performs related work as required.

Job Specifications

• Knowledge of utilities construction practices, methods, techniques, trades, materials, equipment and safety practices.
• Knowledge of public works construction practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics; basic methods and techniques of engineering
• Strong familiarity with computers, tablets, and cameras.
• Knowledge of rules, regulations and ordinances relating to construction activities; departmental policies, procedures and guidelines;
• Knowledge in the usage of computer software: AutoCAD, MS Office, etc.
• Knowledge of the use and calibration of engineering instruments.
• Ability to read and comprehend construction and related codes, contracts and requirements; follow a logical line of inquiry and reach logical conclusions;
• Ability to use testing instruments
• Ability to read/interpret survey, engineering/architectural data, plans and specifications
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Ability to read and interpret legal requirements of contracts; evaluate construction progress/complaints; recognize improper procedures, materials and workmanship
• Ability to verbally communicate moderately complex information; follow and explain moderately complex instructions and procedures
• Ability to work on multiple projects and have excellent time management skills so as to complete those projects on-time and within the budget
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, contractors’ representatives, officials, and the general public.

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed both in an office environment as well as outdoors depending on the area of assignment
• The employee is regularly required to sit, and also required to walk.
• Frequently required reach with hands and arms, and required to stand.
• The employee must frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Category

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate; AND
• Three (3) years of experience in engineering support;

OR

• An equivalent combination of training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above; AND
• Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License.