Engineering Technician I - Dept. of Public Works

Grade 16

General Statement of Duties

Coordinates and conducts para-professional design and administrative activities for City improvement projects; performs directly related work as required.

Examples of Essential Work:

• Drafts preliminary, base, construction and presentation drawings to produce storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water system, paving, grading, and development plans and preliminary designs;
• Develops presentation drawings and initial site designs;
• Performs engineering design and project administration for minor projects under the supervision of a professional engineer;
• Performs limited inspections of civic construction projects in the areas of streets, sewers, water systems and related;
• Researches City, County and private utility files for development of baseline information for project designs;
• Provides data and information to engineering and construction firms to develop contracted projects;
• Calculates volumes and quantities for engineering and construction projects;
• Performs field review to check base drawings for completeness;
• Researches and responds to questions on a variety of issues from contractors; citizens and City employees relating to the activities of the highway and/or Water Department; and more...

Acceptable Experience and Training

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree in Engineering Technology or a related field; and
• Some experience in surveying, drafting and engineering related areas; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Required Special Qualifications

• Valid New Hampshire Driver's License.