Engineering Technician II - Water Works

Grade 18

General Statement of Duties

Coordinates and conducts para-professional design, drafting, and administrative activities for City improvement projects, assessment purposes or related; 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;
• Performs design tasks in support of the City Engineering Department using a Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) system;
• Performs tasks using a Geographic Information System (GIS);
• Performs inspections of civic construction projects in the areas of streets and sewers or water systems;
• Develops presentation drawings and initial site designs;
• Performs engineering design and project administration for minor projects under the supervision of a professional engineer;
• 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;
• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions; more.

Acceptable Experience and Training

Associate’s Degree in Engineering Technology or related field and a minimum of 4 years experience in surveying, drafting and engineering related areas; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Substantial knowledge of civil engineering and construction drafting and ability to operate complex CAD software and hardware is required. 

Required Special Qualifications

• Valid New Hampshire Driver's License