Engineering Tech, Sr.

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Performs technical engineering work, including design and drafting activities. Provides technical engineering and property information. Reviews and interprets engineering projects for accuracy and compliance. Performs all work using appropriate safety procedures. May lead or supervise staff.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is the second in a series of two engineering-related job classifications within the Engineering and Architectural job family. This classification is distinguished by the performance of more variety and complex duties assigned. This classification may lead or supervise staff. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a professional engineer. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.

• Performs more variety and complex design work and drafting plans for engineering projects. Prepares project estimates.
• May assign, review work and train staff.
• Develops, maintains and updates engineering databases and other associated computer systems. Performs engineering calculations. Develops technical and administrative project reports.
• Reviews and interprets engineering projects for accuracy and compliance with applicable laws, regulatory codes, rules, permits, licenses, standards, policies and procedures.
• Researches, investigates and analyzes issues. Prepares recommendations for professional staff.
• Provides technical engineering and property information to the public, County staff and officials, developers, designers, architects, engineers, contractors and representatives of outside agencies.
• Acts as computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) coordinator for other County staff and officials. Develops CADD standards, establishes and maintains working relationships with CADD software providers.
• Maintains accurate records and notes, and of office work activities.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
Associate's degree in a related Engineering or Drafting discipline AND three (3) years related increasingly responsible engineering work experience in the areas of design and drafting;
OR,
Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.
Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
Valid Texas Driver's License.
Preferred:
One (1) year of lead or supervisory level experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:

• Principles, methods, practices and techniques of designing and drafting.
• Advanced mathematical and statistical methods as used in engineering and planning.
• Engineering maps and records.
• Management and supervisory principles, practices and techniques.
• Principles and practices related to public works projects and or contract plans, specifications and estimates.
• Methods, practices, and techniques of inspections, compliance and enforcement.
• Federal, State, Local and County applicable laws, rules, regulations, permits, licenses, practices, standards, policies and procedures.
• Computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software and related third party software.
• Computer equipment to include word processing, presentations, spreadsheets, databases, maps, records, graphics, project scheduling and management, and other related engineering applications.
• Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation.

Skill in:

• Preparing technical engineering drawings.
• Analyzing data, technical engineering data and reports.
• Applying principles and practices as used in engineering.
• Adapting approved engineering methods and standards a variety of engineering projects.
• Using and caring for equipment, tools and testing materials.
• Using and caring for computer-aided design and drafting (CADD), Geographic Information System (GIS), Global Positioning System (GPS) processing, survey data collection processing and other related electronic equipment.
• Supervising others, including team building.
• Explaining complicated technical problems in simple non-technical language.
• Problem-solving and technical decision-making for developing effective solutions.
• Both verbal and written communication.

Ability to:

• Train, lead, supervise and motivate employees.
• Interpret maps, plans, specifications, standards, policies, procedures and regulatory codes.
• Perform technical research, calculations, and computations, and prepare plans and reports.
• Plan, assign, supervise and review the work of subordinates.
• Manage time well, perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities.
• Convey ideas and concepts verbally and in writing.
• Perform in a stressful environment while maintaining a professional manner.
• Continue professional growth through continuing education.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees and officials, developers, engineers, contractors, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public.

Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 10-60 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, mental effort, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer, and viewing screens for long periods. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, driving, repetitive motion, and client/customer contact to perform the essential functions. Subject to contact with noise, vibration, fumes, foul odor, dirt, dust, mist, gases, and poor ventilation. Requires use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, and gloves. Requires fieldwork, and exposure to traffic, public work development sites, construction site hazards, climbing and walking and traveling over rough, uneven, mud, rocky, high grass terrain, and indoors/outdoors in all types of weather (excessive heat and cold).
This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.
Employment Type: Full Time