Senior Engineering Field Technician / Engineering Field Technician

The Engineering Field Technician Performs a combination of field and office work to ensure that public infrastructure projects, private development activities, and other work in or impacting public rights-of-ways and easements is in compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and best practices.

Work primarily involves but is not limited to transportation systems; including streets, sidewalks, curb and gutter, and traffic control devices; utility systems including water transmission and distribution, wastewater collection and conveyance; and stormwater management facilities.

Represents the interests of the City as the key point of contact for contractors, the public, and City staff for ongoing project and construction activities oversight.

A Senior Engineering Field Technician will also handle high complexity projects and multiple stakeholders, often for projects with high visibility and/or significant community impact.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

ENGINEERING FIELD TECHNICIAN:

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum of Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in inspection, construction, or maintenance of municipal infrastructure, or a closely related field, or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills and abilities; high school diploma or equivalent; understanding and knowledge of applicable regulations and standards related to construction; knowledge of construction materials, methods, and equipment; knowledge of inspection and testing principles, procedures, and equipment; ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, surveys documents, plats, and related documents; understanding of principles related to operation of utility and transportation systems; knowledge of safety equipment and practices; computer skills including ability to utilize engineering and construction software and standard office applications; ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement; ability to solve problems independently and as part of a team; strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability communicate effectively during difficult situations; ability to establish and maintain working relationships with staff, contractors, and the public; Colorado Class "R" driver's license and acceptable driving record; safety training including traffic safety, confined space, excavation safety, and construction site safety, or ability to complete within three months.

Desired Qualifications (In Addition to Required Minimum):

Two (2) years of college or technical school with major course work in civil engineering or related area; advanced knowledge of regulations and specifications including the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and Americans with Disabilities Act: certification as a traffic control technician or traffic control supervisor; certification as a water distribution and or wastewater collecti...