Join our team as an Engineering Technician II! In this role, you’ll manage capital construction projects, lead survey crews, and gather vital public infrastructure data. You’ll also prepare detailed engineering plans, maps, estimates, and reports. Ensure City standards are met by reviewing and monitoring private development projects and conducting final inspections. Your expertise will help resolve engineering-related inquiries and complaints. If you're ready to advance your technical skills and make a significant impact on our community's infrastructure, we want you on board.
Salary will increase to $31.86 per hour after successfully completing a six-month probationary period.
Enjoy a generous package of perks including:
• Competitive Benefits:12.5 paid holidays, comprehensive health benefits, excellent retirement pension plan, and paid vacation and sick leave.
• Dedicated Health Center: Free check-ups/physicals, chronic condition management, bloodwork, immunizations, and numerous free prescriptions for employees and dependents.
Key Responsibilities
Project Oversight & Compliance
• Oversee capital construction projects, ensuring compliance with City standards and managing essential project documentation.
• Measure work progress, process payments, and conduct final acceptance inspections of private development projects.
• Direct and conduct testing of contractor's work and materials, utilizing and adjusting basic testing equipment.
• Issue permits for water and sewer taps; perform field inspections for contractor compliance.
• Review plans and specifications for adherence to City standards.
Surveying & Engineering
• Serve as survey party chief or crew member, using equipment such as transits, levels, GPS, and electronic total stations.
• Prepare engineering drawings, designs, details, and standards from complex survey notes or electronic data. Compile data and prepare preliminary reports on public infrastructure, including location, dimensions, and condition.
Data Management & Documentation
• Update permanent engineering files, records, and maps to document changes, additions, and corrections to City infrastructure.
• Research property ownership and legal descriptions at the County Clerk's office. Provide field locates for City water and sewer facilities.
Public Interaction & Support
• Respond to inquiries and complaints from the public, consultants, contractors, agencies, utility companies, and City departments regarding engineering operations.
• Address public complaints related to street, drainage, water, and sewer issues.
Qualifications
Needed Knowledge & Skills
• High school diploma or equivalent, with additional vocational or college courses in civil engineering, surveying, or construction.
• Valid State of Illinois driver's license.
• Three years of relevant experience in civil engineering, engineering technology, or surveying; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and ArcGIS is preferred.
• Strong grasp of mathematics, including trigonometry.
• Basic proficiency in Excel.
• Knowledge of civil engineering and surveying principles, practices, and equipment.
• Understanding of construction practices and equipment.
• Competence in using computers and relevant software.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Skill in applying engineering standards and specifications to evaluate work.
• Capacity to plan, organize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in drafting with minimal supervision.
• Effective communication with various stakeholders.
• Physical stamina for outdoor work in adverse conditions at construction sites.
To Apply
Take the next step in your engineering career with the City of Decatur! If you're a detail-oriented professional with experience in civil engineering, surveying, or construction, this is your chance to apply your skills to meaningful projects that shape our community. Don't miss this chance to advance your career—apply today! Complete an application at the link below with all requested relevant information. Incomplete applications will be rejected. Downloading your resume prefills some sections of the application but does not replace the application.
