Civil Engineering Technician

ZipRecruiter - Pleasanton, CA

Full-time

Pleasanton, CA

About the position

AIM Engineering Consultants is seeking experienced Engineering Technicians to support project teams with a variety of technical and administrative tasks. The role involves civil 3D drafting, basic design, project coordination, and client communication, contributing to the successful execution of engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering drawings, exhibits, plans, and other documents.
• Provide engineering support to project teams and managers.
• Interface and coordinate with other engineers, outside agency staff, utility company staff, and/or the private development community.
• Perform technical planning and research, basic design approach, and the layout of assigned projects including civil, electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic provisions.
• Prepare engineering drawings, contract specifications, and cost estimates.
• Review a variety of construction plans, as-built drawings, and cost estimates for compliance and/or consistency with project specifications and requirements.
• Perform roadway, building, landscaping, and other project drafting, including structural detailing for final plans.
• Perform sub-professional engineering, architectural, and landscape architectural studies of moderate difficulty for projects.
• Operate and utilize a variety of specialized software programs relevant to work performed.
• Prepare graphical documents for reports and presentations.
• Organize, acquire, and maintain office records and file information.
• Review planning applications, traffic impact analysis reports, grading permits, subdivision maps, and street improvement plans for private development projects in accordance with adopted policies and agency standards.

Requirements

• 3+ years of increasingly responsible sub-professional engineering/technical support experience, including two years of experience in drafting, developing plans, specifications, estimates (PS&E), and construction or infrastructure inspections, traffic engineering, and/or field surveying.
• AA or B.S. in Civil Engineering, Surveying, Design Technology, Engineering Technology or related field from an ABET-accredited curriculum or equivalent plus appropriate continuing education.
• Familiarity with basic engineering and surveying terms and methods.
• Understanding of the use of pertinent computer software, including AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Strong communication skills and team-oriented.