Engineering Technician

Eau Claire County - Eau Claire, WI

Eau Claire, WI

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Engineering Technician performs professional civil engineering technical support work relating to highway system planning, design, construction, and maintenance activities for county highways, bridges, culverts, and other appurtenances on the county road system. This position assists with other state and local road projects as requested.

Responsibilities

• Develops geometric layouts, profiles, and cross-sections for various projects in accordance with current local, state, and federal design standards.
• Prepares conceptual layouts and sketches, cost estimates, scoping documents, and drawings used for investigating a variety of possible solutions to roadway and bridge design problems.
• Completes computer-aided drafting and designing (CADD) functions, in accordance with current local, state, and federal design standards.
• Prepares detailed technical drawings, making engineering computations, preparing special provisions, and completing necessary forms for use in final construction plans.
• Generates cross-sections, determines construction limits, and performs earthwork computations.
• Computes estimated quantities and pay items for construction plans.
• Reviews and interprets reports, previous plan information, and layouts to ensure general knowledge of the project and that information is made available for plan preparation.
• Conducts lead inspections on complex multi-phase or multi-operational projects; monitors project progress; assures all inspected work is accomplished in accordance with contract requirements.
• Performs materials testing and sampling in the field using a variety of materials testing equipment and hand tools; analyzes test results; assures materials meet County and/or Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) specifications to secure certification of a construction project; determines the impact of test results; makes recommendations related to materials, structural integrity for roadway and/or bridge construction projects.
• Performs complex documentation to record quantity and quality of construction materials and completes required reports in accordance with contract requirements.
• Monitors construction project traffic control; encourages safe contractor practices; ensures personal safety is protected and ensures the project is completed to applicable safety practices, rules, and programs.
• Contributes to the development of road and bridge improvement and maintenance plans; assists the Highway Engineer with County biannual bridge inspections and reports as mandated by Wisconsin State Statute and Federal law; supports the County and local road biannual pavement inspections and report preparation as needed for the mandated Wisconsin Information System for Local Roads (WISLR) Program.
• Operates survey tools to enable accurate collection of field survey data for highway construction plans, or to perform construction staking, location, or miscellaneous surveys.
• Prepares, processes, and evaluates survey data for location and construction surveys sufficient to meet project deadlines with accurate and effective data.
• Processes data using CADD drafting and computational software producing maps ensuring accuracy standards are maintained.
• Creates digital terrain models sufficient for design plan requirements.
• Develops base maps used in preparation of design plans and department operations.
• Performs culvert and drainage inspections, data evaluation, and work plan development.
• Complies with records management guidelines and standards; issues and maintains files for county highway utility and access permits.
• Develops and maintains various highway databases and assists the Highway Engineer with advancing automation; performs traffic counts by use of various counters; researches deed, land record, and plan files; develops and maintains departmental filing system; performs various field highway inventories and inspections.
• Employs proficient skills in AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble GPS to perform automated and manual drafting tasks.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external partners; participates in public meetings; prepares communications exhibits, models, visual graphics, and reports for community development activities; develops solutions to construction problems and/or issues in the field; serves as the contact for field personnel, contractors, utility companies, and Department staff.
• Maintains, cleans, repairs, and calibrates equipment and tools used related to work activities.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• Associate degree in civil engineering technology or related field.
• Four (4) years of full-time experience performing roadway design utilizing CADD software and survey work utilizing modern survey techniques.
• Two (2) years of full-time experience with CADD software design and drafting for roads and/or bridges.
• Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
• Position will require a pre-employment physical exam.
• Position will be subject to pre-hire, random, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing during the course of employment.
• Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience performing roadway and/or bridge construction, materials, soils, and/or right-of-way activities.
• Considerable experience with AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D software.
• Experience with local, state, and federal governmental agency permit processes and requirements.
• Possess and maintain Highway Technician Certification and materials testing certifications.
• Certified as State of Wisconsin bridge inspector.