Salary : $43,057.00 – $70,664.00 Annually
Location : San Antonio, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2023-00227
Department: Engineering and Construction
Opening Date: 10/06/2023
Closing Date: 11/5/2023 11:59 PM Central
Grade 16: Starting hourly rate: $20.7007. Rate of pay depends on qualifications.
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Engineering Technician is responsible for the preparation, evaluation, and coordination of construction plans and specifications for planning, design, and construction of utilities and facilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Works with project team to gather as-built documents, block maps, televising records, asset condition records including main break history and maintenance work orders, engineering and planning documents, and other SAWS data and information needed by engineering design teams.
- Requests, analyzes, and interprets maps to indicate existing and proposed utilities on construction plans to avoid design conflicts and maintain SAWS and applicable governmental requirements and standards.
- Requests, analyzes, and converts basic digital information such as digital surveys for construction design and consultant’s digital designs to meet SAWS’ computer standard settings.
- Under the supervision of a licensed PE, designs and/or evaluates construction plans of wastewater, water, reuse, chilled water, and facility projects.
- Reviews submittals from engineering consultants to ensure compliance with SAWS standards and TCEQ rules and regulations.
- Prepares and/or evaluates project record drawings including performing field verification and coordinating with consultants, Construction Management Inspectors, Project Engineers, and Geographic Information System (GIS) staff as needed to ensure final approval of record drawings for SAWS projects
- Prepares engineering sketches, exhibits, plans and maps for utility and facility projects.
- Obtains necessary permits itemizes construction documentation for construction plans of wastewater, water, reuse, chilled water, and facility projects.
- Coordinates projects with various internal/external, office and field personnel.
- Performs basic engineering calculations.
- Documents and monitors project conditions using a Digital/Video Camera, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), and/or other applicable tools.
- Provides on-the-job training and assistance to other staff.
- Performs on-site field inspections.
- Demonstrates a continuous effort to improve skill levels.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
DECISION MAKING
- The Engineering Technician works under general supervision.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma or GED
- One year experience using Bluebeam Software, Auto CADD, or MicroStation 3D CAD Software.
- Two years’ experience in water, wastewater, utility infrastructure, or construction review, and/or design.
- Valid Class “C” Texas Driver’s License.
- Proficient in the use and application of computer assisted design drafting software, word processing, spreadsheet, email, and database software.
- Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules.
San Antonio Water System values the contributions of all its employees, providing them the best in compensation and benefits. The benefits package is designed to attract and retain a workforce of qualified employees who share a responsibility in providing quality water to 1 million consumers.
From an affordable medical and dental plan to life-sustaining retirement and insurance plans, we offer benefits that reward employees for their commitment to a challenging career at SAWS. Employee benefits include the following:
- Competitive, market-based salaries
- Performance-based incentives
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Prescription drug program
- Vision care plan
- Two retirement plans
- Deferred compensation plans (457 plan)
- Disability income
- Paid leave (vacation, sick, personal)
- Education assistance program
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible, tax-deferred health and dependent care spending accounts
- Wellness programs
- On-Site Fitness Facilities
- Community service opportunities
Click on the link for additional information regarding benefits:
01
Which best describes your highest level of education?
- I do NOT have a High School Diploma/GED
- I have a High School Diploma or GED
- I have some college hours (less than 60 credits)
- I have a Bachelor’s Degree
- I have a Master’s Degree or higher
02
If you attended college, indicate college hours completed, degree type, and major.
03
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN – How many years of experience do you have using Bluebeam Software, Auto CADD, or MicroStation 3D CAD Software?
- No Experience
- Less than 1 year of experience
- 1 year of experience or more
04
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN: How many years’ experience do you have in water, wastewater, utility infrastructure, or construction review, and/or design?
- No experience
- Less than 2 years of experience
- 2 years of experience or more
05
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN: How many years of experience do you have in a customer service environment?
- No experience
- Less than 1 year of experience
- Between 1 and 2 years of experience
- More than 2 years of experience
06
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN: In detail, please describe your experience processing Public Sector permits. Please include how many years you have been performing these duties. If no experience, enter N/A.
07
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN: Please describe your knowledge in the use and application of Computer Assisted Design and Drafting (CADD) software, word processing, spreadsheet, email, and database software. If no experience, indicate N/A.
08
Do you have a valid Texas driver’s license? If so, what type of driver’s license do you have?
- Class C
- Class CDL – B
- Class CDL – A
- I do not have a valid driver’s license.
- I have a valid driver’s license from another state.
Required Question