Principal Engineering Technician - Transportation

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside's Transportation Department has multiple openings for Principal Engineering Technician (PET) to support Project Development and Capital Improvements Division.

Under direction of a Licensed Civil Engineer the PET leads a team in the development of plans, specifications, and estimates necessary to construct Capital Improvement Projects, assigning and reviewing the work of staff throughout the project.

The positions will coordinate with project stakeholders to develop a clear scope of the project, maintain the project schedule and perform the review of their deliverables.

The project stakeholders may include partner cities, Caltrans, Army Core of Engineers and various utility companies.

The PET plays a critical role assisting the design group in obtaining maps from utilities, coordinating with various owners drafting and reviewing agreements to ensure that all changes and designs based on utility maps comply with relevant regulations and standards.

The department seeks applicants with thorough knowledge of Caltrans Standard Plans, Specifications and Contracts, the County of Riverside Special Provisions, Ordinance 461 and industry computer applications MicroStation, InRoads, ArcGIS, and ArcMap proficient in Office Suite.

The most competitive candidates will be will be experienced in the reconstruction, resurfacing, widening and realignment of roadway projects with the ability lead, train, coach and mentor staff.

Meet the Team!

The Transportation Department is responsible for planning, designing, funding, building, operating and maintaining all roads, bridges, and transportation facilities within the unincorporated County territory.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Supervise, review, analyze, and integrate the work of technical staff.

• Consult with project coordinators or requesting agencies to define project scope, priorities and deadlines.

• Solve difficult technical and scheduling problems.

• Select and adapt plans, techniques, designs, or layouts for projects; develop cost estimates and scheduling for various projects; monitor quality and progress.

• Coordinate the development, maintenance and implementation of new and/or computerized applications; write project status reports, standards, procedures, and analysis summaries.

• Serve as liaison with users and clients to explain system, resolve problems and define needs.

• Analyze technical engineering data and prepare reports and recommendations.

• Review information submitted by outside agencies for accuracy and compliance with County standards.

• Participate in the selection and training of subordinate staff; evaluate the work of staff and resolve problems or recommend corrective disciplinary actions; assign work to subordinate staff based upon technical qualifications.

• Perform the most complex duties requiring extensive and thorough technical proficiency.

• Contact contractors, inspectors and the public as requi...