Senior Engineering Field Technician / Engineering Field Technician

The Engineering Field Technician performs a combination of field and office work to ensure that public infrastructure projects, private development activities, and other work in or impacting public rights-of-ways and easements is in compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and best practices.

Work primarily involves but is not limited to transportation systems; including streets, sidewalks, curb and gutter, and traffic control devices; utility systems including water transmission and distribution, wastewater collection and conveyance; and stormwater management facilities.

Represents the interests of the City as the key point of contact for contractors, the public, and City staff for ongoing project and construction activities oversight.

A Senior Engineering Field Technician will also handle high complexity projects and multiple stakeholders, often for projects with high visibility and/or significant community impact.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

ENGINEERING FIELD TECHNICIAN:


* Minimum of Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in inspection, construction, or maintenance of municipal infrastructure, or a closely related field, or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills and abilities.


* High school diploma or equivalent.


* Understanding and knowledge of applicable regulations and standards related to construction.


* Knowledge of construction materials, methods, and equipment; knowledge of inspection and testing principles, procedures, and equipment.


* Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, surveys documents, plats, and related documents.


* Understanding of principles related to operation of utility and transportation systems.


* Knowledge of safety equipment and practices.


* Computer skills including ability to utilize engineering and construction software and standard office applications.


* Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement.


* Ability to solve problems independently and as part of a team.


* Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability communicate effectively during difficult situations.


* Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with staff, contractors, and the public.


* Colorado Class "R" driver's license and acceptable driving record.


* Safety training including traffic safety, confined space, excavation safety, and construction site safety, or ability to complete within three months.

SENIOR ENGINEERING FIELD TECHNICIAN:


* Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in inspection, construction, or maintenance of municipal utility and transportation infrastructure, or a closely related field, or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills and abil...