Engineering Technician I, II, & III - Sonoma Public Infrastructure

Starting salary up to $53.10/hour ($110,826/year) and a competitive total compensation package!

Currently, the Sonoma Public Infrastructure (SPI) Department is recruiting to fill two positions at either the Engineering Technician I, II, and/or III levels. If you are interested in applying at the other levels of this opportunity, you must apply to the separate, concurrent recruitments being conducted for each level.

SPI’s Engineering Technician positions support the Construction Contract Administration, Engineering Design, Field Survey Crew, Materials Lab, and Transportation workgroups. They work both in the field and in the office, preparing improvement plans, specifications, and estimates and developing information necessary to obtain permits from regulatory agencies. Working as part of a small team, they are responsible for construction contract administration, overseeing contractor activities on County of Sonoma's road and bridge construction projects, preparing and reviewing all contract pay estimates, ensuring conformance with environmental regulations and Caltrans specifications, and ensuring safety on the job sites and with staff. Normally the work is completed within regular hours, with occasion overtime required by projects. Work is performed year-round in all weather conditions.

Currently, the Design and Construction workgroups are looking for two candidates with highly effective communication skills who possess experience:

Accurately calculating mathematical quantities

Creating drawings, exhibits, and details in AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar software

Preparing hydrology and hydraulic calculations for determining drainage design

Working with survey principles and preparing Right of Way exhibits

Investigating and recommending traffic safety item installations

Producing a variety of exhibits and keeping accurate records

Resolving problems in the field within contractual specifications

Coordinating construction work and communicating with contractors, other agencies, and the public

Salary is negotiable within the established range and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit, www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Apply by 9/17/24