Engineering Technician

Engineering Technician

HIRING RANGE: $28.76- $32.37 per hour.

New to the City of Grand Junction Team? Receive 40 Hours Paid Time Off Upon Hire

About the Position:
The City of Grand Junction's Transportation and Engineering Division seeks a creative, team-oriented Engineering Technician to provide support on utility infrastructure projects. Under the supervision of professional engineering staff, this position will primarily be responsible for drafting, designing, and preparing engineering drawings for capital improvement projects. Applicants proficient using AutoCAD Civil3D software with experience in design of utility projects and/or experience in drafting for land surveying are encouraged to apply.

About Our Culture:
At the City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo, ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and commitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions.

What You'll Do:

• Develop existing conditions plans and mapping based on land surveying data.
• Prepare site plans, grading, water, sewer, and transportation layouts using AutoCAD Civil3D software.
• Conduct site visits, surveys, and research local standards/codes for design of public projects.
• Prepare final construction drawings, details, and specifications for capital improvement and maintenance projects.
• Participate in the preparation of quantity estimates and cost estimating for capital improvement projects.
• Prepare a variety of illustrations, graphics, and exhibits to support land surveying, public meetings, and other departments.
• Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and priorities for assigned programs.

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What We're Looking For:

• Associate degree from an accredited institution with course work in engineering technology.
• Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience performing technical engineering work including experience with civil engineering design software programs and applications.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver's license.

Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

Notice to Applicants:
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume or attachments

City of Grand Junction Employee Childcare Facility:
The City of Grand Junction proudly operates its own childcare facility for employees and their families. Serving children ages 6 weeks (infants) to 6 years (preschool), the program provides a nurturing and educational environment where children can learn, explore, and grow under the care of experienced early childhood professionals.

Explore the Area:
Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest. Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits) we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses such as traffic and trail congestion. With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play.

Learn more about our area on Visit Grand Junction's website and Instagram

At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

If you have any questions or need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office