engineering technician dpw

Location: City of Ithaca, NY

Department: Department of Public Works – Engineering

Classification: Competitive

Bargaining Unit: Administrative

Salary: $57,92

Position Description: The work involves responsibility for coordinating the various aspects of engineering

projects to ensure that all specifications are met, all applicable regulations and codes are adhered to, and

that projects are properly completed on a timely, cost effective basis. The incumbent works in the field,

performing technical engineering, work and or survey in connection with on-going inspections of job sites,

as well as in the office developing cost estimates, schematics, preliminary project drawings and project

specifications. The incumbent also acts as a liaison with contractors, consultants, public utilities, and

property owners regarding projects. This position differs from that of an Assistant Civil Engineer by virtue

of the fact that an Engineering Technician performs technical work rather than professional engineering

tasks. The work is performed under direct supervision of a higher level Engineer in accordance with

standard engineering principles, practices and techniques. Does related work as required.

To view the complete job description, visit: Engineering Technician job description.

Minimum Qualifications: Either:

a) Possession of an Associate's degree in construction technology, engineering technology or related

field; or

b) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and two (2) years of

full-time paid experience, or its part-time paid equivalent, performing technical engineering tasks such

as design, drafting, surveying or inspecting highways, buildings or bridges; or

c) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b).

Note: College degrees must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national,

or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education and/or U.S.

Secretary of Education. If an applicant's degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United

States and its territories, the applicant must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of

acceptable companies who provide this service can be found at

evaluation fee.

Special Requirement: Possession of a valid New York State Class D driver license or a valid driver

license equivalent to a New York State Class D driver license at the time of appointment and maintenance

of said license for the duration of employment.

Appointment Status and Exam Requirement: This will be a provisional appointment pending the

results of a civil service examination to be scheduled at a later date. Permanent appointment will be

dependent upon the candidate's exam score.

Residency Requirements: There are no residency requirements for this position.

Benefits: Refer to the Fringe Benefits webpage and Administrative Unit collective bargaining unit.

Supplemental Information:

• Computers are available for use by appointment. To schedule an appointment, contact the

Department of Human Resources/Civil Service at or by email to

• The City of Ithaca values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people of all

backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQ+, veterans, people with

disabilities, and those with lived experiences.

• The City of Ithaca is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Consistent with the

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the NYS Division of Human Rights (NYS DHR) it is the

policy of the City to provide reasonable accommodation when requested without causing an undue

hardship. If accommodation is needed, please call or contact us by email using

Application Materials Required:
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City of Ithaca application
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Copy of high school and college transcripts
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Copy of driver license

Applications will be accepted until December 31, 2025. Submit required application materials to:

Attn: City of Ithaca
Human Resources Department

All applications must be submitted electronically through our online application program. We do not accept

paper applications, faxed applications, e-mailed applications or photocopies of applications.

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Issued: December 15, 2025