Position Summary:
The Engineer Assistant II will provide assistance and technical support to the Engineering Design Division in the preparation of detailed plans and specifications for Capital Improvement and Gas Department projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop drawings from field notes in order to plot elevations and calculate quantities and distance.
- Coordinate with field personnel during construction projects.
- Provide public assistance for information from department records.
- May be asked to perform other duties as assigned.
- Assist in the evaluation and development of assigned personnel and employee performance documentation.
- Prepare construction plans and specifications after records have been researched and design information has been compiled.
- Determine locations of existing gas lines and stake locations for project construction.
- Operate computer aided drafting and design systems.
- Answer questions from field personnel, City staff, engineering consultants, contractors and the public relating to existing gas infrastructures.
- Assist with surveying operations including leveling, traversing and computations
- Provide information for gas tap and line locations, platting, utility easement and right-of-way.
- Prepares plats and drawings for City owned property, easements, and right-of-way.
Required Education & Experience:
- Minimum of four (4) years of experience in municipal infrastructure construction or other related field.
- Must have working knowledge of CADD software and GIS software, survey equipment, as well as GPS units and equipment.
- A combination of education and pertinent experience may be considered.
- Requires an Associate’s Degree
- A valid driver’s license is required. Successful out of state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver’s license within 90 days of hire