Engineering Technician I

*Current County employees may be eligible for a higher step placement per the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

To perform routine technical and paraprofessional field engineering work, construction inspection and drafting.

Essential job duties may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Performs routine technical and paraprofessional field engineering work, construction inspection and drafting.
• Performs survey crew duties, including the operation of standard survey equipment.
• Inspects field construction projects to ensure that contract work meets County requirements.
• Performs State required construction material tests such as sand equivalent and grading analysts.
• Assists in preparation of construction plans, cross sections, profiles, and airport layouts.
• Reproduces prints and sepias of aerial, topography survey and other engineering maps.
• Performs traffic counts and sight distance inspection of traffic problems.
• Inspects survey maps for compliance with Subdivision Map Act and Land Surveyor’s Act, and mathematical accuracy.
• Performs related duties as required.

Any combination of education, training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Education: Completion of an accredited two (2) year college curriculum in civil engineering or a related technical field. 

Experience: One (1) year of experience in technical engineering work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

This work consists of technical and paraprofessional duties at an entry-level of classification within a series.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s license.
• All County of Del Norte employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through State law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County of Del Norte requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Work related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Knowledge of:

• Principles of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Surveying and drafting procedures and equipment.
• Methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in construction engineering.
• Materials sampling and testing procedures.

 Ability To:

• Operate precision surveying instruments.
• Learn to perform drafting work and to assist in the preparation of engineering designs.
• Gather data and prepare accurate reports.
• Follow oral and written directions.
• Obtain material samples and perform routine tests.
• Make mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.