Senior Engineering Technician

at  DuPage County Government

POSITION SUMMARY

We are pleased to offer a job opportunity to work as a Senior Engineering Technician within the DuPage County Public Works department.

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE OR EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Completion of two college level courses in drafting or surveying, geological science, or related field
• One to three years of experience in sub-professional engineering, construction or utilities work
• Must possess and maintain in good standing, a valid Illinois driver’s license

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Heavy Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Use of arm and /or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for medium work.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Reviews engineering drawings, plans and specifications for construction or revision to land or physical characteristics of land owned or controlled by the County
• Applies knowledge of standards to requests
• Inspects job sites and contractor’s work to ensure standards and specifications, lines, grades and traffic control are satisfied
• Confers with engineers, developers, consulting engineers, architects and contractors
• Identifies unacceptable features and obtains corrections
• Obtains plans and agreements to meet standards
• Issues necessary permits for construction
• Conducts field inspections and performs GPS surveys of utility assets
• Reviews and submits plans and revisions for approval by senior engineers
• Corresponds with developers and others regarding complaints and required corrections
• Updates utility maps and performs utility asset management processes
• Inspects revised work for conformity
• Provides technical assistance where applicable
• Inspects and documents emergency utility repairs made by municipal departments
• Logs in new files and updates computer inventory of permit files, construction drawings, and other documents
• Provides guidance and shares knowledge with other Engineering Staff regarding policy and procedural questions
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor or department management