Engineering Technician I/II/Senior (Water)

THE POSITION

**Scheduled salary increase of 5% scheduled for July 2026**

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full-time vacancy. The list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and temporary vacancies for up to one year.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Vallejo Water Department is a dynamic organization engaged in growth and positive change for the benefit of our customers and community. The Department provides potable water to approximately 151,000 customers through a highly complex system including multiple raw water sources, three treatment plants, 600 miles of distribution pipe, 8 pressure zones, 27 pump stations, and 37,000 service connections. Vallejo Water is California State certified a Treatment-5/Distribution-5 system.

THE CITY OF VALLEJO

• Receives immediate supervision from higher level engineering staff.

• Receives general supervision from higher level engineering staff.

• Receives general supervision from higher level engineering staff.
• Exercises functional and technical supervision over lower level Engineering Technician staff.

Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Engineering Technician I

• Apply survey information and reduce field notes to layout and draft designs and drawings for various engineering and planning projects including base mapping, overlay preparation, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, water mains, street designs, site plans, presentation layouts and publication mockups.
• Research records, maps and other data to obtain engineering data pertaining to assigned public works projects.
• Update maps of the City as new roads, plats or other changes are made; duplicate maps as required for City or other use.
• Answer questions from the public regarding property descriptions, set back lines, water main locations, street and traffic engineering, and related information.
• Serve as a member of a survey crew; act as an instrument operator or rod/chainperson; operate a full range of survey equipment including theodolites, automatic levels, rod level, transits, electronic measuring devices, and other equipment to measure distances, horizontal angles and elevations.
• Compile field notes, complete preliminary drawings, plot plans and profiles, elevations and improvement of sewers, streets, water mains and related public works projects.
• Participate in the design of horizontal and vertical street alignments including curbs, gutters and sidewalks; prepare all necessary engineering calculations.
• Perform a variety of related office or field tasks to gather, analyze and record data and otherwise assist engineers in the preparation of bid specifications or construction design specifications.
• Assist in performing construction inspections of public improvement projects and other work completed within the street right-of-way by overseeing assigned public works projects to assure conformance to plans and specifications; process inspection records with appropriate departmental personnel.
• Perform entry level drafting activities in preparation of plans for public works projects.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

• Perform drafting in preparation of plans for public works projects.
• Provide information to the public, contractors and consultants relative to engineering office business and technical matters.
• Coordinate public works projects with applicable city, state and federal officials and other relevant agencies and parties.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

• Perform necessary calculations to facilitate construction staking layout of approved engineering drawings.
• Conduct research of ownership, legal descriptions, or other such data needed to complete information required in preparation for construction.
• Perform construction inspections of public improvement projects and other work completed within the street right-of-way by overseeing assigned public works projects to assure conformance to plans and specifications; process inspection records with appropriate departmental personnel.
• Meet with contractors to coordinate construction schedules.

• Check plans for accuracy and compliance with City standards and general construction practices.
• Research, investigate and analyze complex land title problems; prepare recommendations for professional staff.
• Participate in the preparation of legal descriptions and plat maps for right-of-way or public Perform basic engineering calculations in determining various quantities as required; calculate distance, angles, and traverses.
• Assist in preparing waterline easements as required.
• Prepare and process water services applications; prepare required materials.
• Calculate water connections fees for residential and commercial consumers, acquisitions including easements, abandonments, lease parcels and real property.
• Assist engineering staff in the preparation of engineering designs, related drawings, specifications and construction project estimates.
• Check subdivision maps for accuracy and compliance with City standards, ordinances, and Subdivision Map Act/Land Surveyors Act.
• Maintain and update a variety of water supply and water distribution systems records, charts, and transactions.
• Provide information on water service regulations, procedures, cross-connections requirements including size of piping and assembly, fire protection systems, testing and monitoring, and health and plumbing codes.
• Act as a liaison with other agencies to monitor projects in areas where water distribution mains are located; monitor, investigate, implement water use surveys, and insure compliance with regulations of the recycled water use program and the backflow prevention program.
• Contact customers to market recycled water and coordinate modifications necessary to convert existing services to recycled water including steps to verify separation of potable and non-potable systems.
• Prepare feasibility studies for the acquisition of technical survey equipment.
• Perform purchasing activities for the division.
• When assigned to the Drafting function:
• Apply survey information and field notes to create designs and drawings for various engineering and planning projects.
• Perform skilled drafting in preparation of plans for public works projects; uses programs such as AutoCAD Civil 3d, as well as manual drafting to prepare drawings; utilize various drafting equipment and tools including computers, plotters, scanners, digital cameras and specialized drafting instruments.
• Gather field data for design input to various projects; compute and file data on new and existing public works projects.
• Prepare, revise and maintain various drawings and maps.
• Assist various employees in the use of computer-aided drafting applications and related programs.

• Lead and perform a variety of the most complex technical civil engineering work including design and drafting work and design review; to perform duties involved in office engineering and construction inspection activities.
• Perform skilled drafting in preparation of plans for public works projects.
• Provide information to the public, contractors and consultants relative to engineering office business and technical matters.
• Coordinate public works projects with applicable city, state and federal officials and other relevant agencies and parties.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

• Lead and facilitate construction staking layout of approved engineering drawings.
• Conduct research of ownership, legal descriptions or other such data needed to complete information required in preparation for construction.
• Participate in the preparation of legal descriptions and plat maps for right-of-way or public acquisitions including easements, abandonments, lease parcels and real property.
• Assist engineering staff in the preparation of engineering designs, related drawings, specifications and construction project estimates.
• Perform construction inspection for various projects; insure project is built to the plans and specifications.
• Meet with contractors to coordinate construction schedules.
• Assists with the American Public Works Association accreditation process by participating in meetings, sharing information, and facilitating the adoption of new procedures directly related to the function.

• Lead and perform the checking of plans for accuracy and compliance with City standards and general construction practices.
• Apply survey information and field notes to create designs and drawings for various engineering and planning projects.
• Research, investigate and analyze complex land title problems; prepare recommendations for professional staff.
• Act as project manager, project designer, project inspector, and project administrator for various Capital Improvement Projects.
• Prepare feasibility studies for the acquisition of technical equipment.
• Perform purchasing activities for the division.

Engineering Technician I

• Terminology, methods, practices, and techniques of drafting and computer aided design.
• Trigonometry as applied to the computation of angles, areas, distances, and traverses.
• Basic principles and practices of surveying.
• Engineering maps and records.
• Construction plans and specifications.
• City policies and procedures related to traffic and right-of-way issues.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.

• Learn to understand and interpret engineering plans and specifications.
• Perform basic civil engineering drafting work.
• Reduce, interpret, and apply field notes in the performance of drafting and survey duties.
• Compile rough technical data and prepare statistical and narrative reports from field studies.
• Prepare and maintain accurate engineering records.
• Use algebraic formulas, trigonometry tables and statistical mathematics to accomplish the level of work described herein.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Terminology, methods, practices, and techniques of drafting and computer aided design.
• Principles and uses of algebra and geometry.
• Trigonometry as applied to the computation of angles, areas, distances, and traverses.
• Basic principles and practices of surveying.
• Design and construction theory and engineering design standards.
• Materials, methods, and techniques of modern construction including construction plans and specifications.
• Methods and techniques of construction inspection.
• Engineering maps and records.
• Drafting materials, tools, and equipment.
• Standards applicable to engineering drawings.
• City policies and procedures related to traffic and right-of-way issues.
• Commonly used word processing, spreadsheet, and database computer applications.
• Records management practices and procedures including techniques in organizing and maintaining accurate files and records.
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
• Correct English usage including punctuation, grammar, spelling, and business letter writing.
• Basic safety practices and procedures related to the working environment.
• Construction plans and specifications.
• Applicable laws, regulations, codes, department policies, governing assigned engineering duties.

• Inrerpret and apply state and local policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations.
• Interpret, and apply field notes in the performance of drafting duties.
• Compile rough technical data and prepare statistical and narrative reports from field studies.
• Perform civil engineering design and drafting work.
• Use computer-aided drafting and/or geographic information system software to prepare neat and accurate maps, drawings and layouts from notes and sketches.
• Read and understand record drawings, parcel and subdivision maps, construction improvement plans and specifications; interpret engineering plans and specifications.
• Compile and enter statistical and other data accurately into appropriate forms, reports, and documents.
• Understand and interpret City engineering plans and specifications.
• Work on an established set of tasks in accordance with pre-established policies, procedures and standards under the general direction of a supervisor.
• Integrate technical knowledge with interpersonal and communication skills dealing with the public.
• Deal firmly and tactfully with contractors, engineers, and property owners.
• Prepare accurate engineering records.
• Use algebraic formulas, trigonometry tables and statistical mathematics to accomplish the level of work described herein.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Techniques and practices of land surveying.
• Trigonometry as applied to the computation of angles, areas, distances, and traverses.
• Design and construction theory and engineering design standards.
• Terminology, methods, practices, and techniques of drafting and computer aided design.
• Materials, methods, and techniques of modern construction.
• Methods and techniques of construction inspection.
• Engineering maps and records.
• Drafting materials, tools, and equipment.
• Standards applicable to engineering drawings.
• Construction plans and specifications.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.
• Applicable laws, regulations, codes, department policies, governing assigned engineering duties.
• Information contained in applicable memoranda of understanding.
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.

• Lead, supervise, train and evaluate assigned Engineering Technicians.
• Interpret and apply state and local policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations.
• Interpret, and apply field notes in the performance of drafting duties.
• Compile rough technical data and prepare statistical and narrative reports from field studies.
• Perform civil engineering design and drafting work.
• Understand and interpret engineering plans and specifications.
• Deal firmly and tactfully with contractors, engineers, and property owners.
• Prepare accurate engineering records.
• Use algebraic formulas, trigonometry tables and statistical mathematics to accomplish the level of work described herein.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Experience: One year of technical engineering experience.
• Training: A High School Diploma or G.E.D with specialized college level courses related to assigned areas of responsibility.

• Experience: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible technical engineering experience in the areas of drafting, design and construction inspection.
• Training: A High School Diploma or G.E.D and at least fifteen (15) semester units of college level courses covering subjects such as engineering, drafting, construction inspection, construction management, water treatment and distribution systems, hydrology, environmental design, or other topics related to assigned areas of responsibility.

• Experience: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible technical engineering experience in the areas of drafting, design and construction inspection.
• Training: High School diploma or G E D and at least fifteen (15) semester units of college level courses covering subjects such as engineering, drafting, construction inspection, constriction management, water treatment and distribution systems., hydrology, environmental design, or other topics related to assigned areas of responsibility.

The Recruitment & Selection Process

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