Engineering Tech - Designer

Engineering Tech - Designer

Salary

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Location

Public Works - 215 D St. Lewiston, ID

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

00335

Department

Public Works

Division

Engineering

Opening Date

07/08/2026

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION:

The selected candidate will work under the supervision of a professional engineer. The successful candidate could be a designer with experience or an EIT with the essential skills and knowledge required by the position. It is unlikely one person will possess all of the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined below but it is expected the selected candidate will engage in developing them. An EIT candidate will be encouraged and given the experience to pursue their professional engineering license. The starting salary for this position is $56,126.88 annually. The full salary range is $56,126.88 - $81,631.06 annually. This position is open until filled.

Position Summary:

Under the general direction of the Engineering Project Supervisor perform a variety of duties involving technical office and field engineering/inspection work, including the review and design of streets, sewers, water systems, storm drainage, building, and other capital improvements; perform field surveys during design and construction phases of public works projects; provide technical writing for project applications and documents.

Essential Duties:

Provide engineering design and drafting services to staff engineers utilizing AutoDesk/AutoCad Civil 3D or similar software for public works projects.

Provide technical writing for capital projects, including grant proposals and applications, technical memoranda, press releases, planning documents, and assisting capital engineers in developing technical specifications.

Perform a variety of duties involving technical office, field engineering, and inspection work, including the review and design of streets, sewers, water systems, storm drainage, and other capital improvements.

Perform calculations, drafting, and design related to the preparation of plans and specifications for the construction of streets, sewers, storm sewers, water system facilities, and other public works projects; operate computers and applicable drafting software to draft and design projects.

Conduct field surveys during design and construction phases of public works projects; create design and topographic base map drawings from survey data; maintain records for capital improvement projects as needed.

Operate a variety of professional survey equipment including GPS rovers, total stations, data collectors, levels, calculators, and computers.

Develop and propose revisions or updates to City engineering standards and specifications.

Perform field work and calculations related to engineering studies.

Assist in maintaining a current GIS and asset management database of City owned infrastructure, and related GIS maps.

Provide technical assistance to the public, construction personnel, and consulting engineers.

Interact in a professional manner with personnel, customers and other agencies.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Licenses And Other Requirements:

Must possess a valid Idaho State driver's license. Engineer In Training (EIT) Certification preferred.

Education And/Or Experience:

High school diploma and a minimum of two years of progressive experience in civil engineering technology or a two or four year college degree in civil engineering technology or a closely related field. Progressive experience using recent AutoDesk/AutoCAD design, surveying and drafting software such as Civil 3D or Completion of AutoDesk/AutoCAD training courses and college-level coursework is a plus.

Knowledge & Abilities:

Operation of computer-aided drafting, engineering and drafting software.

Knowledge and experience regarding contemporary methods, equipment, drafting techniques, software applications and materials used in civil engineering.

Drafting, mapping, surveying, and construction inspection techniques, instruments and equipment.

Knowledge of construction, maintenance, and repair procedures, practices, techniques, equipment, and materials used for street maintenance.

Knowledge of technical writing including grant proposals and applications, technical memoranda, press releases, planning documents, and project specifications.

Good oral and written communication skills, including correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.

Knowledge and experience of principles and practices of civil engineering.

Basic mathematics including geometry, trigonometry, and engineering design principles.

Principles of street, sewer, water and storm drainage design.

Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment.

Demonstrate good interpersonal skills including tact, patience and courtesy to others.

Ability to perform technical engineering duties related to assigned area of specialty.

Explain technical or scientific ideas in simple and clear language.

Interpret various references of engineering design criteria and City regulations.

Perform a variety of duties involving technical office and field engineering work, including the review and design of streets, sewers, water system, storm drainage, building and other capital improvements.

Conduct land use reviews, including the review of streets, sewers, water systems, storm drainage, building, and other capital improvements.

Ability to perform field surveys and field inspections related to engineering; taking accurate and detailed notes and measurements.

Ability to sit for extended periods and intermittently be able to move, stand, kneel, stoop, bend and twist at the waist, walk, traverse uneven slopes and terrain, drive a passenger car, pickup truck, or van and work in all types of weather.

Ability to speak and exchange information.

Ability to see, including close vision.

Ability to work independently with little direction, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Ability to understand, interpret and apply applicable laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, policies and procedures.

Take accurate and detailed field notes and measurements.

Working Conditions:

Indoor and outdoor work environment, subject to adverse weather conditions; driving a vehicle to conduct work.

Sufficient body mobility, flexibility, and balance to perform duties in and around construction sites. Work in or around active traffic and or construction equipment.

Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodations, which permits the employee to review and evaluate complex project designs and plans and operate a computer or related equipment.

Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodations, which permits the employee to, discern verbal instructions, effectively communicate with others in person or on the telephone.

Occasionally, lifting or moving components weighing up to 50 pounds.

Sufficient, dexterity of hand and fingers to operate a computer or related equipment.

City of Lewiston offers a competitive and comprehensive benefit package to all full time employees. Benefits include:

• Health Plan - A high quality, affordable health plan that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage administered by Regence BlueShield of Idaho and Delta Dental of Idaho. The City pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% of the premium for dependents.
• Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI) - PERSI, one of the best pension plans nationwide, ensures our employees have first-class, reliable retirement. Employees can also contribute additional funds to PERSI Choice 401(k), Nationwide 457, ICMA 457, or ICMA Roth IRA through payroll.
• Holiday Leave - Employees enjoy 13 paid holidays throughout the year including a floating holiday to use on a day of their choosing.
• Vacation/Sick Leave - Employees accrue vacation and sick leave at competitive rates.
• Basic Life Insurance - Upon hire, employees are enrolled in basic life and accidental death and dismemberment policy at no cost to them.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Available to all employees, the EAP, provides a variety of free services, including anything from visits with a mental health provider to finding quality pet care.
• Wellness Incentive Program - Employees are eligible to particpate in an annual Wellness Program with quarterly incentives including an additional day off.
• Optional Benefits - Other optional benefits avaiable to employees include Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Life Insurance, and Short & Long Term Disability.

For more information about benefits offered to our employees, please visit https://www.cityoflewiston.org/191/Benefits or contact Human Resources at HR@cityoflewiston.org.

Please note, Non-Seasonal Part Time positions working 20-29 hours per week are eligible for PERSI Retirement and pro-rated Sick Leave and Vacation Accrual. Seasonal and Non-Seasonal Part Time jobs working less than 20 hours per week are not benefit eligible.

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Describe your experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D. Which specific modules, such as corridors, pipe networks, alignments, or grading objects, do you use most frequently?

02

Describe your experience using GIS software (like ArcGIS). In what ways have you integrated GIS data into your CAD work?

03

Briefly describe a public works project (such as a roadway, storm drain, or utility replacement) where you played a primary design role.

04

Describe your familiarity with the City of Lewiston Standard Drawings and Modifications to the ISPWC.

Required Question

Employer City of Lewiston

Address 1134 F St.

Lewiston, Idaho, 83501

Phone 208-746-3671 ext 6211

Website http://www.cityoflewiston.org