Engineering Technician
Salary
$65,785.00 - $97,784.00 Annually
Location
Operations Building - 109 E. Olive St., Bloomington, IL
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
00939
Department
Engineering
Division
Engineering
Opening Date
04/23/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Hours/Shift
Mon-Fri 7:30-4:30
Description
Engineering Tech II - This position performs advanced technical and limited supervisory engineering support for a wide range of engineering activities. Responsibilities include coordinating and supporting engineering projects; interpreting engineering standards and guidelines; conducting inspections; evaluating materials and construction activities; assisting with traffic and infrastructure improvements; reviewing engineering-related work; and providing technical guidance and training to others. Work is performed under the general supervision of engineering staff and reports to the Assistant City Engineer. Engineering Technician II communicates technical and non-technical information clearly and professionally with City staff, contractors, outside agencies, and the public.
Engineering Tech III - This position provides expert-level technical engineering support and serves as a senior team member with responsibility for advanced technical judgment and oversight of complex engineering and construction projects and programs. Responsibilities include coordinating and overseeing planning, design, construction, and rehabilitation activities; ensuring projects and programs are administered efficiently and in compliance with applicable standards; applying advanced technical judgment in project delivery; and mentoring and training Engineering Technicians. Engineering Technician III works under the general supervision of engineering staff and reports to the Assistant City Engineer. Engineering Technician III communicates technical and non-technical information clearly and professionally with City staff, contractors, outside agencies, and the public.
Examples of Duties
The Engineering Technician position includes a variety of responsibilities and requires skill sets across multiple focus areas. Though all outlined duties, responsibilities, and skill levels apply to this specific position. The level of position will be based on qualifications. Please see the position descriptions below for further information.
Engineering Technician II
Engineering Technician III
Learn more about the City of Bloomington Engineering Team.
Our employees are our greatest asset and reason for our success. As a full-time Classified/non-union employee, you will receive a Total Compensation package including healthcare/wellness benefits, paid time off (PTO), insurance and retirement. Details below:
Healthcare/Wellness
Medical - choice between a lower deductible PPO, an HSA-compatible PPO, and an HMO
All plans administered by BCBS
75% employer subsidy provided, for employee and any covered dependent(s). Working spouse exclusion applies, however, to the Medical Plan
Dental - PPO
Administered by BCBS
50% employer subsidy provided, for employee and any covered dependent(s)
Vision - PPO
Administered by VSP
50% employer subsidy provided, for employee and any covered dependent(s)
Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Extensive Wellness program, including an annual Health Club Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - for assistance with work, health & life topics such as overall wellbeing, relationship management, workplace challenges, addiction, child/elder care resources, legal advice, financial guidance, nutrition & physical health
Paid Time Off (PTO)
2 weeks vacation, provided on your start date
3 weeks provided 1-4 years
4 weeks provided 5-15 years
4 weeks and 1 day provided 16 years
4 weeks and 2 days provided 17 years
4 weeks and 3 days provided 18 years
4 weeks and 4 days provided 19 years
5 weeks provided 20+ years
12.5 paid holidays each year
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
4th of July
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving
Day After Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
New Year's Eve (1/2 day)
2 personal days provided each year
Opportunity to earn a Wellness Day each year
1 sick day earned each month, up to a maximum bank of 60 days
Insurance
Retirement
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Do you have any experience working with the collection, analysis, and reporting of data?
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Do you have any experience measuring and calculating construction quantities and cost?
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Do you have any inspection experience?
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Do you have any computer experience including GIS?
Required Question
Employer City of Bloomington Illinois
Address 115 E. Washington St.
Bloomington, Illinois, 61701
Phone 309-434-2215
Website https://www.bloomingtonil.gov