Engineering Technician I/II

Engineering Technician I/II

Salary

$63,543.00 - $90,030.00 Annually

Location

City Hall - 300 E. Chapman Avenue Orange, CA

Job Type

Full Time Miscellaneous

Job Number

01644

Department

Public Works Department

Division

Engineering

Opening Date

08/06/2026

Closing Date

8/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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JOIN THE CITY OF ORANGE AS AN ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I/II!

Engineering Technician I: $63,543 to $81,489 annually

Engineering Technician II: $70,205 to $90,030 annually

Under direct supervision (Engineering Technician I) or general supervision (Engineering Technician II), performs a variety of specialized paraprofessional engineering work and office duties in support of professional engineering staff and inspectors for the planning, design, and construction of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP); maintains plan files and engineering records; conducts field surveys, maintains the database, generates reports, and creates maps on the Geographic Information System (GIS); engineering permit processing; and performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direct supervision (Engineering Technician I) or general supervision (Engineering Technician II) from management staff. Exercises no direct supervision of staff. May exercise technical and functional direction over and provide training to lower-level staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

Engineering Technician I: This is the entry-level class in the paraprofessional Engineering Technician series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents with basic technical engineering experience perform work such as maintaining engineering records, performing basic engineering calculations, performing field observations and surveys, researching engineering topics, and updating maps and drawings, in addition to performing office and field work related to assigned engineering projects and programs. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and are performed with greater independence. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the II level, but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise. Since this class is often used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience.

Engineering Technician II: This is the full journey-level class in the paraprofessional Engineering Technician series. Incumbents perform the full range of technical work in all of the following areas: field observations and surveys, researching engineering topics, and updating maps and drawings, in addition to performing office and field work related to assigned engineering projects and programs. Positions at this level are distinguished from the I level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. This class is distinguished from the professional engineering series in that the latter is a professional level requiring completion of a four-year degree.

Positions in the Engineering Technician class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the II level are normally filled by advancement from the I level requiring two (2) additional years of experience and after gaining the knowledge, skill, experience, licenses, and certifications which meet the qualifications for and after demonstrating the ability to perform the work of the higher-level class. When filled from the outside, the employee is required to have three (3) years of prior related experience that allows the employee to meet the qualification standards for the II level.

Examples of Duties

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Prepares or assists in the preparation of and/or interprets specifications, plans, estimates, and reports pertaining to the construction, maintenance, and operation of a variety of engineering, land development, utility, and other capital improvement projects (CIP), including conducting a variety of surveys for the creation of sidewalks, utility lines, and topography maps.
• Maintains engineering and traffic/transportation files, including plans, studies, inspections, surveys, maps, and other data related to engineering and transportation projects; prepares, updates, reproduces, and distributes maps, drawings, blueprints, and other information recorded in the GIS.
• Utilizes GIS software to create and modify plot plans, topographic maps, improvement plans, and illustrative graphics, such as charts, illustrations, and graphs for reports, drawings for design manuals, and other projects.
• Performs basic design and drafting duties in connection with streets, storm drains, utilities, and other projects.
• Performs field, office, and computer-aided studies and prepares periodic and special reports based on findings from research, studies, and surveys; and makes recommendations on findings.
• Receives, tags, and logs, and reviews submitted engineering plans, maps, and related documents for plan check; routes documents to consultants or developers for preceding and following plan review; tracks status of plan checks and original documents; advises parties of revisions.
• Receives and responds to information requests for base maps, parcel maps and improvement plan information, encroachment permits, benchmarks, and other geographical data, soils reports, as-builts, and street improvements; retrieves plans, reports, permits, and files as necessary to comply with requests; responds to complaints from the public and resolves conflicts between owners, contractors, developers, utility companies, and others.
• Maintains and updates department records, tracking lists, permit records, and files of engineering plans, including grading, encroachments, improvements, storm drain, landscaping, and final maps.
• Issue permits and accept permit fees over the counter; answer questions related to maintenance and development projects as necessary.
• May assist in the maintenance of the departments website as it relates to posting engineering records for public viewing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Civil engineering principles, practices, and methods applicable to office and field work involving the design, construction, and maintenance of public works projects.
• Basic design and construction practices and methods of streets, underground facilities, and related public works infrastructure.
• Engineering plan types, review practices, and permit filing and approval procedures.
• Principles and practices of technical civil engineering drafting and surveying support.
• Drafting and surveying equipment, computers, principles, problems, techniques, and practices.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations, including administrative and department policies and procedures.
• Technical engineering mathematics.
• Modern office practices, methods, computer equipment and computer applications, including GIS concepts and applications.
• Technical report writing practices and procedures.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors and City staff.

Ability to:

• Prepare a variety of plans, specifications, maps, graphic materials, cost estimates, and technical engineering reports.
• Modify engineering drawings, topographic maps, improvement plans, and illustrative graphics using GIS software.
• Perform responsible technical engineering support work with accuracy, speed, and minimal supervision.
• Read and interpret engineering plans, technical drawings, specifications, and subdivision maps.
• Perform standard engineering design under professional engineering supervision.
• Make mathematical calculations and accurate engineering computations and drawings.
• Make and record accurate field engineering observations.
• Use engineering, drafting, and surveying instruments and equipment.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Engineering Technician I and II: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by at least two (2) years of college-level coursework in civil engineering, drafting, surveying, mathematics, or related field.

Engineering Technician I: One (1) year of paraprofessional experience in civil engineering, drafting, surveying, or related field. A bachelors degree in civil engineering, drafting, surveying, mathematics, or related field can supplement up to one (1) year of experience.

Engineering Technician II: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible paraprofessional experience in civil engineering, drafting, surveying, or related field, or two (2) years of experience equivalent to Engineering Technician I at the City of Orange.

Licenses and Certifications:

Engineering Technician I: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Class C Drivers License by time of appointment.

Engineering Technician II: Valid California Class C Drivers License with satisfactory driving record and automobile insurance; possession of certification as an Engineer-In-Training is highly desirable.

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands:

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer, to inspect City development sites, to operate a motor vehicle, and to visit various City and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is partially a sedentary office classification, although the job involves field inspection work requiring frequent walking at inspection sites to monitor performance and to identify problems or hazards; standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Environmental Elements:

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions; but may occasionally work in the field and be exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

CITY MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES

Incumbents in all City positions are expected to exhibit the behavior characteristics reflected in the Citys Mission, Vision, and Values statements in the performance of their duties: The City of Orange is committed to excellent service for our residents, businesses, and visitors. As an organization, the City of Orange is the leader in delivering the highest level of service to meet current and future needs of the community. The Citys values include Teamwork, Integrity, and Excellence.

BENEFITS FOR ORANGE MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION

The City of Orange provides a generous array of benefits to employees in addition to maintaining competitive salaries. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees working from 20 to 35 hours.

The following is a partial list of benefits:

Salary Range. Salary Ranges are composed of six (6) steps, each approximately five percent (5%) apart. Advancements through the steps are generally made yearly and based on performance.

Retirement Benefits. Retirement benefits are provided by the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), including the Citys contribution toward the Fourth Level Survivors Benefit.

Effective January 1, 2013, newly hired non-safety employees who are "New" CalPERS Members, as defined by the Public Employees Pension Reform Act of 2013 ("PEPRA"), will be enrolled in the CalPERS 2% at age 62 defined benefit plan with three year final compensation in accordance with Public Employees Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). New Members shall contribute half of normal cost of retirement as determined by CalPERS from their pensionable compensation, on a pre-tax basis, as set forth in California Government Code Section 7522.30.

An employee who is a "Classic" Member of CalPERS or a current member of another California public retirement system who is hired by the City of Orange on or after January 1, 2013, will be enrolled in the CalPERS 2.7% @ age 55 benefit formula with one year final compensation. Employees contribute 8.00% of pension reportable salary on a pre-tax basis for this retirement benefit.

Social Security & Medicare. Employees do not pay into Social Security, however, do contribute 1.45% of salary towards Medicare.

Cafeteria Benefits Plan. The City pays up to $2,170 per month (Family) which can be applied towards CalPERS medical, dental, vision, health care reimbursement, and/or dependent care reimbursement. Under certain criteria, employees may elect to opt out of the Citys medical plan altogether and receive $400 per month.

Life Insurance. The City provides a term life insurance policy of $50,000.

Vacation. Employees earn 80 hours of vacation during the first year of service, and an increasing accrual up to 200 hours per year after 24 years of service. The City also provides an annual unused vacation payout plan.

Holidays. The City observes 11 paid holidays and provides 9 hours of floating holiday annually.

Sick Leave. Sick leave is accrued at a rate of 96 hours per year. Employees are eligible to convert unused sick leave to vacation on an annual basis. A partial payment (up to 50%) for accumulated unused sick leave is available to City employees who retire from the City.

Other Benefits. Most employees work a "9/80" alternate work schedule with City Hall closures every other Friday. Long Term Disability, an Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement (up to $1,500/fiscal year), Trip Reduction Program incentives, optional Deferred Compensation programs and Credit Union membership are a few of the additional benefits provided and/or available to employees.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

A Medical Examination, Police Records Check, and thorough Background Investigation are required of all prospective employees.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986 (IRCA), all job offers made by the City of Orange are contingent upon establishing proof of your legal right to work in the United States.

All benefited employees shall be subject to a twelve (12) month probationary period as a condition of employment.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. The types and levels of employee benefits provided, including City contributions toward benefit costs, are subject to change as a result of periodic contract settlements between recognized employee associations and the City of Orange.

For more information, please click here for the Orange Municipal Employees Association Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Note: an updated MOU is in the process of being uploaded, so the current document may include outdated information. Please contact HR staff at hrinfo@cityoforange.org if you have any questions regarding contents of the MOU.

The City of Orange is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

01

Do you understand that possession and maintenance of a valid CA Class C Drivers License is required?

• Yes
• No

02

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Did not graduate high school / did not obtain GED
• Graduated high school / obtained GED
• Completed some college-level coursework or obtained Associate degree
• Obtained Bachelors degree
• Obtained Graduate degree

03

Have you taken at least two (2) years of college-level coursework in civil engineering, drafting, surveying, mathematics, or related field? If yes, please ensure the college information is listed in the "Education" section of your application.

• Yes
• No

04

Please select the option below that best describes the level of your paraprofessional experience in civil engineering, drafting, surveying, or related experience.

• No prior related experience.
• Less than one (1) year of full-time related experience & NO bachelors degree in civil engineering, drafting, surveying, mathematics, or related field.
• Less than one (1) year of full-time related experience but I DO possess a bachelors degree in civil engineering, drafting, surveying, mathematics, or related field.
• At least one (1) year, but less than three (3) years of full-time related experience.
• Three (3) or more years of full-time related experience.

05

Briefly describe your paraprofessional experience in civil engineering, drafting, surveying, or related experience. In your answer, please include the agency/company name where you gained your experience and the duties you were responsible for. Please ensure you listed the job(s) in the "Work Experience" section of your application. If none, type "N/A".

06

Do you possess a current Engineer-in-Training Certification from the State of California? (highly desirable but not required)

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Orange

Address 300 E. Chapman Avenue

Orange, California, 92866

Phone (714) 744-7255

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/