Civil Engineering Technician

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Job Description:

Under the direction and supervision of a registered professional engineer, this entry-level position supports the engineering staff with planning, designing and reviewing minor civil engineering projects such as roads, bridges, irrigation systems, small developments, and drainage systems by performing the following duties.

Examples of Duties:

• Supports Civil Engineers with plans and documents for development and redevelopment projects to ensure conformance with applicable design specifications, City policy, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Identifies potential conflicts with existing infrastructure and performs physical site assessments and specification requirements for public and private projects.
• Assists Technician/Inspector positions with the coordination, completion, and documentation of Construction Activity inspections, Engineering Permit inspections, and all other Engineering Inspections associated with Building Permits issued by the City.
• Supports Engineering team in the review of final plats, record drawings, and video, and performs participates in post-construction inspections required during project close-out / dedication.
• Analyzes reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests, and aerial photographs on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and other topographical and geologic data to plan and design projects.
• Assists with the modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, and designs for projects.
• Supports engineers in inspecting active construction sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to approved engineering plans, specifications, and construction and safety standards; may direct construction and maintenance activities when needed.
• Interacts with other City employees, the general public, design professionals, contractors and regulatory bodies in a professional, proactive and engaged manner; displaying enthusiastic initiative to solve issues and problems.
• Keeps current, accurate records on each working project, and ensures development plan review and approval documents are appropriately filed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid South Carolina issued driver's license.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Excel, Bluebeam and Word or similar software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant site, road, stormwater, or field construction experience.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Slope Stability Software, ESRI, GIS, ICPR, PondPack/Civil Storm, HEC-1, HEC-RAS, HYDRAFLOW, HydroCAD and/or SWWM software platforms.

Other Necessary Requirements:

• In the event of major storms or other emergency situations, this position may be subject to 24-hour shifts or any other emergency schedule that is necessary to meet the City’s needs. 
• May require evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

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