Engineering Technician

- [JOB SUMMARY: [Under the direction of Engineering Technician Supervisor, prepares plans and specifications for review; performs field project management including survey, inspection, and documentation; and reviews plans for compliance with Des Moines Water Works' requirements or conflicts with Des Moines Water Works facilities.

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- Works with engineers to design projects.Collects information on existing assets.

- Performs field project management. Supervises and conducts testing of water mains, commissions new facilities and coordinates activities of contractors and staff.

- Uses various survey equipment to create accurate design drawings or as-builts for review by assigned engineer.

- Prepares specifications for products or procedures, based on existing documents, industry standards, vendor information, and experience, for review by assigned engineer.

- Coordinates construction activities on water main and facilities projects, including management of impact on Water Works' operations and customers.

- Completes permit applications required for construction.

- Coordinates testing of water mains including flushing, pressure testing, chlorination, de-chlorination, and sampling for bacteria testing.

- Reviews construction plans submitted by other agencies or developers to verify compliance with DMWW requirements or to determine impact on existing DMWW facilities.

- Creates pay estimates and oversees payments to contractors.Maintains record of material usage and completed work.

- Reviews material submittals and inspects construction for compliance with plans and specifications.

- Schedules, arranges, and performs inspections of DMWW assets.

- Documents construction activities and records as-built information.

- Performs other duties of similar nature.

MINIMUM QUALIF

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- [Education:

[Completion of 30 semester hours of post high school technical training in drafting, building construction, or related field.

[Two years of additional related experience may be substituted for the required post-secondary education.

- [Experience:

[Three years of experience in maintaining or construction of water distribution systems or five years of experience in general construction.

- [Licenses/Certifications[:

[Must possess a valid Iowa driver's license with good driving record.

[Must possess an Iowa D.N.R. Grade II Water Distribution Operator's certificate or must obtain it within 19 months of appointment.

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