Recruitment Opens: Monday, June 23rd, 2025
Recruitment Closes: Friday, July 18th at 5:00 p.m.
DO NOT APPLY THROUGH INDEED. Please follow instructions below. Any Indeed applications that do not have the required information requested below will be considered incomplete.
Position Summary
This position reports to the Project Engineer and is responsible for creating construction drawings for capital improvement projects, performing field surveys for waterline designs, and, depending upon level, performing construction management services in pursuit of the District’s objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following essential job functions are illustrative only and are not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties may be modified, added, or deleted at the discretion of management.
•Responsible for creating construction drawings for capital improvement projects, performing field surveys for waterline designs, and, depending upon level, performing construction management services oversight.
•Obtains and reviews information from record drawings, digital information, survey notes, photos, and DWG files. Makes field trips necessary to obtain locations, survey, take measurements and photographs to create and revise drawings, maps, projects proposed improvements, and layout construction plans and working drawings.
•Accurately conducts field surveys and utility record acquisition to obtain data for projects and designs. Prepares drawings and details from engineering sketches, surveys, field notes, and other data using a variety of specialized computer software for the design and construction of projects.
•Creates detailed computerized engineering construction drawings, exhibits, and plan and profile maps using Autodesk Civil 3D.
•Combines all design methods and disciplines to develop detailed drawings for water conveyance and storage structures, pipelines, pump stations, reservoir dams, mechanical systems, electrical systems, and water treatment processes.
•Creates as-built drawings from survey data, inspector notes, collected GPS points, and redline drawings using AutoCAD.
•Provides input on timeframes to survey and draft projects.
•Completes maps of finished construction projects, certifies compliance with project design specifications and standards, and coordinates distribution of record drawings with GIS staff.
•Maintain, assist, review, and coordinate active communication with Engineering Department employees, consultants, and contractors in coordinating construction schedules, inspecting waterline projects for compliance with design, safety, material specifications, and site clean-up standards.
•Performs research, observation, audits, drafting, and support tasks of specialized assigned projects.
•Collects, maintains, and distributes distribution system features to GIS staff.
Compensation and Position Requirements
This is a non-exempt position with a competitive benefits package and the pay range for this position is $30.16 - $42.21 per hour, depending upon qualifications. Based on level, the Engineering Technician position matrix of education, experience, and/or licensure is as follows:
Engineering Technician II ($32.85 - $42.21 per hour)
•Education: Associate degree or higher in Computer- Aided Drafting, Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
•Experience: A minimum of three (3) years of experience in computer-aided drafting. A minimum of two (2) years of experience reading and interpreting engineering project plans. A minimum of one (1) year of experience in surveying. Proficient in the use of PDF editing software such as BlueBeam. Proficient with navigating and interpreting GIS programs and field mapping applications such as ESRI ArcGIS Field Maps, Google Earth, and Google Maps. Familiarity with quality assurance and quality control testing procedures.
•Certification: FAA Remote Pilot Certificate (also known as FAA Part 107 UAS license), or obtains such certificate within one (1) year from date of hire into position.
•Licenses: Valid Colorado Driver’s License
Engineering Technician I ($30.16 - $38.68 per hour)
•Education: High School Diploma or General Education Degree.
•Experience: Two (2) years or less of experience in computer-aided drafting. Proficient in the use of PDF editing software such as BlueBeam. Familiarity with surveying. Familiarity with reading and interpreting engineering project plans. Familiarity with navigating and interpreting GIS programs and field mapping applications such as ESRI ArcGIS Field Maps, Google Earth, and Google Maps.
•Licenses: Valid Colorado Driver’s License
Preferred Skills:
•Valid State of Colorado Class I – IV Water Distribution System Operator certificate.
•Familiarity with surveying (Trimble Business Center) software and surveying equipment which includes theodolite, survey level, total station, and survey grade GPS equipment.
•Familiarity with raw water collection and conveyance, domestic water distribution and transmission, and/or treatment systems.
Any equivalent combination of certifications, education, or experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities of the position.
Competitive Benefits Package
The competitive benefits package includes three health insurance plans, dental, vision, mandatory retirement contribution with generous match, voluntary retirement plans, company paid and supplemental life insurances, flexible benefit plan, statutory and other paid leaves, educational assistance reimbursement plan, bonus, supplemental insurance options, department specific allowances and reimbursements, wellness and employee assistance programs, and on-the-job training.
How to Apply
DO NOT APPLY THROUGH INDEED. Please follow instructions below. Any Indeed applications that do not have the required information requested below will be considered incomplete.
Visit the District’s careers page at https://www.utewater.org/careers to preview the Engineering Technician position’s job descriptions for Level I and Level II for details regarding the essential duties, responsibilities, and qualifications requirements. If qualified, please submit the following documents to be considered for the Engineering Technician position:
1. Employment Application
2. Supplemental Questionnaire
3. A work product or CAD drawing that demonstrates your knowledge of civil design, construction plans, profiles, and standard details. A work product may include a project from current or previous employment, or a school assignment completed as part of a degree/certificate program.
The deadline to apply for this recruitment is Friday, July 18th at 5:00 p.m. Please submit all materials to:
•In-person: 2190 H ¼ Road, Grand Junction, CO 81505
•Mail: PO Box 460, Grand Junction, CO 81502
The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The candidate selected for employment must possess a valid Colorado Driver License and pass a drug screen, physical, background and reference check.
If you have questions regarding pay, benefits, the position, or the recruitment process, please contact human resources at (970) 242-7491 or hr@utewater.org.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.16 - $42.21 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
•Employee assistance program
•Flexible spending account
Schedule:
Work Location: In person