ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 1

TS304 $29,120 - $52,395
Creation Date: 06/20/1996
Change Date: 09/15/2025

FUNCTION OF WORK:
To participate in on-the-job training to learn basic subprofessional engineering tasks.

LEVEL OF WORK:
Entry

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Close from an Engineering Technician Supervisor or a professional engineer. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None

JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Engineering Technician 2 by the absence of independence in performing basic subprofessional engineering tasks.

CORE COMPETENCIES:
CORE COMPETENCIES HAVE NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED BY STATE CIVIL SERVICE FOR THIS JOB TITLE. MORE INFORMATION ON THE SCS COMPETENCY MODEL CAN BE FOUND HERE.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

BRIDGE DESIGN:
Learns basic procedures of utilizing Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) to develop simple details required in plan preparation.

Learns basic drafting skills and techniques. Performs basic math computations and measurements. Becomes familiar with procedures, rules and regulations.

CONTRACT SERVICES:
Scans completed bid/contract documents into Visual Info. Performs final quantity checks on all bid items prior to each letting.

Trains in the distribution of construction proposals and plans to prospective bidders by entering pertinent data into the computerized bid system. Learns to verify license numbers and check for disqualified contractors. Assists with the maintenance of TOPS (Tracking of Projects System).

Performs final quantity checks on all bid items prior to each letting. Distributes various documents within and outside of the Department. Archives completed construction bid proposals and contract documents into Visual Info.

DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS:
Trains in collecting and extracting short session traffic volume and vehicle classification field data. Assists in the development of a daily work plan to install and remove the recorders from assigned monitoring sites.

Learns to digitize and create transportation-related features using field collected data, aerial and satellite imagery and other GIS data sets. Learns to perform accuracy checks and quality control of data and edits data to produce various maps and graphic products.

DISTRICTS:
Assists the District Laboratory field crew in handling augers, taking routine samples, and maintaining equipment.

Plots and drafts engineering/surveying drawings using drafting software.

Conducts traffic counts, speed studies and general data collection.

MAINTENANCE:
Learns to create basic sign specifications and designs using CADD software.

MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS:
Trains in the use of existing data collection and data review equipment to contribute to the verification of the completeness and quality of transportation data.

MATERIALS TESTING:
Learns basic testing procedures and operation of testing equipment for quality assurance testing of construction and maintenance materials such as soils, aggregate, asphalt binders, geo-textiles, cement, metals, soil additives, etc.

Learns basic testing equipment repair procedures and techniques.

Performs data entry of test data into the statewide automated testing system.

Performs basic mathematical calculations to determine material properties.

Learns basic sampling procedures and operation of drilling equipment for obtaining deep soil boring samples.

Performs a limited range of assignments such as loading and unloading vehicles for travel to and from job sites, handling drilling stems, preparing bentonite slurries and basic maintenance of equipment.

PUBLIC WORKS AND WATER RESOURCES:
Assists in preparing Advisory Permit responses to government agencies that grant permits. Prepares correspondence from the Water Resources Permit Advisory Unit for mailing. Assists in maintaining Permit Records by means of manual filing and Automated Document Management.

Assists with water dam safety inspections, well registration, licensing forms, and data collection/input. Assists in the review of requests for right-of-way submitted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

RESEARCH:
Conducts basic engineering research tests in area of expertise under direct supervision of lead worker/engineer supervisor team to support specific research tasks and studies.

Learns basic field and laboratory techniques and procedures to enhance safety and knowledge.

ROAD DESIGN:
Serves in a training capacity, learning basic procedures of utilizing CADD to develop simple details required in plan preparation.

Learns basic drafting skills, techniques and basic math computations. Obtains training in computer-aided drafting, basic road design detailing and related computer applications.

TRAFFIC ENGINEERING AND SERVICES:
Becomes familiar with and begins to utilize CADD software to create drawings; obtains training in CADD, basic road design detailing and related computer applications. Learns basic drafting skills, techniques and basic math computations.

Conducts traffic counts, speed studies and general data collection.

Learns basic testing procedures and operation of testing equipment for quality assurance testing of construction and maintenance. Learns basic sampling procedures for testing traffic marking and sign sheeting materials.

TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND SAFETY:
Learns to prepare computerized Crash History Data reports. Learns to review Police Crash reports sent to DOTD and mark the reports for the location of the crash.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of a high school diploma or GED; OR

Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance.