Engineering Technician II

Salary range: $31.88 to $44.64

Target hiring range is $31.88 to $38.26 hourly DOQ

This position is open until filled with a first review on January 5, 2025

The City of Richland’s Public Works Engineering Group is seeking a well-qualified Engineering Technician II to join our design team!

THE ENGINEERING TECH II POSITION
In this role, you’ll serve as a CAD/Civil3d designer supporting engineering projects across public works, parks, and economic development—work that directly shapes a growing and thriving community. You’ll also have access to ongoing mentorship from experienced designers and engineers who are invested in your success.

WHY JOIN THE RICHLAND TEAM

Richland offers the best of both worlds: meaningful work that impacts your community and a supportive environment that invests in your career growth. Here, you’ll enjoy stable public-sector employment, competitive benefits, and the chance to develop your technical skills alongside a team that values collaboration, innovation, and professional development.

If you’re ready to grow your engineering career while contributing to projects that matter, we’d love to meet you.

Great Benefits!

Health & Wellness

• Premium open access medical with a low premium and low deductible, plus City-paid dental & vision
• Life & AD&D Insurance at 2× your annual salary, paid for by the City
• Long-Term Disability fully paid by the City
• Retirement Health Savings Plan (City + employee contributions)

Time Off

• Generous PTO accrual (13.33 hours per month for the first 6 months, then 20.33 hours per month)
• Extended Sick Leave, and 10 paid holidays

Retirement & Financial Security

• PERS retirement pension participation
• 2 to 1 City Match (up to 4%) to 457 and/or 401(a)
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Obtain Flagger Certification within six (6) months of hire and maintain for duration of employment.
• Valid driver's license.

The individual selected for this position will be required to pass a comprehensive background check commensurate to the position.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Associate Degree in Engineering Technology, CADD or related field and one (1) year experience in design and drafting, construction inspection, materials inspection or utility locating, or equivalent combination of education and experience.  

DESERABLE QUALFICATIONS:

• Civil design or civil construction related experience. 
• Experience using Civil3d to design projects. 

GENERAL SUMMARY

Performs intermediate semiskilled work for field and office engineering operations of assigned department or division, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the division/department manager (supervisor).

CORE VALUES

All employees are expected to model and foster the City of Richland’s core values in the performance of their duties and their interactions while representing the City. The values of Teamwork, Integrity, and Excellence promote and maintain a high level of morale and productivity and are the tie that binds all City employees together, across all functions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The City may make reasonable accommodations to enable a qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Performs drafting work to assist in the preparation of plans, designs and engineering drawings for civil or electrical engineering projects; prepares sketches and reports from information gathered in field notes; makes mathematical calculations, compiles data, and computes quantity and cost estimates.
• Performs drafting to prepare planimetric or topographic maps, and right of way drawings; reviews road geometrics and traffic related maintenance work; conducts various traffic-related studies.
• Establishes points and elevations, proper location and drainage for streets, sewers, runways, and structures; plots profiles and cross sections, figures grade lines, calculates volume and areas, tabulates structural excavations, plots and calculates traverses.
• Visually inspects initial project site and compiles field reconnaissance reports; reviews incoming submittals for overall compliance with established policies and guidelines; performs field checks, gathers engineering information and reviews plans for proposed development projects.
• Inspects components of ongoing construction projects; completes written reports on specification compliance for a variety of operations including hot mix plants and concrete batch plants, earthwork or bituminous surface treatment; collects samples and performs density tests and on-site materials tests such as slump test on concrete, makes concrete cylinders, and reports the results.
• Performs utility locating for City water, electrical, communications, storm and sanitary sewer lines using specialized locating equipment; locates property on appropriate maps or construction plans; interprets notations on maps and atlases; updates and maintains various county atlases and maps, road logs and annexation records.
• Interacts with public, contractors, developers, utility representatives and other individuals and groups and provides courteous, prompt and accurate information; provides routine and standardized information regarding policies and procedures to the public in person or on the telephone.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.

Knowledge of:

• Applicable Federal, State and local laws, rules, codes and regulations related to assigned activities.
• Modern office practices, methods, procedures and equipment.
• Mathematics, including algebra and trigonometry, and some knowledge of physics.
• Principles, practices and equipment used in Computer Aided Design (CAD) drafting, construction and engineering.
• Word processing and spreadsheet applications and CAD drafting programs assigned to activities.
• Safety regulations while performing essential functions of the position in and around construction sites and within public rights-of-way.
• Hazards associated with water, wastewater and/or electrical operations.
• Construction testing methods and equipment.
• Utility locating equipment and procedures.
• Record-keeping principles, procedures and techniques.
• Technical aspects of field and office engineering operations in civil or electrical specialty.

Skills and abilities to:

• File and maintain plans and other related materials accurately.
• Read and understand engineering plans and specifications and to become familiar with engineering standards and department policies.  
• Develop new applications of existing computer programs.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Performs multiple functions on a survey crew.
• Compile contracts and other prepared documents.
• Prepare drawings from completed survey information and notes.
• Make field measurements and complete calculations using computers or calculators.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions. 
• Understand and adapt to work standards and codes applicable to the job.  
• Define and solve technical problems with limited and minimal guidance.
• Meet the travel requirements of the position.
• Provide utility locates within six months using specialized equipment.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; comprehend and use English effectively including producing all forms of communications in a clear, concise and understandable manner to intended audiences.
• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; work independently with little or no direction, set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Operate a variety of modern office equipment and personal computers in a windows computing environment using standard or customized software application programs appropriate to assigned activities.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.
• Establish, maintain and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Provide continuous effort to improve operations and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service.

COMPETENCIES

Foundational

• Use Technical/Functional Expertise: Displays an appropriate depth of knowledge and skills as required for the position and commensurate with the time in class. Uses technology as appropriate for the position. Seeks additional knowledge and information to continually enhance knowledge in areas of specialty. 
• Be Accountable for Performance: Actively shows responsibility, reliability, and trustworthiness. Ensures work and information are complete and accurate. Admits mistakes and looks for ways to improve. Models self as dependable and reliable. Follows up with others to ensure agreements and commitments have been fulfilled. Values the importance of team and organizational success. Independently takes action to influence events, to improve own or organizational performance and to promote the goals of the organization. 
• Provide Excellent Customer Service: Anticipates, assesses, and responds effectively to the needs of diverse customers, both internal and external, providing consistently excellent service that is timely, accurate, courteous, and respectful. 
• Communicate Effectively: Uses verbal and written skills effectively to ensure that information is successfully shared throughout the organization. Relates well to a range of people. Shows sensitivity to the needs of others. Demonstrates ability to build rapport and facilitates mutual understanding. 
• Work Safely: Knowledge and application of relevant safety requirements that apply to the specific work being done. Recognizes and mitigates safety hazards on the job. Observes rules and regulations to comply with personal and workplace safety standards. Works to create a hazard-free, accident-free environment. 

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Requirements and Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This work requires regular and punctual attendance at the office or other assigned locations; work requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and seldom exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires walking, using hands to finger, handle or feel, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and repetitive motions, frequently requires standing and speaking or hearing and occasionally requires sitting and lifting; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, night vision and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arms length, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires working near moving mechanical parts, frequently requires working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to vibration and occasionally requires exposure to the risk of electrical shock; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).

Supplemental Information:

Selection will be based on overall qualifications, skills testing (if applicable) and an interview process. Final candidate selected will be subject to a comprehensive background/reference check and pre-employment physical (if applicable) commensurate to the position.  

Summary of the City of Richland benefits for unaffiliated staff (non-represented employees):

Note: Unaffiliated staff (non-union employees) may receive some or all of the benefits listed below based on the Compensation Plan for Unaffiliated Employees (Comp Plan) with the City; consult the Comp Plan for specific information about position benefits.

Regular Full-Time (35 to 40 hr/week) Employee Benefits

• Excellent open access (preferred provider) medical plan with substantial City-paid contribution
• City-paid dental and vision plans
• City-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (equals two times the employee's annual salary)
• City-paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan (PERS)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 4% City-match deferred compensation with 457 and 401(a) plan options
  • Senior Management Level = additional 4% City-paid into the 401(a) Plan
  • Management Level = additional 3% City-paid into the 401(a) Plan
  • Supervisors or Exempt Level = additional 1% City-paid into the 401(a) Plan
• Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
• Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care)
• City Paid and Employee Paid Retirement Health Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual Performance Assessment System

Regular Full-time (30 to 34/hr week) Employee Benefits

• Essential Plan health coverage (High Deductible PPO Plan)
  • City pays 50% of the premium for Employee & Child/dren only, Employee pays 100% of Spouse premium
• Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan (PERS)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holiday Leave
• 4% City-match deferred compensation; 457 and 401 (a) Plan options
• Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
• Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care)
• Annual Performance Assessment System

Regular Part-Time (20 to 29/hr week) Employee Benefits

• Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holiday Leave
• 4% City-match deferred compensation; 457 and 401 (a) Plan options
• Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
• Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care)
• Annual Performance Assessment System

Limited Term, Temporary & Provisional Employee Benefits (Full-time) -

Must meet eligibility requirements

• Essential Plan health coverage (High Deductible PPO Plan)

Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual

Regular Full-Time (40hr) Accrual Rates. (The accrual rates for full time (30-34hr) and part-time positions is pro-rated based upon the position's budgeted hours.)

Years of Continuous Service / Maximum Hours Per Month

0 months through 6 months / 13.33 hours per month

6 months through 9 years / 20.33 hours per month

10 years through 15 years / 22.33 hours per month

16 years through 20 years / 24.33 hours per month

Over 20 years / 26.33 hours per month