Senior Engineering Technician / Engineering Technician bei City of Garden Grove, CA
City of Garden Grove, CA · Garden Grove, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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About the Department
SENIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN / ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Deadline to apply for this recruitment is Monday, October 27, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. PST.
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The City of Garden Grove is a positive, team-oriented organization with a commitment to providing exceptional customer service to its community. Garden Grove is a friendly City rich in diversity that is in a time of rapid community development and growth. If you would enjoy a busy, positive work environment and the chance to contribute to the quality of life for a whole community, this job may be the right fit for you! Under close supervision, the Senior Engineering Technician / Engineering Technician performs civil engineering office and fieldwork involving surveying, drafting, design, and inspection.
We anticipate creating an eligibility list from this recruitment that may be used to fill current and future vacancies for this classifications. Apply now!
Position Duties
SENIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Uses computer and manual drafting instruments to perform or assist in research, computing, drafting, checking, surveying and field work for the preparation of plans, designs, estimates, and specifications for design, construction, maintenance and operation of engineering projects;
- Calculates distances, angles, areas, stations, traverses and closures; plots profiles and cross sections;
- Inspects public works construction for conformance to design and specifications and assists in performing fire flow test;
- Maintains GIS maps and records;
- Assists in engineering planning, surveying, mapping and design work;
- Reviews and processes tenant improvements, development application plans, and performs water and sewer permit inspections;
- Makes rough layouts, tracings, drawings and title sheets;
- Compiles field notes and computes grades, prepares sketches and permanent plans, diagrams and maps for public works projects;
- Calculates fire flow, pressure, distances, angles, areas, stations, traverses and closures;
- Lays out, draws, inks and traces maps;
- Plots profiles and cross sections;
- Operates the water and wastewater computer flow model;
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Uses computer and manual drafting instruments to perform or assist in research, computing, drafting, checking, surveying and field work for the preparation of plans, designs, estimates, and specifications for design, construction, maintenance and operation of engineering projects
- Maintains GIS maps and records
- Assists in engineering planning, surveying, mapping and design work
- Reviews and processes tenant improvements, development application plans, and performs water and sewer permit inspections;
- Makes rough layouts, tracings, drawings and title sheets
- Compiles field notes and computes grades, prepares sketches and permanent plans, diagrams and maps for public works projects
- Calculates fire flow, pressure, distances, angles, areas, stations, traverses and closures
- Lays out, draws, inks and traces maps
- Plots profiles and cross sections
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
SENIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN: Graduation from an accredited High School or successful completion of the G.E.D. (General Educational Development) exam, including completion of courses in algebra, geometry, trigonometry and mechanical drawing and three (3) years of experience in design drafting and/or survey work is required.
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN: Graduation from an accredited High School or successful completion of the G.E.D. (General Educational Development) exam, including completion of courses in algebra, geometry, trigonometry and mechanical drawing and one (1) year of experience in design drafting and/or survey work is required.
SENIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN: Graduation from an accredited High School or successful completion of the G.E.D. (General Educational Development) exam, including completion of courses in algebra, geometry, trigonometry and mechanical drawing and three (3) years of experience in design drafting and/or survey work is required.
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN: Graduation from an accredited High School or successful completion of the G.E.D. (General Educational Development) exam, including completion of courses in algebra, geometry, trigonometry and mechanical drawing and one (1) year of experience in design drafting and/or survey work is required.
KNOWLEDGE OF
Computer and manual drafting, surveying, mapping and inspection techniques, practices and equipment (i.e., AutoCADD, GPS, GIS); principles of algebra, geometry and trigonometry and their application to engineering; construction methods and materials; the nomenclature, symbols, methods, practices, techniques and instruments used in engineering and mapping; and customer service techniques and principles.
ABILITY TO
Prepare maps, drawings and layouts from notes and sketches, neatly and accurately; make accurate engineering computations; work cooperatively with and assist in the supervision of others; follow oral and written directions; use computers, programmable calculators, and drafting instruments; prepare plans and drawings neatly and accurately; plan, layout, direct and participate in survey work; keep records and make reports; prepare engineering estimates; assist in the preparation of engineering planning reports and studies; and commit to providing quality customer service.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Must possess a valid California class "C" driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record. An acceptable driving record is one that has three (3) or fewer DMV points issued within the past five (5) years, and no more than one (1) DUI within the past ten (10) years.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Incumbents in this classification sit, stand, walk, turn/twist, speak clearly, hear normal voice conversation, distinguish shades/color vision, see small details, use a personal computer and phone, and drive a vehicle.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment described here is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Incumbents in this classification work inside, outside, around moving vehicles/construction equipment and with direct contact with the public.
Other Qualifications
HOW TO APPLY
Online applications can be submitted by visiting: www.ggcity.org/hr. Questions regarding this position may be sent via email to [email protected]. City Hall is open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and every other Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The deadline to apply is Monday, October 27, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. PST.
Online application packets must include:
Online applications can be submitted by visiting: www.ggcity.org/hr. Questions regarding this position may be sent via email to [email protected]. City Hall is open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and every other Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The deadline to apply is Monday, October 27, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. PST.
Online application packets must include:
- a completed online employment application
- completed supplemental questionnaire
THE SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process may include:
- Written and Oral panel interview - tentatively scheduled for Monday, November 17, 2025
Applications will be reviewed very carefully, and only those who appear to have the best qualifications will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee continuation in the recruitment process.
CANDIDATES WILL RECEIVE COMMUNICATION THROUGH EMAIL ONLY and should be diligent in checking both their email and spam mail.
NEPOTISM POLICY
The City has adopted a Nepotism Policy that may affect the status of your application. Please refer to the Garden Grove Municipal Code 2.44.440 Nepotism Policy for more information.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Garden Grove is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, marital status, religion, ancestry, national origin, medical condition, non-disqualifying disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identify/expression, genetic information, military/veteran status, or other protected class covered by appropriate law.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
Per Government Code 3100, in the event of a disaster, employees of the City of Garden Grove are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
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