Senior Engineering Technician - Plan Review & Inspection

Salary: $80,088.00 - $105,391.00 Annually
Location : OR 97123, OR
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2025-27
Department: Water
Opening Date: 09/20/2024
Closing Date: 10/20/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Range: $80,088 - $105,391 annually
Placement on salary range determined by relevant experience presented in application materials.
Full-time, non-exempt position plus full benefits package.
The closing date for this position is 11:59 p.m., Sunday, October 20th , 2024
About this Opportunity
The City of Hillsboro currently serves about 85,000 residents with drinking water. In addition, Hillsboro is the managing agency for the Joint Water Commission, a partnership with City of Forest Grove, City of Beaverton, and the Tualatin Valley Water District. The ever-growing developments around the city means a giant network of public infrastructures and utilities are set underground in order to serve the vast growing population of Hillsboro. This job position will review plans for water meter requirements for residential buildings, and review franchise utility permits for spacing standards per the adopted City Codes and Standards. It will also involve field visits for franchise inspections and overall water systems to help better serve the maintenance and design of public utilities.
What You Will Be Doing
This job opportunity provides a dynamic and varied work environment, involving a mix of office-based permit reviews and field work. Those who enjoy being outdoors and hands-on work, the site visits provide a break from the traditional office environment. Since the role involves working with a range of stakeholders, it fosters communication and teamwork skills. It also offers stable employment opportunity as the job is related to public infrastructures and utilities and has excellent work-life balance. Come join a high functioning, enthusiastic team in Development Services of the Water Department.
The primary focus of this position is to review plans and perform construction inspection. Including, but not limited to, the following:

• Read and understand construction plans and enforce the City's Design and Construction Standards.
• Recognize various types of plans, such as site plan, floor plans, overall utilities plan, franchise plan etc.
• Understand HMAPS (City's GIS mapping system) and incorporate all aspects of landscaping, construction, paving, utilities, terrain features etc.
• Use of permitting software such as ProjectDox, Accela Automation and Munis by Tyler Technologies.
• Apply water meter fees and maintain systems and database records.
• Assist in plans review communication with various stakeholders such as government agencies, contractors and other city departments.
• Maintain a positive and effective customer service principles.

What We Are Looking For
Our ideal candidate will be collaborative and adaptable to a changing workload and have experience with underground utility construction. In addition, excellent communication and customer service skills will be necessary for the position's interaction with the general public and public outreach, as well as the ability to read and comprehend construction documents and plans. Strong computer skills are required. Candidates must be comfortable working outdoors on construction sites both large and small, as well as in a professional office environment.
Preferred skills:

• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards;
• Reading and interpreting plans, specifications, maps and related technical documentation;
• Performing engineering surveys, mapping and locating;
• Performing inspections and identifying issues in assigned area of responsibility;
• Performing mathematical calculations;
• Troubleshooting and problem solving;
• Preparing technical reports, maps and related documents used in assigned area of responsibility;
• Applying safety principles in work activities;
• Providing positive and effective customer service;
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications;
• Promoting a culture of teamwork and communication by working in collaboration and treating coworkers with respect and dignity and maintaining an open mind to diverse voices and ideas.

Current/Upcoming Projects

• North Hillsboro Industrial Development along Jackson School Rd and Huffman
• South Hillsboro Residential developments including Butternut Creek, Reeds Crossing and Witch Hazel
• Growth of smaller subdivisions spread throughout the city

Acceptable Experience and Training
Associate's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Transportation or Utilities Management, or a closely related field and, based upon assignment, 3 years of journey level experience in drafting, office and field inspection, engineering, surveying work, and/or data/computer analysis including lead worker responsibilities; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Licensing/Certifications

• Valid Driver's License and safe driving record

Commitment to Equity
Hiring a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve is essential to delivering exceptional City services and programs. The City of Hillsboro is committed to creating and supporting an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees to thrive. We value, respect, and empower employees as unique individuals with authentic voices and diverse ideas.
City of Hillsboro is proud to offer robust benefit packages to employees. Please check out our for benefit guides for our non-represented full-time employees and part-time employees. Benefits may vary for positions identified in Police, Fire, and Library collective bargaining agreements, which can also be found on the Salary and Benefits page.
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Describe your experience with reading and understanding construction plans.
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Describe your experience with using any computer software related to the job.
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Describe your experience with coordinating interdepartmental tasks, and/or collaborating with intergovernmental agencies.
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