Engineering Technician
The City of Burbank, a thriving community in southern California’s world-class media center, is a great place to live and an even better place to work. We have an outstanding opportunity available for an Engineering Technician to perform skilled para-professional engineering assignments utilizing basic engineering knowledge and skills; analyze data and prepare reports; assist in the preparation of cost estimates and specifications; and perform related work as required.
You will perform skilled para-professional assignments in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering; meet with contractors or customers regarding utility services and make decisions in-field; draw maps; do detailed design drafting and prepare finished engineering drawings; enter, record and analyze data and perform computations; prepare reports, charts, and graphs, and bills of material; maintain records; assist in the preparation of cost estimates and specifications; assist engineers in various field, office, test, or inspection work in construction, surveying, mapping, design and data analysis in the areas of water production and distribution, sewage disposal, street construction, building and plant construction and maintenance, electrical generation, transmission and distribution, and traffic control; and drive on City business.
Requirements include completion of two years of college course work with an emphasis on Engineering or a related subject and completion of course work in drafting, algebra and trigonometry with a grade “C” or better, and two years of para-professional engineering experience. An additional five years of para-professional engineering experience may be substituted for the required college coursework. A valid California Class “C” driver’s license or equivalent is also required at time of appointment.
Knowledge of physics and mathematical principles and their application to engineering in preparing charts, graphs, drawings, computations, cost estimates and specifications; ability to use engineering tools such as drafting instruments, calculators and personal computers; to sketch, trace, delineate and letter; to learn and use computer-assisted design (CAD) systems; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public is also needed.
We offer a starting salary of $5,973 - $8,234 per month plus superb benefits including a City-contributed retirement plan, cafeteria-style health benefits, and tuition reimbursement. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City of Burbank application. In addition, a Supplemental Questionnaire must also be submitted.
Please apply online at: www.burbankca.gov/jobs. If you have a disability and need accommodation with submitting your employment application online, please contact Human Resources at (818) 238-5021. Completed application and Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted NO LATER THAN 5:00 p.m. Friday, August 13, 2021.
The City of Burbank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.