Engineering Technician II - Water Applications

About the role

The City of Fort Worth Water Department, Customer Care Division Water Applications Section, is hiring an Engineering Technician II. The section reviews utility and civil engineering plans submitted for construction permits to ensure compliance with codes, standards and infrastructure requirements, and guides builders and developers on installing public utilities. The role involves reviewing plans, plats, permits and supporting documents for proposed developments, with a strong focus on customer service, communication and accountability.

Key responsibilities

• Read engineering plans and profiles, water and sewer maps, water pressure planes and sewer drainage areas
• Interpret city ordinances and policies for new and redevelopment projects
• Review plans to ensure compliance with water and sewer installation and policies
• Analyze and resolve development-related problems, gather data through research, recommend solutions and monitor implementation
• Serve as a liaison between city departments, builders, developers and individual customers
• Deliver quality customer service while observing city ordinances
• Provide complex assistance to managerial staff

Required profile

• Associate degree in Engineering or a related field
• Two years of increasingly responsible technical engineering experience in drafting, project design, review and analysis of projects for conformance with established standards, and/or land surveying
• Good understanding of water/wastewater design and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Valid driver's license

Preferred qualifications

• Understanding of local government policy and Fort Worth development processes
• Experience reading and interpreting utility and civil construction plans and specifications
• GIS map reading and interpretation
• Previous municipal government experience
• Bilingual skills, Spanish/English

What we offer

• Pay range of $24.67 to $30.83 per hour ($51,308 to $64,135 annually)
• Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, with some evening and weekend work
• 11 paid holidays, medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off and pension plan
• Professional development opportunities