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City of Bloomington
Engineering Technician III
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What they do
A Civil Engineering Technician works with civil engineers on large public construction and infrastructure projects such as roads, buildings, bridges or utilities. Assists with preparation and review of blueprints and plans, site inspections, meeting design specifications, developing cost estimates and preparing project reports.
$59,164 / year median in Illinois
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Join our team as an Engineering Technician III and play a key role in delivering complex engineering and construction projects that shape our community. The Engineering Technician III provides expert technical engineering support and serves as a lead technician for assigned programs, initiatives, and complex engineering projects. This position coordinates the planning, design, construction, and rehabilitation of comprehensive engineering projects while managing schedules, resources, documentation, and stakeholder communication. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to serve as a trusted resource to engineering staff, contractors, and project partners. Key Responsibilities Review, analyze, and make technical decisions related to engineering projects, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, codes, specifications, and contract requirements. Conduct and oversee field inspections to evaluate project progress, workmanship, and adherence to approved designs, contract documents, and applicable standards. Apply advanced technical engineering skills to specialized tasks, project phases, and segments of engineering assignments. Serve as a lead technician for assigned programs, initiatives, and complex engineering projects. Coordinate project schedules, resources, activities, and stakeholders to support successful project delivery. Provide coaching, mentoring, and training to Engineering Technicians and serve as a technical resource and subject-matter expert. Communicate technical and non-technical information clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with engineers, contractors, outside agencies, and members of the public. Maintain accurate, complete, and organized project documentation and records. Demonstrate strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills with a high degree of accuracy. Travel throughout the City to inspect worksites, construction activities, and project locations. Perform other duties as assigned.