Engineering Technician

Salary : $71,177.60 - $125,944.00 Annually
Location : Santee, CA
Job Type: Full Time Permanent Employee
Job Number: 2025-00011
Department: Engineering
Division: Development Services
Opening Date: 04/14/2025
Closing Date: 5/25/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
Padre Dam Municipal Water District is seeking an Engineering Technician for its Development Services department,

Incumbents are responsible for providing skilled design, drafting and plan check activities for Padre Dam, public and private development, and capital projects. Duties include: performing plan checks on improvement projects; laying out and designing water, sewer, and recycled water pipelines, pump stations and water reservoirs; performing field review of proposed projects; preparing project estimates; manage project budgets; assign work order requests to other departments; meeting with customers, developers and engineers regarding the design of their project; and, researching and maintaining planning data.

Essential Duties
Essential Duties

Performs Computer Aided Design Drafting utilizing industry standards and/or professional level design layout.

Coordinates project work with inspection staff, other areas of Padre Dam and other public agencies; obtains capital project permits from appropriate agencies; reviews and makes recommendations on change orders; maintains project related files, reports and records

Performs reviews and plan checks of projects in order to verify accuracy, completeness and conformance to specifications and standards of Padre Dam, Dept. of Health Services and Regional Water Quality Control Board.

Performs reviews, plan checks, and manages consultants of project landscape irrigation plans and field construction for conformance with Padre Dam and Health Department Standards.(DS)

Meets with inspection group, customers, developers, engineers, city, county and regulatory agency representatives regarding the design and coordination of projects/phases. Acts as the liaison between the District and other governmental agencies.

Prepares project estimates by determining materials needed and applying existing unit costs and determining the overall cost of the project.

Manages projects in order to ensure they are on schedule and within the budget.

Prepares Padre Dam standard specifications and project specifications and design guidelines utilizing manufacturers' data and recommendations and industry standards.

Performs field review of proposed projects ensuring the site conforms to the plans drawn.

Researches and maintains planning data to include demographics, land use, and sewer and water systems analysis, foreign utilities, record maps and cost estimates.

Prepares and reviews easement documents, quitclaims, and encroachments to Padre Dam easements for conformance to Padre Dam standards.

Prepares project management activities for completion of Padre Dam projects including correspondence, completion of Right-of-Way and Environmental permitting, participation in meetings, review submittal and field assistance during construction.

Coordinates directly with the public, contractors, engineers, developers and other agencies concerning rules and regulations, rates and fees, policies, design and construction standards, and standard operating procedures.

Compiles data and assists in the preparation of reports. This may include conducting computer modeling, analyzing hydraulic results and providing recommendations for Padre Dam and developer projects.

Using basic engineering design concepts, prepares preliminary design and complete engineering construction drawings under the direction of an Engineer, including plans, profiles, elevations, contours, cross-sections and detailed working drawings, maps and specifications for water and sewer facilities; performs calculations; transforms field and survey data into design elements; prepares engineering calculations and cost estimates for assigned projects. (CIP)

Represents Padre Dam on external committees such as the Regional Standards Committee, Water Agencies' Standards and the Water Agency Design Guidelines.

Provides leadership, mentoring and technical support for the completion of engineering related work for other Engineering Technicians and engineering aids.

Presents status of projects to internal and external project development teams, including the Board of Directors.

Manages projects or project activities and assists Engineer in completing Padre Dam projects. Manages the work of engineering consultants for plan checking, inspection, and testing of recycled water facilities; as needed.

(C) Competent - Having requisite or adequate ability or qualities.
(P) Proficient - A thorough competence derived from training and practice.
DS - Specific to Engineering Technician work in the Development Services Department.
CIP - Specific to Engineering Technician work in the CIP Group.
Note: The Engineering Technician position is broadband, and the department policy is that a promotion through each step is not automatic. In order to move to Grade 27, Right-of-Way workload will dictate the need for an additional technician to perform the Right-of-Way duties and an increase from Grade 25 to Grade 27. Each employee must demonstrate proficiencies at each step on a consistent basis before a promotion is recommended. The Engineering Technician will be required to demonstrate proficiency in a salary grade before a promotion will be considered. Ultimately, the recommendation from the supervisor will require approval from both the Department Head and the General Manager.
Knowledge, Skills, Training, Experience & Licensing
QUALIFICATIONS

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

Basic engineering theories and principles;

Applicable laws and regulations;

Drafting standards and practices for water and sewer;

Computer Aided Drafting, word processing and spreadsheets;

Mathematics including geometry and trigonometry;

Survey principles;

Construction methods and materials;

Safety procedures.

Skills/Abilities:

Checking and reviewing plans and specifications;

Reading and interpreting maps, legal descriptions, and construction drawings;

Estimating project costs;

Performing complex mathematical calculations;

Drafting drawings with the computer and by hand;

Tracking and recording documents;

Using computers and related specialized computer applications such as Computer Aided Drafting, word processing and spreadsheets;

Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Training/Experience Required:

High school Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.) and two years experience in civil engineering drafting and design at paraprofessional level using computer aided design and other drafting software; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Science, Business, or Public Administration.

Licensing Requirements:

Valid California Driver's License

Supplemental Information

If selected to move on to the next step, successful candidates will be invited to interview at the beginning of June 2025.
Health Insurance:
Employees have three plans from which to choose. Two HMO plans are 100% paid by Padre Dam for the employee and 90% for all eligible dependents; one PPO plan is partially paid by Padre Dam. Coverage is effective the first of the month after hire. The Employee has option to waive coverage and receive 50% of Padre Dam's cost savings as cash compensation. In order to waive benefits, you must show proof of other ACA eligible coverage.

Dental Insurance:
Padre Dam pays the total premium costs for the employee and all eligible dependents. Coverage is effective the first of the month after hire.

Employee Assistance Program:
Employees and their dependents have access to confidential, third-party personal counseling, financial and legal advice.

Flexible Spending Accounts:
Padre Dam employees may elect annually to set aside pre-tax dollars for reimbursement of medical costs not covered by health insurance and dependent care expenses.

Life Insurance:
Employee Group Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance is provided at 1 times annual salary with a maximum benefit of $250,000. Dependent coverage of $5,000 is also provided. Total premium costs are paid by Padre Dam for the employee and all eligible dependents.

Short & Long Term Disability:
Padre Dam provides Short & Long Term Disability for the employee at 66 2/3% of monthly gross income. The Short Term Disability benefit is payable after 31 days and the Long Term Disability benefit becomes payable after the 91st day if there is a qualified disability.

Voluntary Benefits:
Employees have access to additional voluntary benefits such as Aflac critical illness, Pet Insurance and Identity Theft protection. Employees are responsible for the entire cost of premiums of these plans.

Vacation:
New employees accrue 12 days per year for 1 to 4 years of service. Additional days are earned with additional years of service.

Sick Leave:
All employees accrue 12 days per year. Employees who accumulate and maintain a sick leave bank in excess of 240 hours may, on an annual basis, sell back up to 40 hours of unused accrual hours.

Holidays:
Employees enjoy 12 paid holidays per year.

Retirement:
Membership is compulsory in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Benefit formula for new CalPERS members is 2% @ age 62. Benefit formula for classic CalPERS members is 2.5@ age 55.

Social Security/Medicare:
Employees are covered under provisions of Federal Social Security and Medicare.

Deferred Comp Plan:
An optional deferred income plan is available which allows current income to be set aside as supplemental retirement savings.

Salary Adjustments (2022-2027):
Padre Dam provides an annual Cost of Living Adjustment of 3.25% on the first pay period of each fiscal year. In addition, Padre Dam offers a pay for performance merit system. Annually, on the anniversary date of the employee, an evaluation will be done that may include an increase in salary in alignment with performance.

Tuition Reimbursement:
After the probationary period, employees may apply for tuition reimbursement benefits.

Workforce Partnership (Pipeline):
Padre Dam MWD encourages broad based participation in the organization's decision making process. Employees are encouraged to participate, voice opinions, share ideas and give feedback and collaborate.

This brief summary of benefits is provided for informational purposes only. This summary is intended to be accurate but it's not an official plan document and has no legal or binding effect as an expressed or implied contact. This summary does not alter or amend any provisions of the District's Standard Practices & Policies or any Memorandum of Understanding between the associations. Should you have any questions in regards to this summary, please contact the Human Resources department at 619-258-4656.
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Applicant Acknowledgement: Padre Dam's Human Resources Department uses email to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their employment application. As an applicant, you are hereby advised of the following: 1. It is your responsibility to ensure the email address you provide is current and readily accessible to you. 2. It is your responsibility to check your email to ensure you do not miss any deadlines established as part of the recruitment process. 3. It is your responsibility to read all Padre Dam emails carefully and follow instructions, if any. If you experience technical difficulties please contact NEOGOV Customer Support at (877)204-4442. Please be aware that Padre Dam's recruitment deadline is firm and we will not accept applications after the deadline has passed.

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Your responses to the questions below will be used to determine your eligibility to advance in the recruitment. An incomplete application or referencing your application in lieu of answering any of the supplemental questions will be cause for disqualification from the recruitment process. Changes can not be made to your application once it's submitted so please ensure that the information you provide is accurate and complete.

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What is your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree

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Please mark the box that best describes your level of experience with regards to your ability to review private and public development plans, submittals, specifications, contract documents and project reports:

• 0-2 Years Experience
• 3-5 Years Experience
• 6 or more years Experience
• No experience

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Briefly, outline your experience with developing and interpreting design plans and specifications for wastewater collection, water distribution, and recycled water projects in conformance with public agency standards (i.e. Water Agency Standards (WAS), AWWA, Greenbook).
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Describe your customer service experience when dealing with applicants, consultants, and other public agencies.
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Describe your experience including number of years, working on tasks associated with developing right-of-way documents-legal descriptions, plat maps, easement documents, deeds, acquisition of property and easements, sale of excess property, encroachments, relocations, removal or abandonment of facilities.
Required Question