City of San Jose
Associate Engineering Technician/Senior Engineering Technician (Cascade)
City of San Jose, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top cities in which to live, work, and do business. Moreover, San José is the center of cultural, government and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San José have embraced the following values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect, and Celebration. The City’s Public Works Department is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the City’s employees.
The Department of Public Works is responsible for delivering capital improvement projects for a wide variety of City facilities and infrastructure, maintaining City facilities and fleet assets, facilitating, and regulating development activities, and providing animal care and services. The Department is committed to high‑quality service, partnering with the community, and providing an excellent environment in which to work.
The total salary range for Associate Engineering Technician classification is $88,015.20 – $107,103.36.
For Senior Engineer Technician classification the total salary range is $96,576.48 – $117,455.52.
These ranges include an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non‑pensionable compensation. Actual salary will be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience.
The DPW is currently recruiting for multiple Associate Engineering Technician and Senior Engineering Technician positions in the Facilities and Transportation and Hydraulic Services (THS) Divisions. The recruitment may be used to fill positions in other divisions or departments. Applicants who are interested should apply to be considered for additional opportunities that may arise.
Divisions
Development Services (DS) provides permitting services for development projects and reviews plans and issues permits for the construction of utility infrastructure and encroachment on City streets. This division also manages programs including storm water control, flood hazard zones, geologic hazard zones, grading and erosion control, mapping, street and easement vacation, special assessment districts, and transportation and traffic analysis.
Facilities Management delivers facilities maintenance, repairs, and support services for capital projects across a wide variety of City‑owned facilities and infrastructure, including but not limited to Emergency Interim Housing facilities, libraries, community centers, fire facilities, police facilities, and other public facilities.
Transportation and Hydraulic Services (THS) is responsible for the design, construction, and master plan of bridges, culverts, streets, sidewalks, storm and sanitary sewers, pump stations, streetlights, landscape and hardscape improvements, traffic signals, and the support, construction, upgrade, and revitalization of the San Jose‑Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility.
Associate Engineering Technician Class Summary Under general supervision, performs a variety of sub‑professional engineering, architectural and landscape architectural duties for civil, traffic, maintenance and office engineering projects and programs. Performs roadway, building, landscaping and other project drafting, including structural detailing, for final plans. Performs technical planning and research, basic design approach and the layout of a project and its electrical, mechanical and hydraulic provisions. Prepares engineering drawings, contract specifications, and cost estimates. Designs streetlight systems, including preparation of maps, diagrams, plans, contract documents, specifications and cost estimates. Conducts traffic surveys, and prepares findings and recommendations. Assists in supervising the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices. Performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics This is a journey‑level class in the Engineering Technician classification series responsible for performing a variety of sub‑professional engineering, architectural, and landscape architectural duties in support of an assigned program area. Incumbents work independently and exercise judgment & initiative. They receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. This class differs from Engineering Technician II in that the latter provides technical support to assigned engineering operations and/or programs. The class also differs from Senior Engineering Technician, which performs the most complex work assigned to the series, including serving in a lead worker capacity over assigned staff.
Senior Engineering Technician Class Summary Under direction, performs sub‑professional civil and traffic engineering, architectural, landscape architectural and contract duties. Researches and writes engineering specifications and prepares plans and contract documents. Initiates contracts to maintain, repair, renew or make additions to City facilities; administers and inspects work progress. Plans and supervises traffic studies and reviews findings and recommendations; supervises and participates in the design and location of traffic control devices. Supervises a team of lower‑level technicians and schedules jobs according to priority. Performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics This is an advanced journey‑level class in the Engineering Technician classification series responsible for providing technical support to an assigned engineering or contract program area, and for providing lead direction and training to assigned staff. Incumbents regularly work on tasks that are varied and complex, requiring considerable discretion and independent judgment. Assignments are given with general guidelines and incumbents establish objectives, timelines, and methods to deliver work products. Work is typically reviewed upon completion for soundness, appropriateness, and conformity to policy and requirements. The class differs from the Associate Engineering Technician in that the latter performs the full range of duties but does not lead lower‑level staff, and differs from Principal Engineering Technician which supervises staff and operations of a work unit.
Key Responsibilities
Provide engineering support to project teams and managers.
Perform technical planning and research, basic design approach, and the layout of assigned projects including civil, electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic provisions.
Perform sub‑professional engineering, architectural, and landscape architectural studies of moderate difficulty projects.
Operate and utilize a variety of specialized software programs relevant to work performed.
Prepare graphical documents for reports and presentations.
Organize, acquire, and maintain office records and file information.
Perform yard management tasks including badge programming, yard security, CSY campus traffic monitoring, KERI system management, storm water procedures, and assist Senior Engineering Tech.
Schedule work requests, route test reports, assist field inspection staff, prepare graphical documents, coordinate project meetings, respond to citizen requests, distribute plans and specifications to utilities and industry publications, compile Information for RFPs, and process contractual documents.
Manage security cyber key program for assigned facility; create and update access locations and generate access reports.
Coordinate completion of work orders for major building or equipment maintenance services including installation and repair of mechanical and process equipment, building remodels, carpentry, electrical, plumbing services; create and process work orders; monitor testing; manage contracts to ensure specifications are met.
Operate and utilize a variety of specialized software programs; store electronic data; generate reports and drawings.
Associate Engineering Technician Education Completion of high school or equivalent (General Education Development [GED] Test or California Proficiency Certificate).
Experience Four (4) years of increasingly responsible sub‑professional engineering/technical support experience, of which two (2) years include performing materials sampling and testing, drafting and developing plans and specifications, construction or infrastructure inspections, traffic engineering, or field surveying.
Acceptable Substitutions Successful completion of two (2) academic years or sixty (60) semester units of college‑level engineering technology courses or related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the two (2) of four (4) years of sub‑professional engineering/technical support experience. There is no substitute for the two (2) years of experience performing materials sampling and testing, drafting and developing plans and specifications, construction or infrastructure inspections, traffic engineering, or field surveying.
Required Licensing Possession of a valid State of California driver’s license.
Senior Engineering Technician Education Completion of high school or equivalent (General Education Development [GED] Test or California Proficiency Certificate).
Experience Six (6) years of increasingly responsible sub‑professional engineering/technical support experience, of which two (2) years include preparing engineering drawings, contract specifications, and cost estimates; drafting and structural detailing for final plans; construction or infrastructure inspection; or field surveying.
Acceptable Substitutions Successful completion of two (2) academic years or sixty (60) semester units of college‑level engineering technology courses or related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the remaining two (2) of four (4) years of sub‑professional engineering/technical support experience. There is no substitution for the two (2) years of experience preparing engineering drawings, contract specifications, and cost estimates; drafting and structural detailing for final plans; construction or infrastructure inspection; or field surveying.
Required Licensing Possession of a valid State of California driver’s license.
Core Competencies The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.
Job Expertise Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.
Communication Skills Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective listening skills; displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts.
Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills Develops effective relationships with co‑workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
Continuous Improvement Actively identifies new areas for learning and regularly creates and takes advantage of learning opportunities.
Decision Making Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.
Initiative Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promote job performance.
Reliability Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate.
Technology Use/Management Uses efficient and cost‑effective approaches to integrate technology into the workplace and improve program effectiveness.
Problem Solving Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem(s); collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.
Selection Process The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant’s training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job‑specific questions. Applicants must answer all questions to be considered, or their application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Use of AI content in responses may result in removal from the hiring process. Only candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed. Additional phases will consist of one or more interviews.
If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Charmaine Guerrero at
Charmaine.Guerrero@sanjoseca.gov .
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The Department of Public Works is responsible for delivering capital improvement projects for a wide variety of City facilities and infrastructure, maintaining City facilities and fleet assets, facilitating, and regulating development activities, and providing animal care and services. The Department is committed to high‑quality service, partnering with the community, and providing an excellent environment in which to work.
The total salary range for Associate Engineering Technician classification is $88,015.20 – $107,103.36.
For Senior Engineer Technician classification the total salary range is $96,576.48 – $117,455.52.
These ranges include an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non‑pensionable compensation. Actual salary will be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience.
The DPW is currently recruiting for multiple Associate Engineering Technician and Senior Engineering Technician positions in the Facilities and Transportation and Hydraulic Services (THS) Divisions. The recruitment may be used to fill positions in other divisions or departments. Applicants who are interested should apply to be considered for additional opportunities that may arise.
Divisions
Development Services (DS) provides permitting services for development projects and reviews plans and issues permits for the construction of utility infrastructure and encroachment on City streets. This division also manages programs including storm water control, flood hazard zones, geologic hazard zones, grading and erosion control, mapping, street and easement vacation, special assessment districts, and transportation and traffic analysis.
Facilities Management delivers facilities maintenance, repairs, and support services for capital projects across a wide variety of City‑owned facilities and infrastructure, including but not limited to Emergency Interim Housing facilities, libraries, community centers, fire facilities, police facilities, and other public facilities.
Transportation and Hydraulic Services (THS) is responsible for the design, construction, and master plan of bridges, culverts, streets, sidewalks, storm and sanitary sewers, pump stations, streetlights, landscape and hardscape improvements, traffic signals, and the support, construction, upgrade, and revitalization of the San Jose‑Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility.
Associate Engineering Technician Class Summary Under general supervision, performs a variety of sub‑professional engineering, architectural and landscape architectural duties for civil, traffic, maintenance and office engineering projects and programs. Performs roadway, building, landscaping and other project drafting, including structural detailing, for final plans. Performs technical planning and research, basic design approach and the layout of a project and its electrical, mechanical and hydraulic provisions. Prepares engineering drawings, contract specifications, and cost estimates. Designs streetlight systems, including preparation of maps, diagrams, plans, contract documents, specifications and cost estimates. Conducts traffic surveys, and prepares findings and recommendations. Assists in supervising the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices. Performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics This is a journey‑level class in the Engineering Technician classification series responsible for performing a variety of sub‑professional engineering, architectural, and landscape architectural duties in support of an assigned program area. Incumbents work independently and exercise judgment & initiative. They receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. This class differs from Engineering Technician II in that the latter provides technical support to assigned engineering operations and/or programs. The class also differs from Senior Engineering Technician, which performs the most complex work assigned to the series, including serving in a lead worker capacity over assigned staff.
Senior Engineering Technician Class Summary Under direction, performs sub‑professional civil and traffic engineering, architectural, landscape architectural and contract duties. Researches and writes engineering specifications and prepares plans and contract documents. Initiates contracts to maintain, repair, renew or make additions to City facilities; administers and inspects work progress. Plans and supervises traffic studies and reviews findings and recommendations; supervises and participates in the design and location of traffic control devices. Supervises a team of lower‑level technicians and schedules jobs according to priority. Performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics This is an advanced journey‑level class in the Engineering Technician classification series responsible for providing technical support to an assigned engineering or contract program area, and for providing lead direction and training to assigned staff. Incumbents regularly work on tasks that are varied and complex, requiring considerable discretion and independent judgment. Assignments are given with general guidelines and incumbents establish objectives, timelines, and methods to deliver work products. Work is typically reviewed upon completion for soundness, appropriateness, and conformity to policy and requirements. The class differs from the Associate Engineering Technician in that the latter performs the full range of duties but does not lead lower‑level staff, and differs from Principal Engineering Technician which supervises staff and operations of a work unit.
Key Responsibilities
Provide engineering support to project teams and managers.
Perform technical planning and research, basic design approach, and the layout of assigned projects including civil, electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic provisions.
Perform sub‑professional engineering, architectural, and landscape architectural studies of moderate difficulty projects.
Operate and utilize a variety of specialized software programs relevant to work performed.
Prepare graphical documents for reports and presentations.
Organize, acquire, and maintain office records and file information.
Perform yard management tasks including badge programming, yard security, CSY campus traffic monitoring, KERI system management, storm water procedures, and assist Senior Engineering Tech.
Schedule work requests, route test reports, assist field inspection staff, prepare graphical documents, coordinate project meetings, respond to citizen requests, distribute plans and specifications to utilities and industry publications, compile Information for RFPs, and process contractual documents.
Manage security cyber key program for assigned facility; create and update access locations and generate access reports.
Coordinate completion of work orders for major building or equipment maintenance services including installation and repair of mechanical and process equipment, building remodels, carpentry, electrical, plumbing services; create and process work orders; monitor testing; manage contracts to ensure specifications are met.
Operate and utilize a variety of specialized software programs; store electronic data; generate reports and drawings.
Associate Engineering Technician Education Completion of high school or equivalent (General Education Development [GED] Test or California Proficiency Certificate).
Experience Four (4) years of increasingly responsible sub‑professional engineering/technical support experience, of which two (2) years include performing materials sampling and testing, drafting and developing plans and specifications, construction or infrastructure inspections, traffic engineering, or field surveying.
Acceptable Substitutions Successful completion of two (2) academic years or sixty (60) semester units of college‑level engineering technology courses or related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the two (2) of four (4) years of sub‑professional engineering/technical support experience. There is no substitute for the two (2) years of experience performing materials sampling and testing, drafting and developing plans and specifications, construction or infrastructure inspections, traffic engineering, or field surveying.
Required Licensing Possession of a valid State of California driver’s license.
Senior Engineering Technician Education Completion of high school or equivalent (General Education Development [GED] Test or California Proficiency Certificate).
Experience Six (6) years of increasingly responsible sub‑professional engineering/technical support experience, of which two (2) years include preparing engineering drawings, contract specifications, and cost estimates; drafting and structural detailing for final plans; construction or infrastructure inspection; or field surveying.
Acceptable Substitutions Successful completion of two (2) academic years or sixty (60) semester units of college‑level engineering technology courses or related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the remaining two (2) of four (4) years of sub‑professional engineering/technical support experience. There is no substitution for the two (2) years of experience preparing engineering drawings, contract specifications, and cost estimates; drafting and structural detailing for final plans; construction or infrastructure inspection; or field surveying.
Required Licensing Possession of a valid State of California driver’s license.
Core Competencies The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.
Job Expertise Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.
Communication Skills Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective listening skills; displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts.
Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills Develops effective relationships with co‑workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
Continuous Improvement Actively identifies new areas for learning and regularly creates and takes advantage of learning opportunities.
Decision Making Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.
Initiative Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promote job performance.
Reliability Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate.
Technology Use/Management Uses efficient and cost‑effective approaches to integrate technology into the workplace and improve program effectiveness.
Problem Solving Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem(s); collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.
Selection Process The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant’s training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job‑specific questions. Applicants must answer all questions to be considered, or their application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Use of AI content in responses may result in removal from the hiring process. Only candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed. Additional phases will consist of one or more interviews.
If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Charmaine Guerrero at
Charmaine.Guerrero@sanjoseca.gov .
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