Assist in performing moderately complicated engineering computer aided drafting and related work.
- Perform specialized technical activities in support of engineering operations;
- Gather, compile and/or analyze data for engineering studies;
- Prepare routine engineering and construction drawings with an estimated cost of $0 to $750,000;
- Prepare accurate and complete layouts, cross sections, and profiles;
- Research and maintain existing infrastructure record drawings, maps and plans;
- Maintain databases;
- Provide research and public assistance by providing engineering documents and support to all city departments, private engineering firms or other businesses;
- Develop maps for presentations and in-office use;
- Able to follow written and verbal instructions;
- Use of Microsoft programs;
- Able to read Civil Engineering plans;
- Perform related duties as directed.
Completion of a Associate’s Degree in CAD with an additional 2 years of general CAD experience with a knowledge of fundamental principles in
engineering and engineering drafting preferred or any combination of education and experience which provides the following:
Valid TX Driver's License.
Knowledge Of
- The fundamental principles of engineering, zoning, or planning;
- Computer aided drafting software;
- Computer applications associated with typical office duties and engineering functions;
- Working knowledge of Word, Access, Excel, and Power Point;
- The principles and practices of engineering drafting as required by the specific position.
Ability To
- Read and interpret drawings;
- Communicate effectively with others;
- Understand surveyor's notes and interpret metes and bounds land descriptions as required by the specific position.
Physical Requirements
- Frequently lift and carry up to 10 pounds,
- Occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds;
- Frequently walk, stand, bend and kneel during the shift;
- Occasionally flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees;
- Occasionally rotate upper trunk to the left or right while sitting or standing;
- Place arms above, at and below shoulder height;
- Coordinate eye, hand and foot movement.
