Engineering Technician I/II (Development)

Job Description:

Engineering Technician I/II (Development)

Description

Description

The City of Fremont's Public Works Department is recruiting for:

Engineering Technician I/II (Development)

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The Department
The Engineering Division delivers public infrastructure projects such as streets, storm drains, and City buildings. The team plans, reviews, designs, surveys, acquires property, manages construction, and provides inspection services. These projects are carried out through the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and private development.

The Ideal Candidate The City is seeking a self-motivated individual who is knowledgeable in engineering terminology and demonstrates a strong commitment to providing exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate should be comfortable engaging with residents, developers, and other stakeholders - responding to inquiries, explaining processes clearly, and helping customers with professionalism, patience, and a service-oriented approach. The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment. A successful candidate may also possess a working knowledge of the private land development process and be able to assist staff engineers in reviewing public and private street improvement plans, encroachment permit plans, and grading and drainage plans.
First Review of Applications
The first review of applications is November 28, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. (PT). This recruitment may close without notice after this date so interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. A resume and supplemental questionnaire (part of the online application) must be submitted with the completed City application.

To be considered for this outstanding employment opportunity, please complete an application online by clicking "Apply" just above this box.

Selection Process
The process may include individual and/or panel interviews, professional reference checks, fingerprint check for criminal history and other related components. Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

Reasonable Accommodation
Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in advance of the selection process by calling (510) 494-4660 or emailing: humanresources@fremont.gov.

Contact Us
For additional information, please contact Human Resources Department at: humanresources@fremont.gov

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
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Class Specifications:

Engineering Technician I: Class Specifications | Engineering Technician I | Class Spec Details

Engineering Technician II: Class Specifications | Engineering Technician II | Class Spec Details

This is a deep class series which includes Engineering Technician I and Engineering Technician II.

Definition

Under supervision, Engineering Technicians may work in any Engineering division including Design, Construction, Development, Transportation and Survey; Technicians perform a variety of work to assist with the design and construction management of public works projects; may assist as needed with the survey crew; perform related duties as assigned.

Class Characteristics

These classifications represent the entry and second level in the technical engineering classification series; employees may advance from Engineering Technician I to Engineering Technician II based on departmental operational need and assessment of the employee's skill level. The position will report to an Engineering section head.

Engineering Technician I's perform basic level engineering technician work in a designated assignment under close supervision. Work methods are explained in specific terms and work is subject to review. The job may involve tasks that, after initial training, warrant only occasional supervisory review.

Engineering Technician II's are distinguished from Engineering Technician I's by the level of complexity of work assignments they receive and the level of supervision provided. Checks are integrated into work processes, and work is reviewed to ensure consistency in the application of standard processes and procedures. Engineering Technician II's are distinguished from the next higher classification of Engineering Specialist by the latter's responsibility to perform fully qualified journey level technical engineering work.

Essential Functions

Essential Functions

General Duties for both the Technician I and II in all assignments:

• Operates a variety of office machines, calculators, personal computers and a variety of software applications.
• Makes initial review of project submittals and RFI's and routes correctly.
• Under the direction of a registered engineer, prepares manually or through CAD diagrams for field design changes.

Engineering Technician I:

Design Assignment:

• Assists in the preparation of construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates for public works projects, including roadway, sidewalk, storm drain and signing and striping improvements.
• Prepares plans, maps and drawings using AutoCAD.
• Prepares exhibits as directed.
• Prepares and maintains accurate "as-built" plans from field notes from contractors and inspectors for completed projects.
• Gathers field data for the planning and construction of public works improvements.
• Assists in the data input and management of the City's pavement Management software.

Construction Assignment

• Compiles and completes Caltrans "Weekly Statements of Working Days" from inspectors' daily report and monitors the progress of public works project against baseline construction schedules.
• Calculates quantities, including irregular areas and volumes, of bid items measured by inspectors and prepares draft progress payment.
• Prepares draft progress payments for review and approval of the Supervising Construction Coordinators.
• Performs Underground Service Alert markings.

Development Assignment:

• Reviews and issues encroachment permits for work in the public right-of-way to residents, private utility companies including but not limited to PG&E, AT&T, Comcast, Alameda County Water District (ACWD) and Union Sanitary District (USD).
• Assists the Project Engineer in the review of private development applications from planning entitlement phase, to issuance of building permits, to approval of final/parcel maps and construction of any public improvements required to support the proposed development.
• Provides customer service at the Development Service Center related to private development applications and requirements for issuance of encroachment permits.

Transportation Assignment:

• Assists in the preparation of construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates for transportation projects, including traffic signals, enhanced pedestrian crossings, separated/protected bicycle facilities, and signing/striping plans.
• Conducts traffic operations analyses, including all-way stops studies, parking restrictions, speed studies, and preparing service requests/exhibits.
• Assists in the oversight of the traffic signal maintenance contract and invoicing/payment process
• Provides support to bike and pedestrian program, including conducting school site assessments and preparing grant applications.

Survey Assignment:

• Takes direction from the Party Chief or technical lead in performing field surveys.
• Checks mathematical calculations in construction plans, closure calculation reports, and assists technical lead in checking survey calculations.
• Assists field survey crew in performing construction staking and topographic surveys
• Performs Underground Service Alert markings.

Engineering Technician II:

In addition to the duties listed above:

Design Assignment:

• Prepares construction plans using Civil 3D.

Construction Assignment:

• Assists the construction inspectors in monitoring construction activities in the field.
• Assists the Materials Testing Inspector in preparing material sample for testing.
• Completes initial review of project submittal and RFI's and distributes to the appropriate review parties.
• Assists in review of Traffic Control Plans following the direction of engineering staff.
• Prepares diagrams for field design changes, either manually or by CAD following the direction of engineering staff.

Development Assignment:

• Participates in the review and recommendation process for permits such as encroachment and grading.

Transportation Assignment:

• Represents City with community organizations to provide education and information regarding transportation programs such as traffic signal operations, traffic safety, and pedestrian and bicycle facilities.

Marginal Functions

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

For both the Technician I and II:

Knowledge of: Civil Engineering principals; materials and standards used in the design and construction of public works improvements; functions, and applications of engineering mathematics including algebra, geometry, trigonometry; and research techniques and methodologies.

Skill in: Clearly reporting complex factual and conceptual information verbally and in written form; using field and office engineering equipment and instruments.

Ability to: Read and interpret construction drawings; make accurate field measurements and calculations; write technical reports; perform computations involving engineering formulas, trigonometry, and geometry; learn to prepare cost estimates; develop and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from a variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.

Education/Experience

Engineering Technician I: Any combination of education and experience which has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to satisfactory job performance would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be: graduation from high school with course work in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and drafting.

Engineering Technician II: Any combination of education and/or experience which has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to satisfactory job performance would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be: completion of 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university with course work in engineering, AUTOCAD and mathematics including geometry and trigonometry or graduation from an accredited high school and two years of progressively responsible experience performing technical engineering work in design and/or development plan review, transportation operations, construction management and land surveying.

Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements

Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license is required. Failure to maintain this license will result in discipline up to and including termination. This classification requires the ability to travel independently within City limits to perform the assigned duties and responsibilities.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Rare = 66%

Sitting: Frequent
Walking: Occasional
Standing: Occasional
Bending (neck): Occasional
Bending (waist): Occasional
Squatting: Rare
Climbing: Rare
Kneeling: Rare
Crawling: Rare
Jumping: Rare
Balancing: Rare
Twisting (neck): Rare
Twisting (waist): Rare
Grasp - light (dominant hand): Occasional
Grasp - light (non-dominant): Occasional
Grasp - firm (dominant hand): Occasional
Grasp - firm (non-dominant): Occasional
Fine manipulation (dominant): Occasional
Fine manipulation (non-dominant): Occasional
Reach - at/below shoulder: Rare
Reach - above shoulder level: Rare

Push/pull:
Up to 10 lbs. Rare
11 to 25 lbs. Rare
26 to 50 lbs. Rare
51 to 75 lbs. Never
76 to 100 lbs. Never
Over 100 lbs. Never

Lifting:
Up to 10 lbs. Rare
11 to 25 lbs. Rare
26 to 50 lbs. Rare
51 to 75 lbs. Never
76 to 100 lbs. Never
Over 100 lbs. Never

Carrying:
Up to 10 lbs. Rare
11 to 25 lbs. Rare
26 to 50 lbs. Rare
51 to 75 lbs. Never
76 to 100 lbs. Never
Over 100 lbs. Never

Coordination:
Eye-hand: Required
Eye-hand-foot: Required
Driving: Required

Vision:
Acuity, near: Required
Acuity, far: Required
Depth perception: Required
Accommodation: Required
Color vision: Required
Field of vision: Required

Talking:
Face-to-face contact: Required
Verbal contact w/others: Required
Public: Required

Hearing:
Normal conversation: Required
Telephone communication: Required
Earplugs required: Not required

Work environment:
Works indoors, works outdoors, exposure to extreme hot or cold temperature, being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature / humidity, exposure to dust, fumes, smoke, gases, odors, mists, or other irritating particles, exposure to slippery or uneven walking surfaces, working below ground, using computer monitor, works around others, works alone, works with others.

Class Code: 5240
FLSA: Non-exempt
EEOC Code: 3
Barg. Unit: PETA
Probation: 12 months for each level
Rev.: 8/18

The City of Fremont offers a comprehensive benefit package including general and holiday leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long/short-term disability insurance.

To view a summary of the benefits the City offers, please visit:City of Fremont Benefits Summary

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$76,575.46 - $105,147.33 Annually