Engineering Technology, #39070
Occupational Family: Engineering and Technology
Pay Band Range: 2 - 5

Concept of Work

This Career Group provides career tracks for engineering technicians who perform work in support of specialty technical engineering programs and projects, conduct research reviews, gather and analyze data, prepare statistical and other reports, conduct inspections, maintain automated engineering related data and/or draft plan details. Employees perform duties ranging from entry level to expert level. Employees may be required to have applicable certifications or licenses.

Roles Comprising This Group

These roles describe the collective characteristics of the work performed by employees in the Engineering Technology Career Group. The roles define the typical career paths for employees who pursue careers in this field, such as engineering technicians, cartographic drafters, and photogrammetrists. See list of the various specialty areas listed in the Engineering Technician Descriptors.

Although all of these occupations are engineering technicians, each warrants a separate career track. Each of these career paths requires different knowledge, skills, and abilities and may not naturally lead to the other for career progression. However, a role for each of these occupations represents different levels of work, or career progression. Career paths may exist within a single role, extend to other roles in this Career Group, or to roles in other occupationally related Career Groups.

PAY BAND

PRACTITIONER ROLES

ROLE CODE

MANAGEMENT ROLES

ROLE CODE

2

Engineering Technician I

39071

   

3

Engineering Technician II

39072

   

4

Engineering Technician III

39073

   

5

Engineering Technician IV

39074

   

Role Descriptions

These roles are distinguished based upon the Compensable Factors of Complexity, Results, and Accountability and are used for position classification. These factors should be used for classification and compensation analysis. Recruitment and selection standards must be based on knowledge, skills, and abilities as indicated in the Employee Work Profile.

Engineering Technician I

Code: 39071

Pay Band: 2

SOC: 17-3000*

The Engineering Technician I role provides career tracks for engineering technicians who perform or provide assistance to others who perform engineering activities. Duties range from trainee to entry level and are of limited scope and require knowledge of principles/techniques in a specific/narrow area of technical assignment and/or acquired through a formal training program

Engineering Technician I

COMPLEXITY
  • Performs entry-level technician work that involves conducting inspections, sampling and testing materials, and the collection and correlation of engineering and/or geological data.
  • Performs routine technical duties in support of others by drawing maps and diagrams, computing dimensions and quantities of materials, gathering samples for materials testing and assisting in compliance inspection activities.
  • Refers questions and problems to higher levels.
  • Applies construction, civil engineering, inspection and surveying techniques and procedures.
  • Applies principles of mathematics.
  • Skill in the operation of computer assisted drafting techniques, surveying equipment, or other tools of the trade.
  • Skill in preparing plan drawings and sketches.
  • Performs technician tasks that are basic and routine in nature.
  • Gathers a variety of data for analysis and evaluation.
  • Completes routine reports.
  • Employees involved with inspection may require applicable certifications.
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RESULTS
  • Impact on the safety of the public.
  • Actions affect level of completion and thoroughness of project documentation and data.
  • Decisions and actions directly impact the work of others and the timeliness, cost effectiveness, and delivery of services.

ACCOUNTABILITY
  • Works with immediate supervision in receiving detailed instructions and guidance.
  • Participates in self-learning activities and formal training in preparation for performing duties of role.

 

Engineering Technician II

Code: 39072

Pay Band: 3

SOC: 17-3000*

The Engineering Technician II role provides career tracks for engineering technicians performing at the journey level who apply technical skills in support of specialized tasks, phases and/or segments of a specialty-engineering project or assignment. Duties include drafting and sketching of engineering plans or maps; conducting on-site bridge/structure and project construction inspections; performing materials sampling and testing; calculating geometrics; or other specialty activities to ensure accurate program execution and compliance with Department, State and Federal regulations and standards.

Engineering Technician II

COMPLEXITY
  • Performs moderately complex technical tasks which are broad in scope and which require application of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of a particular specialty engineering function.
  • Conducts routine data analyses and determines viability of data collected.
  • Identifies problems and recommends solutions or corrective actions.
  • Reviews routine project plans or portions of complex plans to determine compliance with state and/or federal regulations and design standards.
  • Ability to conduct engineering fieldwork and inspection and to perform drafting and design functions.
  • Operates various types of scientific and/or engineering equipment and uses varied technical instruments in performance of duties.
  • Uses automated and/or manual systems in preparing sketches, plans, drawings and/or tests of data and materials.
  • May require applicable certifications.

RESULTS
  • Affects the analysis of data.
  • Impact on the level of product accepted by agency.
  • Impacts the safety of the public through inspections.
  • Impacts the timeliness of project completions and accuracy of project data.

ACCOUNTABILITY
  • Solves routine problems and refers more complex issues to higher levels.
  • Relies on experience and judgment to accomplish tasks.
  • Works under the guidance of higher level technician or engineer.
  • Determines which work processes and methods are most appropriate to accomplish technical assignments.
  • Determines validity of data through observations, recording of field and laboratory data and written reports.
  • May prepare permit packages including fees and other amounts pertinent to the permit.
  • Participates in self-learning activities and formal training for continuous development in role.

 

Engineering Technician III

Code: 39073

Pay Band: 4

SOC: 17-3000* and 17-1021*

The Engineering Technician III role provides career tracks for engineering technicians performing responsibilities ranging from advanced level to supervisory in support of a broad range of engineering specialty activities. Duties involve interpreting engineering guidelines; coordinating varied activities; performing engineering drafting and design work, traffic engineering improvements, materials acceptance evaluations, bridge/structure inspections and construction inspections for moderate to major scale projects; providing technical assistance to others; and performing detailed reviews of engineering related projects. This role also provides career tracks for photogrammetrists who perform entry level to advanced level responsibilities.

Engineering Technician III

COMPLEXITY
  • Performs a range of engineering related tasks requiring independent analysis and formulation of solutions to problems.
  • Assesses test procedures, materials failures and/or materials specifications.
  • Performs full cycle of studies or activities.
  • Prepares and reviews documents for finalizing.
  • Drafts and details elements needed to produce plans for construction.
  • Completes designs for unique and/or unusual engineering situations.
  • Develops drafts of details and standards for manuals and other publications used in engineering related functions.
  • Ensures design elements meet federal, state and agency requirements for strength, geometric and economy.
  • Computes various items to include elevations, dimensions, clearances and quantities.
  • Prepares cost estimates and monitors expenditures.
  • Conducts detailed and/or complex inspections for compliance.
  • Prepares specialized reports.
  • May require applicable certifications and experience.
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RESULTS
  • Impacts the approval, rejection or modifying of processes and methods.
  • Decisions and actions have major and direct affects on the level of product/services accepted by agency.
  • Documentation maintained impacts costs to agency.
  • Accuracy impacts timeliness of projects.
  • Decisions impact the safety of the public.
  • Review of vouchers and processing of letters of agreement and related affect management of services within established time schedules and within established guidelines.

ACCOUNTABILITY
  • Refers highly sensitive issues to higher levels.
  • Applies codes, standards, specifications, and other regulations in making decisions and accomplishing tasks.
  • May provide leadership, guidance and supervision to staff.
  • Maintains project correspondence and records from project conception to completion.
  • Ensures timeliness and accuracy of research and compilation of data.
  • Responsible for coordination of a program activity or portion of a project on district wide or statewide basis.
  • May prepare permit packages including associated fees and amounts.

 

Engineering Technician IV

Code: 39074

Pay Band: 5

SOC: 17-3000* and 17-1021*

The Engineering Technician IV role provides career tracks for engineering technicians who perform as experts and/or supervisors of technical specialty engineering support and/or coordination of research, planning, design, construction and/or rehabilitation of comprehensive engineering projects and activities. Duties range from ensuring that projects, programs and procedures are effectively and efficiently administered to providing practical technical expertise in making decisions in the review, analysis, coordination and delivery of a specialty engineering function.

Engineering Technician IV

COMPLEXITY
  • Applies expertise and knowledge of a specialty engineering program or service.
  • Applies knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
  • Plans, directs and coordinates the work of others.
  • Prepares cost estimates, materials lists for budget preparation and monitors expenditures.
  • Develops, reviews, and prepares complex and detailed analytical and technical reports.
  • Conducts formal presentations of research findings.
  • Makes recommendations for work plans for a technical research project or program.
  • Provides guidance in application of federal and state guidelines.
  • Initiates and monitors investigations.
  • Coordinates construction or operational projects.
  • Conducts reviews of work of others and provides recommendations.
  • May require licensure.
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RESULTS
  • Affects the resolution of highly complicated issues impacting the project.
  • Impacts appropriateness of staffing and resources in meeting project needs.
  • Affects completions of projects on a timely basis and within budget.
  • Impacts timely and accurate completion of work by staff.
  • Impacts level of investigation conducted.
  • Impacts documentation of research activities.

ACCOUNTABILITY
  • Refers only the most complicated issues to higher levels.
  • Works under administrative direction in performing assignments.
  • Exercises independent judgment and decision-making in the review, analysis and coordination of construction and/or operational projects.
  • Ensures work conforms to practical technical engineering standards and policies.
  • May provide leadership, guidance, and/or supervision to staff.

 

*Statistical Reporting

This Career Group includes, but is not limited to, those in the following Standard Occupational Classifications:
17-1021 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
17-3000 Drafters, Engineering and Mapping Technicians
17-3010 Drafters
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters
17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters
17-3019 Drafters, All other
17-3020 Engineering Technicians, except Drafters
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians
17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians
17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians
17-3029 Engineering Technicians, except Drafters, all other
17-3030 Surveying and Mapping Technicians
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians
47-4010 Construction and Building Inspectors
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors

 

New Effective Date: 11/01/01

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN DESCRIPTORS

 

Bridge/Structure Inspection: Responsible for conducting visual, mechanical and underwater inspection of bridges and structures, inspecting overhead signs and traffic devices, planning and scheduling inspections, preparing comprehensive reports, preparing drawings to illustrate findings, structural analysis and maintaining and updating automated data on bridge conditions.

Cartography: Responsibilities include creating, tracing, revising, creating maps and performing research. Knowledge of GIS Mapping preferred.

Highway Construction Inspection: Responsible for monitoring, coordinating and directing all project inspection activities on roadway, tunnel, structure and bridge construction and maintenance projects.

Highway Permits and Subdivision Specialty: Responsible for administering highway programs involving the addition/acceptance of subdivision and rural streets in the secondary road system and the issuance of land use permits for the use of highway right of way land.

Preliminary Engineering: Responsibilities include performing tasks in engineering specialty areas such as roadway design, structure and bridge design, materials testing and sampling, inspection and compliance, traffic engineering, safety, data collection/analysis, or survey.

  • drafting plans and providing accompanying calculations; performing a range of roadway or structure and bridge design and plan preparation
  • inspecting, sampling, testing and monitoring materials; performing calculations; and preparing technical reports on materials
  • conducting transportation and planning engineering data studies and long range plans and forecasts, work zone safety plans, traffic operations studies, or statewide data coordination and analysis
  • researching land acquisition data; preparing data for utility relocations
  • performing full range of survey activities

Photogrammetry: Responsibilities include planimetric mapping, stereo-plotting and analytical aerial triangulation activities including digitizing features, plotting contours, and generating ground profiles and cross sections for the preparation of aerial survey data.

History

(Previous class titles listed by new role titles.)

Engineering Technician I

CLASS CODE

CLASS TITLE

GRADE

54301

Bridge/Structure Inspector Trainee

TR

54111

Transportation Construction Inspector Trainee

TR

54162

Cartographic Drafter Assistant

5

54021

Engineering Technician I

5

Engineering Technician II

CLASS CODE

CLASS TITLE

GRADE

54302

Bridge/Structure Inspector

8

54163

Cartographic Drafter

7

54022

Engineering Technician II

7

54023

Engineering Technician III

8

54121

Highway Permits and Subdivision Specialist

7

54112

Transportation Construction Inspector

8

Engineering Technician III

CLASS CODE

CLASS TITLE

GRADE

54303

Bridge/Structure Inspector Senior

10

54304

Bridge/Structure Inspection Team Leader

11

54164

Cartographic Supervisor

9

54024

Engineering Technician IV

9

54025

Engineering Technician V

10

54026

Engineering Technician VI

11

54243

Photogrammetrist

9

54244

Photogrammetrist Sr

10

54246

Photogrammetrist Spec.

11

54113

Transportation Construction Inspector Sr

10

54122

Highway Permits and Subdivision Specialist Sr

9

54123

Transportation Permits and Subdivision Specialist Supervisor

11

Engineering Technician IV

CLASS CODE

CLASS TITLE

GRADE

54027

Engineering Technician VII

12

54165

Cartographic Manager

12