ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN V 54025

This is the fifth level in the Engineering Technician series. Positions in this class perform work tasks within such specialty areas as utilities or bridge. Tasks range in complexity from moderate to considerable difficulty and either require performing technical work to support the relocation of various types of utilities; or designing and drafting simple spans, structures or components.

Complexity of Work: This level is distinguished from the Engineering Technician IV by its responsibilities for the beginning level design of structures and bridges; or by performing utility location and relocations. It is distinguished from the Engineering Technician VI by the latters full range of supervisory responsibilities to include planning, coordinating and reviewing the work of technicians and support staff; or by working with consultant designers to include overseeing consultant contractual performance; or by completing project design on simple projects or complex portions of larger projects; or by performing a broader range of transportation planning duties to include forecasting and developing strategies; or by planning, implementing and overseeing safety control measures at construction work sites; or by evaluating and interpreting materials testing results in a specialty area; or by providing the highest level technical support to right of way professionals by completing sensitive assignments and auditing project files.

- drafts plans and calculates dimensions, elevations and quantities for bridges and structures;

- drafts and details drawings for structural plans using design notes, sketches and rough drafts;

- computes concrete and steel quantities from finished plans and prepares final costs estimates.

- computes approximate costs of projected relocations;

- estimates cost allocation between the agency and utility companies;

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- reviews and recommends acceptance of utility company plans and estimates.

Supervision Given: Supervises technicians and clerical personnel or provides specialized technical support.

Supervision Received: Positions receive supervision from an agency manager or engineer.

(Bridge) Working knowledge of drafting methods and procedures; and mathematics to include algebra, geometry and trigonometry. Some knowledge of basic engineering practices and principles.

(Utilities) Working knowledge of federal, state and agency regulations related to utility adjustments; and utility construction methods and techniques.

(Bridge) Considerable skill in the use of automated drafting instruments.

(Utilities) None.

(Bridge) Demonstrated ability to perform drafting and detailing; and design components of simple span structures.

(Utilities) Demonstrated ability to read and interpret utilities plans and specifications; prepare cost estimates; and coordinate utility field work.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE*

Licenses or Certifications:

(Bridge) None.

(Utilities) None.

(Bridge) Graduation from high school or equivalent, with additional courses in drafting, mathematics, or other related field.

(Bridge) Experience in drafting and detailing plans.

Other Considerations: None.

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An equivalent combination of training and experience indicting possession of the preceding knowledge, skills and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.

CLASS HISTORY

This class was established by the Virginia Department of Transportation by its 1994 Engineering Technician Series Merger. This class replaces the classes Bridge Design Drafter, Transportation District Utilities Specialist, and CADD Technician Senior.