Engineering Technician I

Are you detail-oriented, customer-focused , and ready to kickstart your career in engineering? The City of Chesapeake is looking for a motivated and service-minded Engineering Technician I to join our dynamic team!

This is more than just a desk job. This position is at the heart of city development, helping to shape the infrastructure that keeps Chesapeake moving forward.

As an Engineering Technician I in the Engineering Division of Public Utilities, you'll assist residents and developers with project questions, prepare and update engineering plans for street and utility improvements, research property records, and summarize project data. You'll also track contracts, and support engineering studies and contribute to real-world solutions .

The Department of Public Utilities is looking for candidates with a passion for precision and a knack for problem-solving , with strong communication skills, who is a team player and thrives in a collaborative environment. Experience with technical data, construction plans, or utilities is a plus!

Join us on this exciting journey as we build the future of Chesapeake's water and wastewater infrastructure. Be part of a team where your skills and passion make a difference.

Apply today and let's shape the future together! The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

Required Qualifications

VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIRMENT : Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate's in engineering, drafting, or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT : In addition to satisfying the vocational / education standards, this class requires a minimum of six months of related, full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES : Depending on departmental operational requirements, may require valid driver's license and driving record in compliance with City Driving Standards .

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and / or City-wide emergencies.

Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in water and sewer utilities plans and documentation.