at City of Wichita in Wichita, Kansas, United States
Job Description
The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.
Distinguishing Features of Work
Engineering Technician 2 (Design) plays a vital role in shaping Wichita’s infrastructure from concept to construction. This position delivers high-impact technical design support for public works projects that directly affect neighborhoods, transportation networks, and utility systems citywide. Working under the direction of a licensed Professional Engineer, the Engineering Technician 2 (Design) performs advanced computer-aided drafting, interprets legal plats and right-of-way documents, and produces accurate engineering drawings that meet City standards. The role bridges engineering theory and field execution by supporting inspections, maintaining construction details, processing as-built plans, and managing technical data and GIS layers. Precision, accountability, and consistency are essential, as this position ensures design accuracy, constructability, and regulatory compliance. The Engineering Technician 2 (Design) is a trusted technical contributor whose work safeguards quality, efficiency, and long-term public value.
**Posting may close at any time**
Examples of Work Performed
- Perform computer-aided drafting work on engineering and architectural projects in AutoCAD under the supervision of a professional engineer.
- Interpreting plats and legal descriptions to draw improvement districts and calculate lot areas with the use of AutoCAD.
- Manage database tracking spreadsheets.
- Maintain various data and GIS layers electronically.
- Perform final inspection of construction work.
- Maintain standard construction details.
- Process as-built plans.
- These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
- Other related duties may be assigned as needed.
Requirements of Work
- Working knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering.
- Working knowledge of City of Wichita standard specifications.
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans.
- Ability to use a computer to access, interpret and record information.
- Skill in making engineering computations, estimates and designs, and in preparing plans and specifications.
- Skill in writing reports and preparing cost estimates.
- Ability to create exhibits and edit geo-databases using ArcMap software and GIS tools.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, representatives of other organizations, and the public.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license.
- An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following links:
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf (Download PDF reader)
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf (Download PDF reader)
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf (Download PDF reader)
