{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"0ea6e354cf93bef6744ff59b","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0ea6e354cf93bef6744ff59b","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0ea6e354cf93bef6744ff59b","title":"Engineering Technician","description":"ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN\nThe Town of Killingly is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Engineering Technician to join the Engineering Department.\nResponsibilities include, but are not limited to:\nPerforms engineering and survey design work; performs drafting work for mapping and public works construction projects; and provides technical assistance and performs lead work in the design, construction, and inspection of public works construction projects.\nQualifications: Associates in Civil Engineering or directly related degree and at least two years’ experience required in the field.\nInterested candidates must submit their cover letter, resume and completed Town of Killingly Employment Application to the Town Manager’s Office no later than the close of business (12:00PM) on Friday, June 26, 2026.\nPOSTED: 6/8/2026\nEOE/AA/M/F/D/V\nDetailed Job Description\nPOSITION SUMMARY\nUnder the general supervision of the Town Engineer or Operations Coordinator, performs computer-aided drafting; updates geographic information system (GIS) data; conducts plan reviews for local permits; issues construction permits and assists the public; and provides technical assistance in the planning, design, construction and inspection of public works construction and improvement projects.\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF WORK\nReceives oral or written instructions from the Town Engineer or supervisor.\nStaffs the public counter and assists the general public with questions and concerns, including investigating complaints regarding construction or drainage problems.\nAssists contractors, architects, engineers, or others in applying for construction permits or completing bonding and insurance requirements.\nAssists in the preparation of design plans and specifications for public works projects.\nAssists with preparation of cost and material estimates for construction projects.\nPerforms basic mathematical computations in planning, design and construction operations.\nUpdates Town GIS data and maintains Town maps, plot records, and engineering plans and drawings.\nAssists with technical review of subdivision, commercial and industrial development plans to ensure compliance with Town standards and safety requirements from a civil engineering perspective.\nEnforces codes and ordinances.\nAssists with preparation of MS4 permit and of inventory for the annual line striping / paving program.\nAssists in the inspection of public works projects such as road reconstruction and sidewalk inspections.\nActs as a rod-person or instrument person on engineering survey crew as needed.\nAssists in the collection and recording of original and retracement land survey information from surveyor’s notes, prior field notes, and related information. Drafts maps, plot plans and makes corrections to maps.\nProvides technical assistance to Town Boards, Commissions, Departments and the public.\nUses computers to perform mathematical computations of some complexity.\nAssists in title research.\nOrganizes and plans work according to standard department procedures.\nPerforms related work as required.\nDESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES\nAbility to prepare, interpret and utilize engineering plans, maps and specifications.\nAbility to operate personal computers with a working knowledge of computer-aided drafting and GIS software.\nAbility to establish effective communication with co-workers, contractors and the public.\nAbility to perform well under pressure, such as completing job projects.\nAbility to perform duties of a rod-person or instrument person on an engineering survey crew.\nAbility to inspect public works projects and to determine adherence to requirements.\nAbility to lift medium weights.\nAbility to occasionally work in poor weather conditions.\nFamiliarity with municipal codes and ordinances.\nPhysical and Mental Requirements/Work Environment\n(Required for essential duties; reasonable accommodations will be considered under the Americans with Disabilities Act. This list is not all-inclusive and may be supplemented as necessary).\nAbility to utilize and apply knowledge of theories, practices and principles and relate the concepts behind specific ideas.\nAbility to use knowledge and reasoning to solve complex problems.\nAbility to communicate effectively in oral and written form.\nAbility to maintain files, records, spreadsheets and databases, and to make mathematical calculations using a calculator.\nAbility to perform manipulative skills such as writing, drafting, and using a keyboard, mouse and/or calculator with accuracy.\nAbility to concentrate on complicated detail and complex issues with interruption, pressure and changing priorities for more than three hours at a time.\nAbility to see and read objects closely and to read plans, maps and diagrams (including from a computer monitor).\nMemory to perform multiple and diverse tasks over long periods of time and the ability to remember information that has been read, studied or previously learned.\nAbility to learn and apply new information, technology and legislation applicable to department activities.\nAbility to distinguish between public and confidential information and handle appropriately.\nAbility to hear normal sounds with background noise as in hearing for use of a telephone.\nAbility to distinguish verbal communication and to communicate through speech.\nAbility to see objects far away.\nAbility to discriminate between colors.\nAbility to reach and bend, and push/pull or lift objects less than twenty pounds.\nAbility to work in a typical office setting subject to interruptions, heavy traffic flow and heavy work volume expectations, and at times perform outside work, which includes exposure to fluctuations in temperature and seasonal weather including wetness and humidity. May be exposed to dust, cold and heat.\nMobility to inspect construction sites, which may include climbing, walking on/over wetland and/or rough terrain, and crawling.\nAbility to get from one location in the office or work site(s) to other locations in and outside from the primary office or work site(s).\nAbility to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.\nMinimum Qualifications\nGraduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field and two (2) years’ experience in Civil Engineering. Suitable experience may be substituted for educational attainment if deemed appropriate by the Town Manager or his designee.\nPossession of a Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.\nSPECIAL REQUIREMENTS\nCertification in the State of Connecticut as an Engineer-in-Training and experience working in a municipal engineering department are desirable.\nAbility to use a personal computer in performing tasks with software such as AutoCAD, ESRI GIS software, hydraulic modeling software and Microsoft Office, or equivalent.\nThe above job description is illustrative and not a complete itemization of all facets of any job.\nPay: $43,458.00 - $71,515.00 per year\nBenefits:\nDental insurance\nHealth insurance\nPaid time off\nRetirement plan\nVision insurance\nWork Location: In person","company":"Townofkillingly","rawCompany":"townofkillingly","city":"Danielson","state":"CT","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-20T12:40:03.582Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-3022.00","title":"Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians","slug":"civil-engineering-technologists-and-technicians"},{"code":"17-3029.00","title":"Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other","slug":"engineering-technologists-and-technicians-except-drafters-all-other"},{"code":"17-2051.00","title":"Civil Engineers","slug":"civil-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"925120","title":"Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development","slug":"administration-of-urban-planning-and-community-and-rural-development"},{"code":"541370","title":"Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services","slug":"surveying-and-mapping-except-geophysical-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Engineering Technician","description":"ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN\nThe Town of Killingly is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Engineering Technician to join the Engineering Department.\nResponsibilities include, but are not limited to:\nPerforms engineering and survey design work; performs drafting work for mapping and public works construction projects; and provides technical assistance and performs lead work in the design, construction, and inspection of public works construction projects.\nQualifications: Associates in Civil Engineering or directly related degree and at least two years’ experience required in the field.\nInterested candidates must submit their cover letter, resume and completed Town of Killingly Employment Application to the Town Manager’s Office no later than the close of business (12:00PM) on Friday, June 26, 2026.\nPOSTED: 6/8/2026\nEOE/AA/M/F/D/V\nDetailed Job Description\nPOSITION SUMMARY\nUnder the general supervision of the Town Engineer or Operations Coordinator, performs computer-aided drafting; updates geographic information system (GIS) data; conducts plan reviews for local permits; issues construction permits and assists the public; and provides technical assistance in the planning, design, construction and inspection of public works construction and improvement projects.\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF WORK\nReceives oral or written instructions from the Town Engineer or supervisor.\nStaffs the public counter and assists the general public with questions and concerns, including investigating complaints regarding construction or drainage problems.\nAssists contractors, architects, engineers, or others in applying for construction permits or completing bonding and insurance requirements.\nAssists in the preparation of design plans and specifications for public works projects.\nAssists with preparation of cost and material estimates for construction projects.\nPerforms basic mathematical computations in planning, design and construction operations.\nUpdates Town GIS data and maintains Town maps, plot records, and engineering plans and drawings.\nAssists with technical review of subdivision, commercial and industrial development plans to ensure compliance with Town standards and safety requirements from a civil engineering perspective.\nEnforces codes and ordinances.\nAssists with preparation of MS4 permit and of inventory for the annual line striping / paving program.\nAssists in the inspection of public works projects such as road reconstruction and sidewalk inspections.\nActs as a rod-person or instrument person on engineering survey crew as needed.\nAssists in the collection and recording of original and retracement land survey information from surveyor’s notes, prior field notes, and related information. Drafts maps, plot plans and makes corrections to maps.\nProvides technical assistance to Town Boards, Commissions, Departments and the public.\nUses computers to perform mathematical computations of some complexity.\nAssists in title research.\nOrganizes and plans work according to standard department procedures.\nPerforms related work as required.\nDESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES\nAbility to prepare, interpret and utilize engineering plans, maps and specifications.\nAbility to operate personal computers with a working knowledge of computer-aided drafting and GIS software.\nAbility to establish effective communication with co-workers, contractors and the public.\nAbility to perform well under pressure, such as completing job projects.\nAbility to perform duties of a rod-person or instrument person on an engineering survey crew.\nAbility to inspect public works projects and to determine adherence to requirements.\nAbility to lift medium weights.\nAbility to occasionally work in poor weather conditions.\nFamiliarity with municipal codes and ordinances.\nPhysical and Mental Requirements/Work Environment\n(Required for essential duties; reasonable accommodations will be considered under the Americans with Disabilities Act. 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May be exposed to dust, cold and heat.\nMobility to inspect construction sites, which may include climbing, walking on/over wetland and/or rough terrain, and crawling.\nAbility to get from one location in the office or work site(s) to other locations in and outside from the primary office or work site(s).\nAbility to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.\nMinimum Qualifications\nGraduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field and two (2) years’ experience in Civil Engineering. 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