ACHD Job Opening

Date Posted: August 2, 2022
Closes: August 16, 2022

Engineering Technician

Ada County Highway District is now accepting applications for an Engineering Technician in the Development Services Department. Starting wage is $23.74 - $27.29 hourly, DOQ.

This position includes an excellent benefit package with medical, vision and dental insurance, paid vacation, paid parental leave, daycare assistance, 401K match and holidays and membership in the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI).

Primary Responsibilities:

• The Engineering Technician reviews of construction plans and conducts entry level field investigations of proposed development projects.
• The incumbent performs reviews of street improvement plans and storm drainage plans and calculations for small development projects and provides oral and written communication of results.

Qualifications:

• The ability to read civil plans is required. A degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology or a related field is a plus. Previous development review experience is preferred, but not required.
• The position requires a working knowledge of Civil Engineering principles and practices and the ability to apply policies and standards to documents and plans.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of Bluebeam Revu or other plan review and/or mapping software is a plus. A valid Idaho driver's license is required. 
• Any combination of education, experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be acceptable.

A completed ACHD Employment Application is required and must be submitted to Human Resources by 4:30 p.m. on August 16, 2022.