Engineering Technician I, II or III

Salary: $25.29 - $47.43 Hourly Location : Fort Pierce, FL Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 2026-00009 Department: ELECTRIC & GAS ENGINEERING Opening Date: 01/22/2026 Position Summary and Qualifications Salary is just one component of FPUA's excellent total compensation package. As an organization, one of our top priorities is to maintain the health and wellbeing of our employees and their families. To achieve this goal, we offer market leading benefits as summarized under the "Benefits" tab above the Description within this job posting. The salary range shown represents the minimum to midpoint salary for this position. The actual salary offered will depend on qualifications and experience. ET I: Moderately difficult, professional technical engineering work responsible for the preparation of design documents for extensions, repairs, modifications and retirements of utility facilities. Reports to the Utility Designer. ET II: Moderately difficult, professional technical work responsible for the preparation of design documents for extensions, repairs, modifications and retirements of utility facilities. Reports to the Utility Designer. ET III: Complex, professional technical work responsible for the preparation of design documents for extensions, repairs, modifications and retirements of utility facilities. Including medium to large project management and field inspection responsibilities for utility construction projects. Reports to the Supervising or Electrical Engineer. (NOTE: There are also secondary functions which the employee will be required to perform.) ET I: Responsible for design, permitting and preparation of AutoCAD plans for utility improvements and/or modifications to the electric, gas, or fiber systems under direct supervision. Independently develops layouts, plans, and profiles in connection with extensions, services, system improvements, and utility modifications using AutoCAD products. Searches for and locates sources of information such as field survey notes, general construction plans, and roadway modification plans. Prepares permit applications for the appropriate governing authorities. Reviews work of Drafting Technicians or others. Responsible for assisting in the training of Drafting Technician Trainees and new Drafting Technicians in the use of AutoCAD for designing new utilities and modifications or adjustments to utilities. Assist department staff in training for various other tasks as required. Responsible for management of small to medium utility construction projects. Prepares material take-offs and cost estimates. Assists with writing specifications for utility plans. Prepares easements and sketches for utility construction. Effectively uses legal descriptions and other related documents to prepare easement documentation with a high degree of accuracy and consistency. Uses GPS equipment to collect field data and design staking. Assists in field data collection and surveying of FPUA electric, gas, and fiber assets utilizing a variety of resources and technologies such as GPS, specialized mobile GIS devices, digital imagery, and field notes. Works with Department Engineers, Transmission and Distribution staff, Electric Operations, and GIS staff to determine modifications that need to be made in the GIS data and ensuring the data meet current standard designs, practices, and mapping standards. Performs measurements and tests in the field to verify the design and operation of engineered systems. Able to identify facilities that may be impacted by construction designs, including but not limited to water, wastewater, drainage, and communications facilities. Performs routine editing of features and attributes in the GIS using the ESRI ArcGIS Platform and other softwares as required. Performs other routine office duties as assigned. ET II: Communicate daily with developers, contractors, architects, engineers, regulatory agencies, Inspectors, Customer Service, Materials Management, Electric T&D, ITS and W&WW Engineering Departments. Calculates applicable charges such as Contribution In-Aid (CIA), and engineering review fees. Manages and approves materials, inspections, permits, and construction of new services for an assigned geographic territory. Responsible for design, permitting and preparation of AutoCAD plans for utility improvements and/or modifications to the electric, gas, or fiber systems under direct supervision. Independently develops layouts, plans, and profiles in connection with extensions, services, system improvements, and utility modifications using AutoCAD products. Searches for and locates sources of information such as field survey notes, general construction plans, and roadway modification plans. Prepares permit applications for the appropriate governing authorities. Reviews work of Drafting Technicians or others. Review roadway plans (FDOT, City and County) and prepare utility plan mark ups (RGB), utility work schedule (UWS), utility work estimate (UWE) and utility work agreements (UWA) for electric, gas and fiber optic utilities. Responsible for assisting in the training of Drafting Technician Trainees and new Drafting Technicians in the use of AutoCAD for designing new utilities and modifications or adjustments to utilities. Assist department staff in training for various other tasks as required. Responsible for management of small to medium utility construction and roadway improvement projects. Prepares material take-offs and cost estimates. Assists with writing specifications for utility plans. Prepares easements and sketches for utility construction. Effectively uses legal descriptions and other related documents to prepare easement documentation with a high degree of accuracy and consistency. Uses GPS equipment to collect field data and design staking. Assists in field data collection and surveying of FPUA electric, gas, and fiber assets utilizing a variety of resources and technologies such as GPS, specialized mobile GIS devices, digital imagery, and field notes. Works with Department Engineers, Transmission and Distribution staff, Electric Operations, and GIS staff to determine modifications that need to be made in the GIS data and ensuring the data meet current standard designs, practices, and mapping standards. Performs measurements and tests in the field to verify the design and operation of engineered systems. Identifies facilities that may be impacted by construction designs, including but not limited to water, wastewater, drainage, and communications facilities. Performs routine editing of features and attributes in the GIS using the ESRI ArcGIS Platform and other software as required. Performs other duties, as assigned. ET III: Communicate daily with developers, contractors, architects, engineers, regulatory agencies, Inspectors, Customer Service, Materials Management, Electric T&D, ITS and W&WW Engineering Departments. Calculates applicable charges such as Contribution In-Aid (CIA). Manages and approves materials, inspections, permits, and construction of new services for an assigned geographic territory. Responsible for initiation, design, permitting and preparation of AutoCAD plans for utility improvements and/or modifications to the electric, gas, or fiber systems with minimal direct supervision. Independently develops layouts, plans, and profiles in connection with extensions, services, system improvements, and utility modifications using AutoCAD products. Searches for and locates sources of information such as field survey notes, general construction plans, and roadway modification plans. Manages budget of assigned projects to include, but not limited to, the recommendation of budget transfers, unit price contractor purchase order transfers and other related budget tasks. Prepares permit applications for the appropriate governing authorities. Reviews work of Drafting Technicians or others. Review roadway plans (FDOT, City and County) and prepare utility plan mark ups (RGB), utility work schedule (UWS), utility work estimate (UWE) and utility work agreements (UWA) for electric, gas and fiber optic utilities. Responsible for assisting in the training of Drafting Technician Trainees and new Drafting Technicians in the use of AutoCAD for designing new utilities and modifications or adjustments to utilities. Assist department staff in training as a senior member of the department for various other tasks as required. Responsible for management of medium to large utility construction and roadway improvement projects. Prepares material take-offs and cost estimates. Assists with writing specifications for utility plans. Assists Supervising Engineer and staff engineers in developing an electric system model, including training of technical staff in the use of engineering analysis and other related software. Assists Supervising Engineer or Electrical Engineer in power quality investigations, including supplying analysis and construction design support if necessary. Prepares easements and sketches for utility construction. Effectively uses legal descriptions and other related documents to prepare easement documentation with a high degree of accuracy and consistency. Develops and reviews AutoCAD standards. Assists in field data collection and surveying of FPUA electric, gas, and fiber assets utilizing a variety of resources and technologies such as GPS, specialized mobile GIS devices, digital imagery, and field notes. Works with Department Engineers, Transmission and Distribution staff, Electric Operations, and GIS staff to determine modifications that need to be made in the GIS data and ensuring the data meet current standard designs, practices, and mapping standards. Performs measurements and tests in the field to verify the design and operation of engineered systems. Identifies facilities that may be impacted by construction designs, including but not limited to water, wastewater, drainage, and communications facilities. Recommends designs to Engineers, Developers, and Contractors to solve issues of constructability, serviceability, and cost effectiveness during the planning, design review and construction phases of projects and reviews all in-house designs for the same criteria. Performs other duties, as assigned. ET I: Graduation from an accredited two (2) year technical school or community college with major course work in geography, cartography, engineering, computer science, or one of the physical sciences (A.A. or A.S. Degree) and two years of satisfactory experience as a Drafting Technician. Ability to pass basic Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel test with a score of at least 70%. Must be proficient in the use of AutoCAD and its associated programs. Must have working knowledge of the latest version of AutoCAD; experience in other associated AutoCAD programs like Civil 3D and Revit are a plus. When considering new job applicants, a comparable amount of training, education and experience may be substituted in lieu of some of the minimum education qualifications. ET II: Graduation from an accredited technical school or community college with an AA or AS degree in an approved program and four years of satisfactory experience in utility design and drafting in the Electric Utility workspace. Ability to pass basic Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel test with a score of at least 70%. Must be proficient in the use of AutoCAD and its associated programs. Must have working knowledge of the latest version of AutoCAD; experience in other associated AutoCAD programs like Civil 3D and Revit are a plus. When considering external applicants, a comparable amount of training, education and experience may be substituted in lieu of some of the minimum qualifications. ET III: Graduation from an accredited technical school or community college with an AA or AS degree in an approved program and eight years of satisfactory experience in utility design and drafting in the Electric Utility workspace. Ability to pass basic Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel test with a score of at least 70%. Must be proficient in the use of AutoCAD and its associated programs. Must have working knowledge of the latest version of AutoCAD; experience in other associated AutoCAD programs like Civil 3D and Revit are a plus. When considering external applicants, a comparable amount of training, education and experience may be substituted in lieu of some of the minimum qualifications. ET I: Must possess: ability to incorporate and employ on a continuous basis: initiate change, creativity, collaboration, pride and accountability. considerable knowledge and skill in the use of personal computer and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Powerpoint). considerable knowledge and experience using AutoCAD design software, particularly as it relates to design of utility facilities. working knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS software and tools, Schneider Electric ArcFM software. considerable knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of engineering design and drafting. ability to complete utility system designs with minimal assistance. basic knowledge of engineering formulas and principles. Basic knowledge of algebra, geometry and trigonometry. knowledge of Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) and ability to prepare MOT plans for utility construction projects. knowledge of laws, statutes, codes, and ordinances governing projects for electric, gas, and fiber facility construction. knowledge of safe work practices and applicable field safety equipment. ability to manage small to medium utility construction projects from inception to closeout. ability to accurately prepare construction cost estimate. ability to coordinate work for a survey crew under direct supervision. ET II: Must possess: ability to incorporate and employ on a continuous basis: initiate change, creativity, collaboration, pride and accountability. considerable knowledge and skill in the use of personal computer and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Powerpoint). considerable knowledge and experience using AutoCAD design software, particularly as it relates to design of utility facilities. working knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS software and tools, Schneider Electric ArcFM software. considerable knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of engineering design and drafting. ability to complete utility system designs with minimal assistance. basic knowledge of engineering formulas and principles. Basic knowledge of algebra, geometry and trigonometry. knowledge of Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) and ability to prepare MOT plans for utility construction projects. knowledge of laws, statutes, codes, and ordinances governing projects for electric, gas, and fiber facility construction. knowledge of safe work practices and applicable field safety equipment. ability to manage small to medium utility construction projects from inception to closeout. ability to accurately prepare construction cost estimate. ability to coordinate work for a survey crew under direct supervision. ET III: Must possess: Ability to incorporate and employ on a continuous basis: initiate change, creativity, collaboration, pride and accountability. Considerable knowledge and skill in the use of personal computer and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Considerable knowledge and experience using AutoCAD design software, particularly as it relates to design of utility facilities. Considerable knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of engineering design and drafting. Ability to complete utility system designs with no assistance. Considerable knowledge of engineering formulas and principles. Basic knowledge of algebra, geometry and trigonometry. Considerable knowledge of Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) and ability to prepare MOT plans for utility construction projects. Knowledge of laws, statutes, codes, and ordinances governing projects for electric, gas, and fiber facility construction. Knowledge of safe work practices and applicable field safety equipment. Ability to manage medium to large utility construction projects from inception to closeout. Ability to accurately prepare construction cost estimate. Ability to lay out work for a survey crew with minimal supervision. HOLIDAYS: 12 paid holidays per year VACATION: Accrual for Regular Employees: 0 through 5 years 12 days/year (96 hrs) 6 through 10 years 14 days/year (112 hrs) 11 through 15 years 17 days/year (136 hrs) 16 through 19 years 20 days/year (160 hrs) More than 20 years23 days/year (184 hrs) SICK: Accrual for All Regular Employees: 3.70 hours/pay period (96 hrs) RETIREMENT PROGRAMS: City of Fort Pierce Retirement System (Mandatory Participation) International City Management Association (Mission Square) (Voluntary) Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) HEALTH INSURANCE: Effective for employees and dependents on the first day of the month following completion of 30 days continuous service. FPUA pays most of employee premium and 71% of the dependent premium. DENTAL INSURANCE - Becomes effective for employees and dependents on the first day of the month following completion of 30 days continuous service. FPUA pays 100% of employee premium and 60% of the dependent premium. VISION - Becomes effective for employees and dependents on the first day of the month following completion of 30 days continuous service. FPUA pays 100% of employee premium eye care coverage for employees and a portion for their family members, including eye exams, glasses, contact lenses, etc. LIFE INSURANCE - TERM (EMPLOYEES ONLY) - Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment policy equal to 1x employee's annual salary. Employees may also purchase, on a voluntary basis, additional life insurance through payroll deduction in $10,000 increments up to $100,000. LONG TERM DISABILITY - Employees out for more than 90 days due to a disabling injury or illness will receive 60% of wage, up to $4,500 per month. VOLUNTARY BENEFITS - CANCER, CRITICAL ILLNESS, SHORT TERM DISABILITY & ACCIDENT COVERAGE EDUCATION REIMBURSEMENT Flexible Benefit Program Wellness Program WHOLE LIFE INSURANCE DEPENDENT LIFE INSURANCE NORTON LIFELOCK 01 Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection, hiring or employment process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification of the selection process, discontinuing of the hiring process or termination of employment, no matter when discovered. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application? Yes No 02 Referring to FPUA's Engineering Technician I, II or III job description, please describe skills and qualifications you have that would enable you to fulfill the duties of the Engineering Technician I, II or III position at FPUA. >> Do not refer us to your resume, please answer the question as directed. 03 Please list employers and employment dates where you have performed the job functions that are described in the Engineering Technician I, II or III job description.>> Do not refer us to your resume, please answer the question as directed. 04 Please provide personal examples of troubleshooting and problem solving you've encountered while in a position similar to the Engineering Technician I, II or III position. Also, tell us how you solved those problems.>> Do not refer us to your resume, please answer the question as directed. Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04