Civil Engineering Technician I/II- Infrastructure

Salary: $27.33 - $41.30 Hourly
Location : City of Thornton; Infrastructure Maintenance Center, CO
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 25295
Department: Infrastructure
Division: Engineering
Opening Date: 12/11/2025
Closing Date: 12/29/2025 8:00 AM Mountain
FLSA: Non-Exempt
WORK HOURS: STANDARD 40 HOUR WORKWEEK
PROBATION: ONE YEAR (IF NOT CURRENTLY A CERTIFIED EMPLOYEE)
STATUS 2: FLSA NON-EXEMPT/CAREER SERVICE INCLUDED
BENEFITS: SEE BENEFITS TAB

Are you looking for a multifaceted job to serve your community as a growing Engineering Intern or Construction Project Manager? Join us at the City of Thornton!

• Enjoy working with a committed, interdisciplinary team in a position that's approximately 30% field work and 70% office tasks.
• We offer a flexible, hybrid work option in addition to a relaxed office environment, great benefits, and consistent meaningful work.
• And as professionals who share your passion for a thriving community in the Engineering field we look forward to helping you develop professionally through mentoring, professional memberships, attending formal training events, exposure to advancement opportunities, and formal tuition reimbursement!

Under specified supervision, provides technical and field support to professional engineers and construction staff, including creating maps on the Geographical Information System (GIS), research, field work, compiling report data, and maintaining and updating a variety of records.
SUMMARY

Under specified supervision, the Civil Engineering Technician-Infrastructure provides technical and field support to professional engineers and construction staff, including managing small Capital Improvement Projects, creating maps on the Geographical Information System (GIS), research, field work, compiling report data, reviews and issues Right-of-Way permits and maintaining and updating a variety of records.

Under specified supervision, the Civil Engineering Technician-Development, provides technical and field support to professional engineers and construction staff, including managing small development projects, researching new development projects, field work, utilizing AutoCAD to update City standard details, researching and revising City Standards and Specifications, and maintaining and updating a variety of records.

Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from level I or, when filled from the outside, require previous and directly related experience.

Civil Engineering Technician I:
Under general supervision, the incumbents entering the class have limited directly related work experience. The Civil Engineering Technician I class is distinguished from level II by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to level II. Generally, work is observed and reviewed both during performance and upon completion.

Civil Engineering Technician II:
Under direction, the incumbents assigned to this class are expected to perform the full range of work assigned to this class and to work with considerable independence and initiative.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

Maintains and updates a variety of records, including City water, sewer, storm sewer, and street drawings and maps. Compiles data and information on various City reports such as the quarterly goals and objectives reports.

Develops and maintains computerized engineering programs including geographic information systems, pavement management programs and other technical engineering programs. Prepares, assembles and distributes copies of maps, charts and plans.

Performs field inspections for asphalt and concrete sites. Provides assistance to field staff by providing less complicated utility locates and general field inspection when needed.

Schedules, conducts, and coordinates pre-construction meetings with Contract Administration, design engineers, contractors, public utilities and adjacent municipalities as needed.

Remains current on the projects and policies of the division. Responds to questions and concerns from the general public, provides appropriate information or refers the question or concern to another staff member or department.

Provides technical and field assistance to inspection staff in map retrieval, map reading, field verification, field locating, map corrections and documentation of such. Provides technical data; drafts reports for flood boundary determinations. Learns to apply new or updated software to job tasks.

Performs and verifies mathematical calculations related to surveys, drafting and basic engineering.

Attends staff meetings and provides information.

May be required to work overtime.

Performs other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL DIVISIONAL SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES
Infrastructure Engineering Technician:
Administers and coordinates small capital improvement projects to ensure conformance with applicable city, state and federal standards.
Provides staff assistance to engineering and capital projects supervisors and managers.
Oversees and directs the design of small capital improvement projects, ensuring that the projects are designed within budget and schedule. Coordinates and prepares project design, and reviews construction plans, specifications, and engineering calculations on smaller projects.
Assists and coordinates the activities of construction projects; reviews or analyzes and evaluates construction on site for compliance with contract documents. Makes recommendations for technical solutions to problems encountered during project design and on-site inspections.
Performs engineering services for review of small development projects; reviews and approves construction plans, drainage reports and utility studies for conformance to City standards. Provides review to City Development.
Prepares and drafts technical engineering plans for construction of public works, parks, buildings, recreation and utility projects, including streets, alleys, storm drains and water lines.
Operates computer aided equipment to draft, sketch and compile survey field notes and other data for use in the design and construction of public works, parks, buildings, recreation and utility projects.

Development Engineering Technician:
Assists Engineers and inspectors in managing development projects.
Manages small development engineering projects to ensure conformance with City Standards and Specifications.
Assists Thornton Development Engineering Staff in the revision of standard details and the Thornton Standards and Specifications for Public and Private Improvements.
Assists Engineers in researching new development projects by finding relevant as-built drawings and reports for adjacent properties.
Assists Development Inspectors as needed in the field.
Responds to community inquiries.
Responds to Colorado Open Records Act inquiries
Maintains the Development Engineering website with latest information.
Maintains updated City Development maps for department and external use.
Maintains City project tracking software.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:
Civil Engineering Technician I:
High school diploma or GED, supplemented by course work in surveying, civil engineering, or other engineering discipline from an accredited college, university or technical school. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Civil Engineering Technician II:
Associate of science degree in a related engineering discipline from an accredited college, university or technical school; two years' experience in performing surveying or other routine technical engineering work. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Licensing/Certification Requirements:
Valid Colorado driver's license with a safe driving record.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Civil Engineering Technician I:
Knowledge of the policies, procedures and goals of the City of Thornton and the department.
Knowledge of the general principles and practices of technical engineering.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Knowledge of methods and techniques for record keeping.
Skill in performing detailed work for prolonged periods of time.
Ability to use standard office equipment, computer equipment and software including word processing, database management, spreadsheet applications and electronic mail.
Ability to listen well and communicate effectively orally and in writing with various audiences.
Ability to adapt to changes in priorities and deadlines.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, other agencies and community members.

Civil Engineering Technician II:
In addition to previous requirements:
Knowledge of the organization, purpose, current issues, projects, and employee responsibilities of the department.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations applicable to engineering.
Skill in the use and operations of GIS and drafting equipment and applications.
Ability to properly identify and accurately report data and information.
Ability to communicate in technical and non-technical language as appropriate, to provide information that may be unfamiliar or difficult to understand.
Ability to analyze, evaluate, and organize facts.
Ability to use initiative and independent judgment appropriately.

Physical and Mental Requirements:
While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and make repetitive motions. This position is mostly medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee is required to have close visual acuity. The employee is subject to both inside and outside conditions, noise, hazards, and atmospheric conditions.

TESTING PROCEDURES
Examinations may include but are not limited to application screening beyond minimum qualifications; written, oral, practical exercise or any combination thereof or other job related assessment deemed appropriate by Human Resources.

Your application will be used as a screening tool. Completeness and accuracy are important! Any false or untrue statements or material omissions in the application and related paperwork or during the selection process could disqualify you from consideration.

As a condition of employment, the city of Thornton conducts background investigations for all positions which may also include a review of credit report and/or driving record. A drug screen, physical, and/or psychological examination administered by a city-designated provider will be required for pre-determined positions.
The City of Thornton is an equal opportunity employer.
The City of Thornton offers employees an outstanding benefits package. Benefit eligibility is based on the status of the position. Please email Jobs@thorntonco.gov to receive a copy of our 2025 Benefits Guide.

Benefits offered may include the following depending on the job type/status of the position:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life, Dependent Life & Supplemental Life Insurance Options
• Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment Policy
• Flexible Spending Plan
• Retiree Health Savings Plan
• Pension Plan & Deferred Compensation Plans
• Short & Long-term Disability Plans
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation & Sick Leave
• Multilingual Incentive Pay
• Recreation Pass
• Wellness Program - Learn more
• In-House Training Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Schedules
• Hybrid Schedules

01

Select the highest level of education that you have completed.

• Do NOT have High School Diploma or GED
• High School/GED
• Some college
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher

02

Have you taken college-level classes in civil engineering, surveying or other engineering disciplines from an accredited college, university or technical school?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

04

In regard to your driving history, have you had any suspensions, cancellations, denials, revocations or any other loss of license in the last 3 years?

• Yes
• No

05

In regard to your driving history, have you been convicted of reckless driving in the last 3 years?

• Yes
• No

06

In regard to your driving history: Have you been convicted of a DWAI or DUI in the last 3 years?

• Yes
• No

07

If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please list conviction(s) type, nature of offense(s), and date(s) of conviction(s); otherwise, enter "N/A" (Not Applicable) in the space below.
Required Question