ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN V

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce dedicated to delivering exceptional service to its residents. If you are passionate about being a part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity.

The Engineering Technician V prepares the plans and specifications of street lighting, traffic and communication underground conduit (CUC) systems within the City of Milwaukee.

Planning and Layout Preparation

• Prepare plans for street lighting, communication underground conduits, and traffic signal systems, including electrical circuit layout equipment selection and placement, wire sizing, and conduit routing and installation.
• Conduct preliminary field investigations and develop final size layouts.
• Maintain and update databases tracking system performance, operations usage, and permit review documentation.
• Plan and adjust layouts for underground conduit and manhole systems, including material selection, routing, and site layout.

Project Management

• Coordinate with other city departments or utility companies for street lighting, CUC, and traffic construction activities to ensure proper protection or relocation.
• Conduct preliminary field investigations.
• Develop final layouts for street lighting, CUC, and Traffic projects in coordination with area developments, paving projects, facility improvements, and permitting requirements.
• Prepare lease agreements, including exhibits, and generate monthly and quarterly lease reports.
• Maintain accurate records of operational status and condition of communication and electrical manhole systems.

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

The Engineering Technician V must be willing and able to do the following:

• Stand, walk, climb, crouch, crawl, push and pull, and perform repetitive motions.
• Wear appropriate safety equipment including safety shoes, glasses, and hearing protection.
• Withstand variable indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, such as temperature changes, rain, and snow.
• Perform medium physical activity, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 00 pounds of force frequently to move objects.

The pre-employment medical tests include:

• Physical Exam
• Vision Exam
• Audio-Gram

1.  Associate degree in civil engineering or an engineering field from an accredited college or university, AND three years of experience in street lighting, communication underground conduit systems (CUC), and traffic systems or equivalent. 

OR 

Five years of experience in street lighting, communication underground conduit systems (CUC), and traffic systems or equivalent.

2.  Valid driver’s license at the time of application and throughout the selection process. Valid Wisconsin driver's license at time of appointment and throughout employment.

3.  Good driving record at time of application, throughout the selection process and throughout employment.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered; however, there is no substitution for three years of related work experience.

NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts to your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates’ education as part of the background screening process prior to extending any job offers.

Technical

• Knowledge of and proficient use of MicroStation and/or Civil 3D drafting software.
• Ability to effectively use computer programs such as the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Skill in the preparation of cost estimates and assessments following City and Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) formats.
• Ability to apply electrical codes National Electrical Codes (NEC) and National Electrical Safety Codes (NESC), governmental regulations, and City ordinances to design, construction, and maintenance of public infrastructure.
• Ability to prepare billing invoices for services.
• Knowledge of Federal Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and WisDOT Facilities Development Manual (FDM).
• Ability to read and apply work-related materials, such as governmental regulations and City ordinances.

Project Management

• Knowledge of project management practices.
• Ability to use and analyze information to evaluate options and determine the best solution.
• Ability to plan, organize, and work on multiple projects, independently managing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to set clear expectations, manage staff by providing guidance, and ensure projects meet expectations and deadlines.
• Ability to follow directives accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ability to assist, train, and guide other technicians to ensure adherence to project specifications and safety guidelines.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and document changes to projects.

Interpersonal and Communication

• Verbal communication skill to effectively communicate with other staff members and management.
• Written communication skill, including the ability to write technical reports and general business correspondence.
• Ability to work cooperatively, effectively, and fairly with coworkers and residents whose backgrounds may differ from one’s own.
• Honesty and the ability to use City resources responsibly.

The current salary range (Pay Range 3UN) is $72,510-$92,244 annually, and the current resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is $75,410-$95,934 annually. Appointment above the minimum is possible based upon level of experience and other qualifications, and is subject to approval.

BENEFITS

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program that includes the following:

• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Onsite Clinic Services
• Onsite Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Tuition Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
• Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Commuter Value Pass

For full details of the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee, please visit https://city.milwaukee.gov/der/benefits.

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job-related and will consist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of education, experience, and/or responses to supplemental questions; a written or performance test, a structured interview, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to structured interviews and performance examinations. Structured interviews may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

INITIAL FILING DATE – The selection process will be held as soon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the City's needs are met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the selection process components. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative selection process dates or times. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

• APPLICATIONS and further information may be accessed by visiting https://www.jobapscloud.com/MIL/.
• If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
• The Department of Employee Relations is located at City Hall, 200 E. Wells St., Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202

EEO Code = 303

The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.