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Senior Engineering Technician / Engineering TechnicianCity of Garden Grove • Manhattan Beach, CA, US
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Senior Engineering Technician / Engineering Technician

Senior Engineering Technician / Engineering Technician

City of Garden Grove • Manhattan Beach, CA, US
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The City of Garden Grove is now accepting applications for the positions of : SENIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN / ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Deadline to apply for this recruitment is Monday, October 27, 2025 at 5 : 00 p.m. PST.

The City of Garden Grove is a positive, team-oriented organization with a commitment to providing exceptional customer service to its community. Garden Grove is a friendly City rich in diversity that is in a time of rapid community development and growth. If you would enjoy a busy, positive work environment and the chance to contribute to the quality of life for a whole community, this job may be the right fit for you!

Under close supervision, the Senior Engineering Technician / Engineering Technician performs civil engineering office and fieldwork involving surveying, drafting, design, and inspection.

Responsibilities :

  • Uses computer and manual drafting instruments to perform or assist in research, computing, drafting, checking, surveying and field work for the preparation of plans, designs, estimates, and specifications for design, construction, maintenance and operation of engineering projects;
  • Calculates distances, angles, areas, stations, traverses and closures; plots profiles and cross sections;
  • Inspects public works construction for conformance to design and specifications and assists in performing fire flow test;
  • Maintains GIS maps and records;
  • Assists in engineering planning, surveying, mapping and design work;
  • Reviews and processes tenant improvements, development application plans, and performs water and sewer permit inspections;
  • Makes rough layouts, tracings, drawings and title sheets;
  • Compiles field notes and computes grades, prepares sketches and permanent plans, diagrams and maps for public works projects;
  • Calculates fire flow, pressure, distances, angles, areas, stations, traverses and closures;
  • Lays out, draws, inks and traces maps;
  • Plots profiles and cross sections;
  • Operates the water and wastewater computer flow model;
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements :

SENIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN $6,217 - $9,185 monthly)

Graduation from an accredited High School or successful completion of the G.E.D. (General Educational Development) exam, including completion of courses in algebra, geometry, trigonometry and mechanical drawing and three (3) years of experience in design drafting and / or survey work is required.

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN $5,630 - $8,318 monthly)

Graduation from an accredited High School or successful completion of the G.E.D. (General Educational Development) exam, including completion of courses in algebra, geometry, trigonometry and mechanical drawing and one (1) year of experience in design drafting and / or survey work is required.

Knowledge and Abilities :

Knowledge of computer and manual drafting, surveying, mapping and inspection techniques, practices and equipment; principles of algebra, geometry and trigonometry and their application to engineering; construction methods and materials; the nomenclature, symbols, methods, practices, techniques and instruments used in engineering and mapping; and customer service techniques and principles.

Ability to prepare maps, drawings and layouts from notes and sketches, neatly and accurately; make accurate engineering computations; work cooperatively with and assist in the supervision of others; follow oral and written directions; use computers, programmable calculators, and drafting instruments; prepare plans and drawings neatly and accurately; plan, layout, direct and participate in survey work; keep records and make reports; prepare engineering estimates; assist in the preparation of engineering planning reports and studies; and commit to providing quality customer service.

Other Requirements :

Must possess a valid California class "C" driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record.

The City of Garden Grove is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, marital status, religion, ancestry, national origin, medical condition, non-disqualifying disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identify / expression, genetic information, military / veteran status, or other protected class covered by appropriate law.

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