Engineering Technician III - Public Works

Role summary

Engineering Technician III - Public Works is a full-time role at City of Greeley in Greeley, Colorado, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-17. Experience level: 2-5.

Job title

Engineering Technician III - Public Works

Company

City of Greeley

Location

Greeley, Colorado, United States

Work arrangement

on-site

Employment type

full-time

Category

Trades & Construction

Experience level

2-5

Date posted

2026-08-17

Job description

Anticipated Hiring Range: $32.15 - $38.72 Hourly

Full Salary Range: $ 32.15 - $46.62 Hourly

Why Do I See Two Salary Ranges?

The City of Greeley, in compliance with Colorado state law, includes a salary range for all positions posted. This law improves wage transparency. We post both the full salary range and the anticipated hiring range, where we expect to make an offer. Offers are based on experience, education, certifications, and other factors.

City of Greeley's Total Rewards

The City of Greeley is committed to providing a comprehensive total rewards program that supports employees in their work by encouraging excellence and investing in employee development and recognition. This philosophy is grounded in fiscal responsibility, organizational effectiveness, and employee safety and well-being, ensuring the responsible stewardship of public resources while offering meaningful and comparable rewards. This approach ensures that the city remains an attractive, inclusive, and rewarding work environment, while also effectively serving the community.

Benefits: This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide here.

Job Summary:

The Engineering Technician III performs advanced technical work supporting the planning, design, construction, inspection, and maintenance of municipal infrastructure, including streets, drainage, water, wastewater, and related systems. This position independently performs complex field and office assignments; coordinates assigned projects and technical activities and serves as a senior technical resource to engineering staff and lower-level technicians. The Engineering Technician III works closely with engineers, consultants, contractors, utilities, and other City departments to resolve technical and field issues and ensure projects are completed in accordance with approved plans, City standards, specifications, schedules, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Experience, Education, and Skills:

Minimum Requirements:

Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Surveying, Drafting, or a closely related field.

Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in engineering technology, construction inspection, surveying, infrastructure maintenance, or a related field.

Experience reading and interpreting engineering plans, specifications, and construction documents.

Experience using CAD, GIS, GPS, or related engineering technology.

OR

Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job,

AND

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related field.

Experience with municipal streets, stormwater, water, or wastewater infrastructure.

Relevant certifications in construction inspection, surveying, utility locating, traffic control, or related technical disciplines.

Experience providing technical guidance or training to other staff.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Advanced knowledge of civil engineering principles, construction practices, materials, and methods related to municipal infrastructure.

Knowledge of streets, stormwater, water, wastewater, and utility infrastructure design, construction, inspection, and maintenance.

Skill in reading and interpreting engineering plans, specifications, surveys, maps, and technical documents.

Proficiency with CAD, GIS, GPS, asset management systems, and engineering-related technology.

Skill in performing technical calculations, field measurements, quantity estimates, and infrastructure assessments.

Knowledge of construction inspection, permitting, work-zone safety, and applicable City and regulatory standards.

Ability to independently manage complex technical assignments, identify problems, and resolve field and construction issues.

Ability to maintain accurate project documentation and communicate technical information effectively.

Ability to provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to lower-level staff.

Ability to establish effective working relationships with engineers, contractors, consultants, City staff, and the public.

Essential Functions:

Prepare, modify, and review engineering drawings, plans, specifications, maps, and technical documents for streets, stormwater, water, wastewater, and other municipal infrastructure using CAD, GIS, and related engineering software.

Provide technical support for the planning and design of capital improvement projects, including calculations, field investigations, data collection, constructability reviews, quantity estimates, and review of plans and submittals.

Perform advanced construction inspections for public infrastructure projects to verify compliance with approved plans, specifications, City standards, permits, and applicable safety requirements; document deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.

Perform or assist with topographic, boundary, construction, and utility surveys; collect GPS and field data; establish and verify elevations; and document existing and as-built infrastructure conditions.

Locate, verify, and map underground utilities and service connections; coordinate with contractors, utility providers, and City departments to resolve conflicts, protect infrastructure, and minimize service disruptions.

Inspect and evaluate the condition of streets, drainage systems, water and wastewater infrastructure, and related assets; identify deficiencies and support development of maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement priorities.

Compile, analyze, and interpret engineering and infrastructure data, including elevations, flows,