Engineering Technician I

Position Title:
Engineering Technician I

Job Group:
Merit

Required Minimum Qualifications:
• Two years post high school education in a related technical field including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and/or heating, ventilating, and air conditioning. • Two years related experience, which includes regular participation in activities such as project planning, designing, ensuring code compliance, estimating project costs, investigating problems, recommending actions or similar tasks, or An equivalent combination of training and experience totaling four years.

Preferred Qualifications:
Electrical/Mechanical Experience
Building Automation System Experience
Experience with BAS/controller programming

Job Description:

Facilities Planning & Management is seeking qualified candidates for the Engineering Technician I position. The Engineering Technician I will prepare construction/maintenance project designs, programs, and cost estimates. Inspects materials, equipment, and workmanship used, assuring conformance to plans and specifications.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares cost estimates for building construction, maintenance, and alteration projects.

• Recommends modifications in design/maintenance criteria and specifications.

• Prepares design working drawings, sketches, and drafts for remodeling, repairs, or new building construction projects, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical components.

• Designs, programs, installs and commissions automation systems.

• Prepares specifications for public bid projects.

• Prepares and initiates orders for materials and/or equipment.

• Interprets blueprints and specifications and discusses deviations to insure compliance with institution, local, state, and federal building codes and regulations.

• Inspects materials and workmanship used in construction or repairs for conformance to specifications and plans.

• Prepares design and as-built drawings, specifications, estimates, maintenance procedures, and reports.

• Observes work in progress to insure that procedures followed conform to specifications or master program plan.

• Prepares periodic and completion reports for projects.

• Conducts performance tests of mechanical, electrical or plumbing systems.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

• Knowledge of technical drafting or engineering practices, procedures and reference sources.

• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students and the public.

• Ability to identify and evaluate technical problems when conducting performance testing procedures.

• Skill in operating technical equipment related to specified trade area.

• Skill in utilizing computer software for uses such as design, scheduling, planning and or data management.

• Ability to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on technical equipment.

• Ability to estimate labor and material costs, and to prepare, initiate and obtain quotes and orders for project materials and equipment.

Appointment Type:
Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Pay Grade:
13

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
 

Original Posting Date:
February 27, 2024

Posting Close Date:
March 17, 2024

Job Requisition Number:
R14097