Engineering Technician I/II/Senior Engineering Technician

Job Description

The Position:

Summary:

Job descriptions are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in this job. Specifications are NOT intended to reflect all duties performed with the job.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under immediate (Engineering Technician I) to general (Engineering Technician II) supervision, to direction (Senior Engineering Technician), performs a variety of technical, administrative, office support, and records management duties in support of the District's Engineering Department; functional areas of responsibility may include development processing, permitting, plan review coordination, construction inspection administration, financial administration, permitting software systems, and project records management, including subsidiary duties and responsibilities; receives, reviews, and processes development applications and related documents; maintains project files, databases, and records; prepares correspondence, reports, and other related documents; provides support and technical assistance to District staff, developers, consultants, contractors, public agencies, property owners, and the general public; and performs related duties as assigned.

Immediate Impact: The successful candidate will be given the following objectives upon hire:

• Within 3 months, review and become familiar with the District's current standards and procedures.
• Within 3 months, become familiar with the development permitting software, and be able to make recommendations for improvements.
• Within 6 months, understand the planning, design, and construction phases of District facilities, and become familiar with all assigned tasks including the processes and procedures for Due Diligence, Plan Check, Inspection, and Close Out of projects.
• Within 9 months, perform all tasks efficiently with little to no oversight from the direct supervisor.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Possesses the equivalent to the completion of the (12th) grade supplemented by general office, clerical, or secretarial training.
• For the Tech I: One (1) year of increasingly responsible clerical support experience involving customer service.
• For the Tech II: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience involving public contract duties related to development processing, building, and/or engineering, processing building plan checks and permits, or equivalent and related responsibilities to experience as an Engineering Technician I.
• For the Senior: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience involving public contract duties related to development processing, building, and/or engineering, processing building plan checks and permits, construction inspection administration, records management, developer account administration, customer service, and the application of policies and procedures, including providing technical guidance, training, mentoring, workflow coordination, and support for complex customer, project, and procedural issues or equivalent and related responsibilities to experience as an Engineering Technician II.
• For the Senior: Possession of a commission as a Notary Public within twelve months from date of hire.
• Is knowledgeable of the principles, practices, and procedures related to development, including processing, permitting, plan review coordination, construction inspection administration, developer account management, records management, and customer service.
• Is able to perform administrative office support and records management tasks with accuracy and speed.
• Is able to respond to and effectively prioritize multiple phone calls, emails, and in-person customer requests.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

Engineering Technician I/II:

• Provides technical and administrative support for Engineering Department activities involving water, recycled water, and sewer service, and related District facilities.
• Receives, processes, and tracks development applications, engineering plans, permits, agreements, and related documentation; verifies completeness and conformance with established standards and procedures.
• Coordinates development review activities, including plan reviews, construction inspection requests, pre-construction meetings, project meetings, utility interruption requests, and project closeout; maintains project schedules, status information, and construction inspection records.
• Reviews engineering plans, specifications, record drawings, easements, legal descriptions, maps, and related documents to verify utility service requirements and support project review, construction, and acceptance.
• Calculates and processes engineering fees, deposits, capacity charges, refunds, invoices, and developer account transactions; researches and resolves discrepancies as needed.
• Maintains project files, developer accounts, permitting records, electronic document management systems, and engineering databases in accordance with District records retention policies.
• Processes correspondence, reports, agreements, permits, legal documents, meeting materials, and construction documentation, including material submittals, contractor requests for information, as-built drawings, bonding documents, notices of completion, and acceptance records.
• Researches, compiles, analyzes, and prepares technical data and reports; provides responsive customer service to developers, contractors, consultants, public agencies, property owners, District staff, and the public regarding development requirements, engineering procedures, fees, Engineering Department procedures, and District policies.
• Creates, revises, and maintains procedures and training documentation for area(s) of assignment.
• Performs a variety of office support duties such as opening and routing mail, ordering and maintaining equipment, office supplies, and other related supplies.
• Complies with District safety policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Senior Engineering Technician (in addition to the above):

• Provides direction, technical guidance, onboarding support, mentoring, and training to lower-level staff; reviews work of lower-level staff for accuracy and consistency and assists the supervisor in evaluating work quality and identifying training needs.
• Coordinates and monitors activities of the Engineering Department including development processing, permitting, plan review, construction inspection administration, developer accounts, and project closeout functions to ensure timely and consistent customer service.
• Serves as the Department's subject matter expert and administrator for permitting, project tracking, electronic document management, and related software systems; coordinates permitting system configuration, testing, reporting, troubleshooting, user support, and process improvements with District staff and system vendors.
• Evaluates, develops, and implements improvements to business processes, procedures, workflows, forms, and documentation to enhance operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, data integrity, and customer service.
• Interprets and applies District policies, standards, regulations, and applicable codes; researches and resolves complex technical, procedural, and customer service issues.
• Coordinates specialized projects and collaborates with developers, contractors, consultants, public agencies, property owners, District staff and the public to facilitate development-related activities.
• Assists in developing and updating departmental procedures, standards, training materials, and performance measures.
• Researches, analyzes, and prepares technical reports, correspondence, and recommendations for management.
• Promotes a collaborative, professional, and customer-focused work environment that supports teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and employee development.
• Complies with District safety policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Compensation:

• Medical, dental, vision, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, a life insurance policy equal to two times the annual salary for the employee and a $1,000.00 policy for eligible dependents. Benefits become effective on the first of the month following a 30-day waiting period and the Authority contributes 90% of the cost of such insurance.
• CalPERS Retirement is provided using the 2.7 at age 55 formula for "Classic" Members. Retirement is provided using the 2% at age 62 formula for "New/PEPRA" Members.
• Three deferred compensation plans to which an employee may voluntarily contribute up to $24,500 per year. The Authority does not contribute to these plans.
• Employees accrue vacation at the rate of 3.08 hours per two-week pay period f or the first 1 year of employment; 3.38 hours for years 1-2; 4.62 hours for years 3-4; 6.16 hours for years 5-9; 6.47 hours for years 10-12, 6.77 hours for years 13-19, and 7.0 for 20+ years of service.
• Twelve (12) paid holidays per year. Upon employment with WESA for one (1) year, employees also receive two (2) floating holidays annually.
• S ick leave is accrued at a rate of 3.70 hours per bi-weekly pay period for a total of 96.20 hours per year with unlimited accumulation.
  
  
• Additional benefits available include: 9/80 work schedule, Direct Deposit, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance, Certification Reimbursement Program, Certification Bonus Program, Onsite Wellness Center, and two credit unions.

Our Mission: To manage our natural resources to provide reliable, cost efficient and high quality water and wastewater services for the communities we serve, while promoting conservation, environmental responsibility, educations, community interaction, ethical behavior and recognizing employees as highly valuable assets.

The Water Employee Services Authority: WESA was established as a joint powers authority between the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District and Meeks & Daley Water Company. As a joint powers authority, WESA provides professional water and wastewater services to both agencies. WESA is committed to:

• Professionalism-Demonstrating competency while maintaining a professional demeanor and upholding a reputation for expertise, efficiency, and high quality through delivery of information, services, and products.
• Enthusiasm-Possessing a strong drive for learning, innovation, forward thinking, and the overall desire to do your job well.
• Transparency-Demonstrating high moral standards in principles, intentions and actions; conduct that encourages loyalty, integrity, and trust.
• Inclusiveness-Promoting respect and teamwork through communication and appreciation for all.
• Stewardship-Taking ownership and responsibility for assigned responsibilities, while demonstrating a proactive, positive willingness to serve.

The Application Process: If you are interested in this opportunity, submit a completed WESA employment application online at www.wesawater.com. Resumes and certifications may be included, but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application. In order to be considered, applications must be received no later than 5:30 PM on Friday, October 23, 2026 .

For questions and inquiries, please contact: Skyler Munson at smunson@evmwd.net or (951) 674-3146 ext. 8224.