Engineering Technician

Full-time position available with the Water Department - Permitting and Development Division
Location: 1001 Harrison St
Pay: $22.61-$34.48 per hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30a.m.-4:00p.m.
Application Deadline: June 10, 2026


Responsibilities

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What you'll do

• Performs field survey data collection and provide office support work as needed to support capital projects and investigations, ensuring accurate and reliable survey data.
• Assists with the implementation and completion of major survey assignments, often managing multiple projects simultaneously while following oral and written instructions.
• Supports the collection, processing, production, and distribution of survey data and deliverables used for preliminary design efforts, City projects, and acquisitions.
• Assists with creating record drawings and as-built drawings to ensure accuracy and completeness for project documentation.
• Assists with staking right-of-way boundaries, easements, property lines, grading, and determining the extent of right-of-way or easement encroachments in support of capital projects.
• Assists with legal descriptions, exhibits, research of documents, technical assistance to internal and external customers, coordination with utilities, departments, and agencies, respond to correspondence and calls, and perform other duties as assigned.

What success looks like

• Field survey data is collected accurately, consistently, and in accordance with established standards.
• Survey data, drawings, and deliverables are complete, reliable, and ready for use by project teams.
• Multiple assignments are managed effectively without missed deadlines.
• Internal and external partners receive timely, professional technical support.
• Work reflects sound judgment and discretion in both field and office settings.
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What you get

• Hands-on technical experience across a wide range of capital projects and survey activities.
• Skill development and career growth within surveying, engineering, or public works fields.
• Predictable work structure with a mix of field and office responsibilities.
• Benefits and paid time off in accordance with organizational policy.

Why this role matters
Accurate survey data is the foundation of safe, effective capital projects. This role ensures City projects are designed, built, and documented correctly, protecting public resources and supporting long-term infrastructure reliability.


Qualifications

REQUIRES

• High school graduation
• Ability to pass a background check, physical examination, and preemployment drug screen
• Must possess a valid State-issued driver's license in accordance with the City of KCMO policies

Other Information

Military veterans encouraged to apply

Why You'll Love Working with Us - Core Employee Benefits (Benefits offered to all permanent employees unless otherwise specified)

Comprehensive Health Coverage
Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans with multiple options and low employee contributions.

Generous Paid Time Off
Enjoy vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays-with accruals that grow the longer you're with us.

Secure Retirement Planning
City-funded pension plan plus an optional 457 savings plan to help you build long-term financial security.

Support for Life's Big Moments
Paid parental and bereavement leave to help you navigate major life events with peace of mind.

Tuition Assistance
Get reimbursed for eligible education expenses-invest in your future while you work.

Income Protection
Short- and long-term disability coverage options to safeguard your earnings.

Life Insurance Provided
City-paid life insurance with the option to add more coverage for extra peace of mind.

Community Volunteer Leave
Take up to 8 hours annually to give back to causes you care about.

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URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).

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