Sr Engineering Technician

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

Job Description

General Functions :
This position is responsible for technical assignments in partnership with engineers and requires considerable knowledge of engineering technology. Work is performed under the supervision of an Assistant Project Manager or Project Manager and is reviewed through results achieved.

This position's main function is to provide technical support to administrative staff, engineers, and operational personnel, both at division and department level. Highly technical expertise is required to analyze, create, and produce information requested by staff. Research, data analysis, plans preparation, and mapping form an important responsibility for this position. An ability to analyze data and an extensive knowledge of advance software programs such as GIS is needed to properly perform the functions of this position.

Representative Duties/Assignments :
Provide technical support to staff with data research, engineering calculations, sketches and GIS maps pertaining to the operations and maintenance of roadway and secondary drainage issues
Prepare sketches and materials for presentations using MS PowerPoint, ArcGIS, etc.
Maintain an electronic library of presentations, technical reports, manuals, drawings, files and digital photographs
Perform input, tracking and quality control of databases (Pavement Management System, Major Drainage Structures, others)
Scan and import documents into the Document Management system.
Conduct field inspections and prepare report on findings
Review Use Agreements, plats, as-builts, and easement documents to assist in determination of County's maintenance responsibility
Create, analyze and update data to create GIS maps to support the division's operations and paving program, and support staff engineers
Research and analyze various databases and provide output as requested
Update division manuals, reports, fact sheets, and brochures
Manage and coordinate document archives with County Property Accounting
Perform the archiving of maintenance documents.
Review Petitions to Vacate of right of ways or easements.
Review Annexation Petitions for possible effects to County Infrastructure
Participate in County's adopt-a-highway and bridge maintenance program tasks, as assigned
Participate in emergency operations, including preparation, response and recovery due to adverse weather events
Performs other related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent and six years of progressive experience researching, analyzing and interpreting data from multiple sources to maintain data sets, produce maps or figures using computer software, and support organizational goals. College level education with major course work in engineering, architecture, construction, business administration, or other related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferences:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to read and interpret construction plans, surveys, plats and aerial topo maps.
Knowledge and hands-on experience of AutoCAD, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), ArcMap GIS or ArcPro, and Asset Management software.

Application Deadline

Open Date: 07/01/2026
Close Date: 07/26/2026

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information

Pay Grade: 016 - From $26.94 to $35.03
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Placement based on Education and Experience

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.
• 18 days paid time off per year.
• Longevity bonus based on years of service.
• 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
• Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System.

• Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
• Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
• Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Earn service time to forgive student loans.

Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.

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Veterans Preference

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder .

Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.

Educational Requirements

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) . If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

Address

Department: Public Works
Division: Roads and Drainage
Location: Public Works Complex
4200 S. John Young Parkway
Orlando, FL 32839

Notes

Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references and will be required to complete a pre-employment drug, physical and background check.