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Engineering Technician I - Utility Locator
City of Norfolk
Utilities
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, 23510
Salary
$51,099.42 - $58,637.76
per year
Type
Full Time
More Engineering jobs →Closes
February 28, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves finding and marking underground utility lines like water pipes and sewers to prevent damage during digging projects, while also handling paperwork and records for these requests.
It suits someone who is detail-oriented, comfortable working outdoors in various conditions, and has basic technical skills from fields like drafting or engineering support.
Ideal candidates enjoy hands-on fieldwork and team collaboration in a public service role.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency
- Six months of experience in drafting, GIS, sub-professional engineering, or related field
- Experience locating or working with underground utilities (preferred)
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks like bending, stooping, and using tools
- Color vision to distinguish utility markings
- Proficiency in basic computer use for data entry, email, and record management
Full Job Description
The City of Norfolk's Department of Utilities is seeking qualified candidates for an Engineering Technician I, Utility Locator in our Field Engineering Division. Locates and marks underground utilities and manages utility location request records. Updates and completes city documents, maps and plats. Provides administrative assistance and performs related duties.
Requirements
Essential functions include but are not limited to:Locates underground utilities by marking utility lines and mains using locating equipment and drawing books, reading and interpreting construction drawings, lifting and exposing manhole covers and water valves, inspecting sites, distinguishing departmental utilities from others and reporting all buried boxes for excavation.
Manages utility location request records by sorting tickets from call center, routing records, entering data into computer programs, researching and gathering information for reports, recording information onto log sheets, maintaining summary records, monitoring expiring tickets, sending responses to call center and complying with 48 hour state regulation.
Must be able to distinguish between colors in order to properly color code utilities and determine the presence of other utility marking, perform clerical duties including filing, scheduling meetings, and answering the telephone for customer inquiries, and work closely with others in a team oriented environment.
Requires ability to make legible log entries and rough sketched of utilities and landmarks with dimensions, use Engineer's scale and to measure distances, able to use personal computer for e-mail, web access, data entry and retrieval Must be able to bend, push, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds, use pick and shovel: stand, stoop, or walk for extended time periods.
Qualifications Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes.
Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.Six months in drafting, GIS, sub-professional engineering; or a directly related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.The desired candidate will possess experience locating and/or working with underground utilities.
Additional Information Valid Driver's License requiredWork Hours: Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m.
- 3:30 p.m.Work Location: Combined Operations, 1316 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk, VA This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus.
This position is designated as an 'Essential' position and you may be required to work extended, rotating, on call, nights, weekends, and/or holidays in response to emergencies or severe weather.
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