Associate Document Control Technician

Mesa Brand; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesa Associates, Inc. seeks a Document Control Technician to support document management within the PDS business unit.

The role maintains accurate records, ensures document control standards are met, and helps project teams with distribution and tracking of engineering documents. The ideal candidate will have 1 year of experience in document control or related fields, plus an Associate or higher in Engineering Technology, with CAD training preferred.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience as Document Control Technician OR 2-year drafting/engineering technology degree with 1 year experience.
• Associates degree or better in Engineering Technology or related field.
• Technical training in CAD or related field.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and process engineering documents, drawings, and specs.
• Maintain document control systems, databases, and logs with accurate metadata.
• Ensure version control and archiving of superseded documents.
• Prepare transmittals, submittals, and document packages for internal and external distribution.
• Coordinate document reviews and track stakeholder responses.
• Ensure compliance with client and internal document control standards.
• Assist with audits and quality checks of document records.
• Support project teams with retrieval, formatting, and troubleshooting.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology

CAD/Computer Aided Draft training

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Adobe Acrobat

Document management platforms

Job description

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Mesa seeks a Document Control Technician. The Document Control Technician role provides mid-level support for document management processes within Mesa’s PDS business unit. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate records, ensuring compliance with document control standards, and supporting project teams with timely distribution and tracking of engineering documentation. The Document Control Technician works under moderate supervision and is expected to independently manage routine document workflows and contribute to quality assurance efforts.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, reviewing, and processing engineering documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Maintaining document control systems, databases, and logs with accurate metadata.
• Ensuring version control and proper archiving of superseded documents.
• Preparing transmittals, submittals, and document packages for internal and external distribution.
• Coordinating document reviews and tracking responses from project stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with client and internal document control standards.
• Assisting with audits and quality checks of document records.
• Supporting project teams with document retrieval, formatting, and troubleshooting.
• Solid understanding of document control systems and versioning protocols.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCad, Adobe Acrobat, and document management platforms.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks under deadlines.

Education and Experience

Minimum:

• 3 years experience working as a Document Control Technician OR a 2-year drafting or engineering technology degree with 1 year of experience.

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Required Behaviors

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

• Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

Associates or better in Engineering Technology or related field.

Technical/other training or better in CAD/ Computer Aided Draft or related field.

Experience

1 year: Experience in document control, records management, or administrative support.

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