CAD Engineering Technician – Dam Projects

Bureau of Reclamation; Parker Dam (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Reclamation seeks a career professional for the Engineering Technician role at the Lower Colorado Dams Office, Parker Dam Division. The incumbent provides CAD support, reviews designs for field fit, and develops plans, specs, and cost estimates for construction projects.

The position emphasizes data integrity, use of automated design tools, and engineering oversight of contracts. Applications close 2026-11-16.

Qualifications

• This position requires CAD experience and the ability to review engineering designs.
• Education cannot be substituted by experience for this role.
• Experience developing, preparing, and reviewing plans, specs, and cost estimates is expected.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary CAD source for the Lower Colorado Dams Office, Parker Dam Division.
• Review designs for compliance with current industry practices and field conditions.
• Develop, prepare, and review plans, specifications, and cost estimates for construction projects.
• Utilize automated design systems and provide engineering oversight for contracts.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Engineering drafting

Design review

Cost estimation

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Reclamation seeks a career professional for the Engineering Technician role at the Lower Colorado Dams Office, Parker Dam Division. The incumbent provides CAD support, reviews designs for field fit, and develops plans, specs, and cost estimates for construction projects.

The position emphasizes data integrity, use of automated design tools, and engineering oversight of contracts. Applications close 2026-11-16.