Civil Engineering Technician: CAD & Field Data Expert

City of Lakewood (WA); Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lakewood (WA) is seeking an Engineering Technician to support the Engineering Services Division, focusing on permit reviews, traffic engineering studies, and capital projects. You will assist civil engineers, perform utility locates, collect field data, and use CAD to prepare designs and plans for street lighting, drainage, and roadway projects.

Ideal candidates have experience with CADD/Civil 3D, strong communication, and a customer-service mindset to work with applicants,

Qualifications

• Two years of college-level civil engineering courses or equivalent.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM tools, including CADD and AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred.
• Customer-service oriented with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare base mapping and draft designs from survey data and field notes.
• Review development proposals and site plans for compliance with city codes.
• Oversee inspections to ensure conformance with plans and standards.
• Assist in field traffic studies and maintain traffic data records.
• Provide data collection, reports, and maps; support engineers and coordinate with utilities.

Skills

Customer service mindset

Clear communication

Education

Two years of college-level civil engineering courses

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

The City of Lakewood (WA) is seeking an Engineering Technician to support the Engineering Services Division, focusing on permit reviews, traffic engineering studies, and capital projects. You will assist civil engineers, perform utility locates, collect field data, and use CAD to prepare designs and plans for street lighting, drainage, and roadway projects.

Ideal candidates have experience with CADD/Civil 3D, strong communication, and a customer-service mindset to work with applicants,