ENGINEERING TECHNICAN

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 is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a ENGINEERING TECHNICAN. Make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Lower Colorado Dams Office, Parker Dam Field Division located at the Parker Dam.

Key Responsibilities

The Engineering Technician serves as the primary source for computer-aided design (CAD) for the Lower Colorado Dams Office, Parker Dam Division, and is responsible for reviewing designs for compliance with current industry practices and ensuring that designs fit field conditions. Develops, prepares, and/or reviews plans, specifications, and cost estimates for construction and proposed or ongoing projects.

Reviews designs for compliance with current industry practices and ensures they fit field conditions; recommends modifications when issues are identified. Utilizes automated engineering drafting and design systems and applications. Uses a variety of contracting processes to provide engineering oversight for construction, architectural, or engineering contracts.

Validates data used in and loaded into electronic or automated design and records management applications, and provides technical oversight to ensure data integrity.

Requirements & Education

This position does not allow substituting education for experience.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Reclamation, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $87061 – $113185/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.