Engineering Technican III

Washington County Government; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington County Government is seeking an Engineering Technician III to join the Engineering department. The role involves preparing plans for capital improvement projects, performing field and office work, and supporting design through AutoCAD Civil 3D, with guidance from the Director of Engineering and the Chief of Design.

The incumbent will prepare designs, maintain CAD systems, perform engineering calculations, and assist with cost estimating and bid specs while ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited community college with major course work in engineering technology, architectural technology, or related field.
• 2 years’ experience in engineering and/or construction related projects desirable.
• Comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Performs office and field work necessary to complete preliminary and final engineering for various projects.
• Prepares engineering designs and construction documents for capital improvement projects using computer aided design (AutoCAD / Civil 3D) and other design methods.
• Maintains and may administer the computer aided design drafting system.
• Performs engineering calculations for roads, structures, and other capital improvement plan projects.
• Maintains files and related engineering documents.
• Assists in the development and/or review of construction work plans, as-built drawings, survey data, and other related work elements as necessary to ensure compliance with standards.
• Prepares preliminary construction cost estimates and bid specifications.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Skills

Reading plans

Report writing

Communication

Teamwork

Record keeping

Engineering knowledge

Education

Associate degree in engineering technology or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title

Engineering Technician III

Grade

11

Department

Engineering

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Reports To

Director of Engineering

General Definition of Work

Performs responsible professional work preparing plans for capital improvement projects using computer aided design. Direction is provided by the Director of Engineering and the Chief of Design.

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Performs office and field work necessary to complete preliminary and final engineering for various projects.
• Prepares engineering designs and construction documents for capital improvement projects using computer aided design (AutoCAD / Civil 3D) and other design methods.
• Maintains and may administer the computer aided design drafting system.
• Performs engineering calculations for roads, structures, and other capital improvement plan projects.
• Maintains files and related engineering documents.
• Assists in the development and/or review of construction work plans, as-built drawings, survey data, and other related work elements as necessary to ensure compliance with standards.
• Prepares preliminary construction cost estimates and bid specifications.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of modern principles and practices of civil engineering and/or architecture; general knowledge of design, construction, and maintenance relating to capital improvement projects; general knowledge of land surveying, traffic engineering, stormwater management, and/or building standards; ability to read and interpret plans; ability to maintain accurate records; ability to prepare reports; ability to communicate ideas effectively both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and general public; Microsoft Office and computer aided design (CAD) software experience required; AutoCAD Civil 3D experience desired.

Education and Experience

Graduation from an accredited community college with major course work in engineering technology, architectural technology, or related field; 2 years’ experience in engineering and/or construction related projects desirable.

A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Physical Requirements

This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, preparing and analyzing written and computer data, use of measuring devices, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.

Special Requirements

Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

Applicant must be legally authorized to work in the United States and willing to provide unexpired USCIS Form I-9 employment eligibility verification documentation upon request.

Application Deadline

08/2026