ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Bureau of Reclamation

Bullhead City (AZ)

On-site

USD 57,000 - 74,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

The Bureau of Reclamation in the United States is seeking an Engineering Technician to provide primary CAD support for the Lower Colorado Dams Office, Davis Dam Division. The role reviews designs for compliance with current industry practices and ensures they fit field conditions, while developing, preparing, and reviewing plans, specifications, and cost estimates for construction projects.

Applicants must have relevant experience in CAD and design drafting with knowledge of electronic design

Qualifications

CAD and design review experience.
Ability to review plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
Knowledge of electronic/automated design and records management systems.

Responsibilities

Develops, prepares, and/or reviews plans, specifications, and cost estimates for construction and/or proposed/ongoing projects.
Reviews designs for compliance with current industry practices and ensures designs fit field conditions.
Utilizes automated engineering drafting and design systems; validates data loaded into design/records management applications.

Skills

CAD

Design review

Engineering drafting

Tools

CAD software

Records management software

Job description

You will serve as a ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN with Bureau of Reclamation.

Key Responsibilities

The Engineering Technician serves as the primary source for computer-aided design (CAD) for the LowerColorado Dams Office, Davis Dam Division, and is responsible for reviewing designs for compliance withcurrent industry practices and ensures designs fit field conditions. Duties include: Develops, prepares, and/or reviews plans, specifications, and cost estimates for construction and/orproposed/ongoing projects.

Reviews designs for compliance with current industry practices and ensures designs fit fieldconditions; suggests 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, architecture,or engineering contracts. Validates data used for and loaded into electronic/automated design and records managementapplications.

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 $57080 – $74202/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

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