Engineering Technician

Kier & Wright; Manteca (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great culture - Team Collaboration

Competitive Pay ($20 - $29/hr + overtime DOE + location)

Paid Holidays

Free office snacks

Job summary

Kier & Wright in Manteca, California is hiring an Engineering Technician to produce engineering design plans for public works projects and land development. The role involves drafting various plans using AutoCAD and working with the design team from concept to production.

Qualified candidates should have 0-2 years of experience with AutoCAD and excellent problem-solving skills. The position offers competitive pay and a collaborative work culture.

Qualifications

• Experience drafting on-site and off-site improvement drawings for land development projects.
• General knowledge of computers, Microsoft office, Adobe.
• Basic understanding of Civil Engineering and topographic surveys.

Responsibilities

• Carries out tasks assigned by the Project Lead and engineering team.
• Drafting grading, drainage, utility, and stormwater management plans in AutoCAD.

Skills

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Responsiveness/Communication

Self-Responsible

Efficient

Adaptable

Education

0-2 years of experience in a position requiring intensive AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Civil 3D

BlueBeam

Job description

Engineering Technician

The Engineering Technician will be in charge of independently producing engineering design plans for public works project and land development, utilizing AutoCAD software. They will be responsible for working with an engineering design team from initial concepts to final plan production. They will also draft various sketches, plans, and exhibits using CAD.

Responsibilities

Technical

• Carries out tasks assigned by the Project Lead and engineering team.
• Drafting grading, drainage, utility, street frontage improvements, and stormwater management plans in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil3D grading feature lines and utility pipe networks.
• Preparing drawings per company and public agency CAD standards and project-dependent CAD specifications.

Education & Experience

• 0-2 years of experience in a position requiring intensive AutoCAD/Civil 3D
• Experience drafting on-site and off-site improvement drawings for land development projects.
• General knowledge of computers, Microsoft office, Adobe, Internet, etc.
• Experience with BlueBeam a plus.

Skills

• Collaboration : Effective working relationships with management, coworkers, subordinates and clients. Mutual respect. Listening to others, adapting to changes, debating alternatives, being open-minded and producing a superior outcome as the result of effective teamwork.
• Problem Solving : The ability to develop a timely, efficient solution or alternative when a posed with a problem; thinking outside the box; paying attention to the details.
• Responsiveness/Communication : Communicating in a prompt and professional manner; providing relevant and timely information to management, coworkers, subordinates and clients in a clear, concise and direct manner.
• Self-Responsible : Taking control and accountability; not waiting for others to direct.
• Efficient : Ability to maintain focus, stay organized, manage multiple tasks and complete work within deadlines, with minimal errors in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptable : Ability to modify practices, systems or attitudes to align with new requirements.

Specialty Skills

• Understanding Civil3D, AutoCAD
• Basic understanding of Civil Engineering
• Basic understanding of topographic and boundary surveys
• Ability to understand and interpret design intent as communicated by engineers.

Physical Requirements and/or Working Conditions

• Prolonged periods of sitting (up to 8 hours a day for office staff)
• Interacting with technology (computer, cellphone, etc.)
• Ability to lift and/or carry items (up to 20 lbs.)
• Prolonged periods of standing/walking (field checks)
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions (field checks)
• Occasional travel e.g. driving to offices, jobsites, client meetings, etc.

Benefits

• Great culture - Team Collaboration, Innovative problem solving, Responsive to clients, Passionate about work
• Competitive Pay ($20 - $29/hr + overtime DOE + location)
• Paid Holidays
• Free office snacks
• Much more!

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