Engineering Technician: Drafting & Design Support

U.S. Department of the Interior; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation in Redding, CA, seeks an Engineering Technician to support engineering and architecture staff across civil, mechanical, electrical, materials, drafting, and architectural disciplines.

The role emphasizes preparing and reviewing drawings, performing data analysis, and assisting with project coordination and contract administration. Applicants must meet federal requirements and be prepared for field conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and data.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare original drawings and revisions including final as-builts.
• Review drawings and design analyses for conformance.
• Analyze data and present conclusions and recommendations.
• Assist with records and database management.
• Participate in project coordination and contract administration.
• Draft technical documentation for engineering work.

Skills

Engineering analysis

Drawing preparation

Field data collection

Technical communication

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation in Redding, CA, seeks an Engineering Technician to support engineering and architecture staff across civil, mechanical, electrical, materials, drafting, and architectural disciplines.

The role emphasizes preparing and reviewing drawings, performing data analysis, and assisting with project coordination and contract administration. Applicants must meet federal requirements and be prepared for field conditions.