Engineering Technician I

ALTEN; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Austin, Texas, is seeking an entry-level Drafting Technician to perform engineering support duties, including creating detailed engineering drawings. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of CAD software, experience interpreting technical documents, and a driver's license. This role includes exposure to various workplace environments and requires effective communication and problem-solving skills. Training will be provided for specific platforms used in operation support systems.

Qualifications

• One or more years of experience interpreting technical drawings/documents.
• Experience performing technical analysis using computer‑aided design software.
• Driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed engineering drawings and maps using computer‑aided design software.
• Assist in drafting solicitation documents for contracts.
• Perform data entry in engineering databases.

Skills

Knowledge of engineering principles

Knowledge of computer‑aided drafting principles

Basic skill in computer‑aided drafting

Ability to perform accurate data entry

Skill in analyzing and solving problems

Skill in verbal and written communication

Education

Degree in computer‑aided design or relevant field

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Revit

ArcGIS Mapping

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Must Have:

• Able to quickly adapt to data entry platforms used for operation support systems, including geo mapping applications and Excel spreadsheet reporting. On the job training will be provided.
• One or more years of experience interpreting technical drawings/documents and performing technical analysis or drafting using computer‑aided design software. A degree in computer‑aided design or relevant field may be substituted per *** guidelines for certain years of experience.

Nice to Have:

• ArcGIS Mapping
• Architectural technician certificate
• Associate Degree > Associate Degree AutoCAD & Autodesk
• Autocad
• Autodesk Revit
• Bluebeam Revu
• File Management System
• Printing Technology

Job Description

General Overview: At an entry level, performs drafting and/or engineering support duties. This position develops competence by performing structured work assignments and receives instruction, guidance and direction from supervisor, manager and/or more experienced colleagues. This position focuses on either drafting or engineering support duties, or performs a combination of the following duties. Reads and interprets engineering drawings, construction drawings and other technical information. Using computer‑aided design software and equipment, prepares detailed engineering drawings, maps and graphs from provided materials such as previous drawings, layouts, detailed sketches and standard references. Clearly indicates revisions. Files drawings and drawing update documentation according to standard procedures. Assists in drafting solicitation documents using established procedures, formats and templates to support procurement and contract activities. Assists with other tools to provide data entry in mapping and operational support systems. Assists with field and/or office research related to field measurements, historical engineering drawings, equipment databases, microfilm, inventory, electronic document management system (EDMS) records and other technical records to design equipment and layouts, as well as to produce equipment ratings and facility statistics. Field research may involve various physical activities. Prepares basic specifications, materials and fixed capital unit (FCU) lists. Assists in setting up work orders and requisition entries. Performs data entry in the departmental engineering database. Prepares basic reports related to projects, work plans, equipment, assets and budgets. Assists with preparing more complex reports. Operates equipment, such as plotters, printers, copiers and scanners. Gathers engineering information by traveling independently to various locations (substations, power plants, water systems, etc.) as necessary. This general overview only includes essential functions of the job and does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instruction and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by supervisor or management.

Minimum Qualifications

One or more years of experience interpreting technical drawings/documents and performing technical analysis or drafting using computer‑aided design software. A degree in computer‑aided design or relevant field may be substituted per *** guidelines for certain years of experience. Driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of engineering principles
• Knowledge of computer‑aided drafting principles, standards and techniques
• Knowledge of electronic document management systems (EDMS)
• Knowledge of work management systems
• Basic skill in computer‑aided drafting
• Basic skill in reading and interpreting diagrams and prints
• Basic skill level in office productivity applications (such as email, word processing, spreadsheets, etc.)
• Skill in reading and interpreting technical information
• Skill in the use of test equipment and/or other specialized tools
• Skill in analyzing and solving problems
• Skill in verbal and written communication
• Skill in operating plotters, printers, copiers and scanners
• Ability to perform accurate data entry
• Ability to work in a team environment

Work Environment

Work hours are spent in an office, industrial, electrical substation and/or plant environment. Work involves exposure to noise. Work involves exposure to various and sometimes extreme weather conditions.

Physical Demands

Work hours are spent in an office, industrial, electrical substation and/or plant environment. Work involves exposure to noise. Work involves exposure to various and sometimes extreme weather conditions. Work involves frequent finger/hand manipulation in using a keyboard and mouse. Work involves climbing, crawling, crouching or other non‑sitting positions in performing field duties less than 20% of the time. Work involves standing and/or walking in performing field duties less than 20% of the time.