Hydrology Civil Engineering Technician — Field & Analysis

Bureau of Reclamation; Elephant Butte (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Reclamation in Elephant Butte, NM seeks an Engineering Technician (Civil-Hydrology) to provide technical engineering and hydrological support in the maintenance and operation of dams and appurtenant structures, supporting Rio Grande Project water operations.

The role focuses on evaluating projects, reviewing plans, inspecting hydraulic instrumentation, and preparing technical reports to help manage irrigation-season needs.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience includes performing technical evaluation and analysis of engineering projects.
• Developing and reviewing plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Inspections and assessments of civil works and hydraulic instrumentation and measurement systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical evaluation and analysis of civil engineering projects.
• Develop and review plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Conduct inspections and assessments of civil works and hydraulic instrumentation and measurement systems.
• Interpret and validate technical data.
• Troubleshoot and improve field instrumentation.
• Prepare technical reports.
• Monitor project scope, schedule, and budget.

Skills

Technical evaluation

Engineering project analysis

Plans specifications cost estimates

Field instrumentation troubleshooting

Automated engineering design systems

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Automated engineering design systems

Job description

The Bureau of Reclamation in Elephant Butte, NM seeks an Engineering Technician (Civil-Hydrology) to provide technical engineering and hydrological support in the maintenance and operation of dams and appurtenant structures, supporting Rio Grande Project water operations.

The role focuses on evaluating projects, reviewing plans, inspecting hydraulic instrumentation, and preparing technical reports to help manage irrigation-season needs.