Engineering Technician - Civil
This is a Federal position with the Bureau of Reclamation is best known for the dams, powerplants, and canals it constructed in the 17 western states. These water projects led to homesteading and promoted the economic development of the West. Our 53 powerplants annually provide more than 40 billion kilowatt hours generating nearly a billion dollars in power revenues and produce enough electricity to serve 3.5 million homes. Trainees will gain insight into our organization, technical training in a position that supports our mission, and learn valuable knowledge as they transition from the service into the Federal workforce.
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ABOUT THE JOB
Engineering Technician: Performs difficult but precedented technical engineering evaluation and analysis assignments, or analyzes segments of broader issues or problems, and analyzes the issues and project objectives. Gathers and validates accuracy of data to be used as baseline data for engineering decisions; provides a technical leadership role in ensuring data integrity. Prepares original drawings and preliminary layouts, as well as updates and revisions to drawings, including final as-built drawings. Drafts technical documentation for assigned technical engineering work assignments and reviews documentation of lower graded technicians.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs difficult but precedented technical engineering evaluation and analysis assignments
- Analyzes segments of broader issues or problems, and analyzes the issues and project objectives
- Gathers and validates accuracy of data to be used as baseline data for engineering decisions
- Provides a technical leadership role in ensuring data integrity
- Prepares original drawings and preliminary layouts, as well as updates and revisions to drawings, including final as-built drawings
- Drafts technical documentation for assigned technical engineering work assignments and reviews documentation of lower graded technicians
QUALIFICATIONS
- One year of experience using AutoCAD or other similar computer drafting and automation software
- Preferred candidate has or is pursuing a degree in Engineering
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY
One year of experience using AutoCAD or other similar computer drafting and automation software. Prefered candidate has or is pursuing a degree in Engineering.
TARGET MOCS
12T, 1361, 32EX, EA
OTHER
This is a Federal position opportunity.