Senior Civil Engineering Technician

Job Description

Senior Civil Engineering Technician - Water – Temp to Perm (with the right candidate)

Location Requirement:

Note: Fully onsite for first 6 months. Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment, based on manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments.

Summary:

The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Engineering Technician 4, under general supervision, performs advanced functions requiring technical knowledge and use of electronic applications, standards, and document control processes/procedures to create or modify deliverables.

This role will:

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• Focus on site drainage, grading, and utility plans development using Autodesk Civil 3D and Bentley MicroStation.
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• Be part of the Governments & Water Utilities (G&Wu) group supporting water, wastewater, linear pipeline, and other water-related infrastructure projects.
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• Require basic Civil 3D experience, particularly with:
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• Pipe/pressure networks
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• Proposed grading surfaces
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• Plan and profile development
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Key Responsibilities:

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• Engineering Standards: Understand and implement current standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, and policies and procedures.
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• Quality / Continuous Improvement: Apply the Quality Program to ensure accuracy and compliance in deliverables.
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• Demonstrate personal accuracy and support improvement efforts.
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• Review design inputs for consistency.
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• Ensure deliverables meet project-specific codes and standards.
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• Engineering Production: Broaden use of applications for continuous improvement.
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• Create and develop deliverables based on design inputs.
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• Perform computations (e.g., material quantity estimates, dimensional checks).
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• Project Coordination: Coordinate deliverables across project teams to minimize errors.
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• May support field activities.
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• Assist with project finalization tasks (e.g., as-built drawings, quantity take-offs).
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• Client Focus: Understand and address internal and external client needs and priorities.
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• Knowledge Sharing, Innovation & Technology: Proactively seek and share knowledge of emerging technologies.
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• Use judgment in interpreting inputs and making design decisions.
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• People Management (if applicable): May supervise, direct, or mentor others.
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Required Skills:

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• Autodesk Civil 3D (required)
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• Strong focus on pipelines
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• Experience with Civil 3D pipe networks and plan & profile production
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• Typically, a minimum of 10 years of related work experience
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Technical Skills:

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• Autodesk Civil 3D
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• Autodesk AutoCAD
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• Bluebeam
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• Experience with relevant electronic applications (e.g., CADD)
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• Advanced interpretation of engineering deliverables
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• Basic knowledge of:
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• Engineering standards and systems
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• Document control and policies/procedures
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• Industry trends and technologies
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• Quality programs and multi-discipline collaboration
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• Construction and constructability principles
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• Engineering design principles and discipline-specific guides
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Education:

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• Diploma or Certificate preferred
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• Associate Degree in Drafting or Engineering Design Related Technology preferred
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