Engineering Technician

Quick Facts

• Role: Engineering Technician (Civil Works / Mechanical Design support)

Description

You will support mechanical design and infrastructure projects by performing computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) and building information modeling (BIM). The work includes creating and updating drawing and model content using Autodesk Inventor and/or AutoCAD, and Revit for BIM, while managing models and incorporating engineering redlines, field measurements, and sketches into final deliverables. Responsibilities increase over time based on demonstrated skills and readiness for full performance level duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform computer-aided design and drafting using standard methods

• Create advanced CADD/BIM design content to support civil works building and infrastructure projects

• Develop and maintain CADD/BIM families, templates, schedule development, and parameter databases; troubleshoot model management issues

• Revise and finalize drawings using engineering redlines, field measurements, and on-site sketches

• Investigate discrepancies with architects, engineers, and operations personnel and obtain critical technical parameters

• Integrate models from multiple platforms into a single model

• Manage workstation operations, run secure file backups/archives, perform data transfers, and train staff on core Autodesk tools

• Execute limited-scope design segments, perform rudimentary technical calculations, and conduct product research under engineering supervision

Requirements

• US citizen

• Pass suitability/fitness determination after background investigation

• Qualify at announced GS level using either specialized CADD experience or qualifying graduate education (transcripts required if using education)

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package (eligibility depends on position type and status)

• Relocation incentive may be considered

• Recruitment incentive may be considered

• Enhanced leave accrual may be considered

• Advanced rate of pay may be considered