Engineering Technician (CADD/BIM)

Quick Facts

• Department/Section: Mechanical Design Section (Civil Works / infrastructure projects)
• Level: Engineering Technician with progressive responsibilities (GS-07 to GS-10)
• Core tools: Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, Revit (CADD/BIM)

Description

This Engineering Technician role supports engineers and architects on Civil Works building and infrastructure projects by performing computer-aided design and drafting. At full performance, you will use Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD and perform some BIM work in Revit, including model management to support contract document development. Responsibilities increase in difficulty as your skills grow.

Responsibilities

• Perform computer-aided design and drafting using standard methods (entry level)
• Execute advanced CADD/BIM work using Autodesk Inventor and/or Revit
• Develop and maintain CADD/BIM design content (families, templates, schedules, parameter databases) and troubleshoot model-management issues
• Revise and finalize drawings using engineering redlines, field measurements, on-site sketches, and technical data
• Investigate discrepancies with architects, engineers, and operations personnel and obtain critical technical parameters
• Incorporate models from multiple platforms into a single model
• Manage workstation operations, secure file backups/archives, execute data transfers, and train staff on core Autodesk software
• Perform limited-scope design segments, rudimentary technical calculations, and product research under engineering supervision

Requirements

• Eligibility to apply is limited to specific employment authority categories
• US citizenship required
• Must meet education and/or experience requirements for the targeted GS level (GS-07/08/09/10)
• Qualifying experience must include CADD tasks such as drafting/updating drawings and, at higher levels, preparing complete construction contract document sets and maintaining BIM models
• If qualifying based on education, transcripts are required
• Appointment may be subject to suitability/fitness determination after a background investigation
• 1-year probationary period is required
• Direct deposit of pay is required

Benefits

• Federal government benefits package (eligibility depends on position type and hours)
• Relocation incentive may be considered
• Recruitment incentive may be considered
• Enhanced leave accrual may be considered
• Advanced rate of pay may be considered