Civil Engineering Technician - Water

JOB-10046401

Anticipated Start Date

5/11/2026

Location

Dallas, TX

Type of Employment

Contract Hire

Employer Info

Our client is an employee-owned engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction company with a 100-year legacy of creating a better world for humanity today, and for generations to come.

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Job Summary

The Civil Engineering Technician - Water Functions in a project engineering technician capacity, supporting engineering and design teams in the development and modification of technical deliverables. Applies foundational engineering principles and established design practices to produce moderately complex design concepts and solutions using digital tools such as CAD, BIM, and 3D modeling software. May provide technical guidance, ensure quality and compliance with applicable standards and codes, and support coordination, field activities, and continuous improvement efforts..

Job Description

• Functions in a project engineering technician capacity.
• Under general direction, supports engineering and design teams by developing and modifying technical deliverables.
• Applies foundational engineering principles and established design practices to create moderately complex design concepts and solutions.
• Utilizes digital tools and design software (e.g., CAD, BIM, 3D modeling) to create, modify, and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables.
• Provides technical guidance and may offer direction to other engineering professionals and technicians to ensure quality and consistency across project outputs.
• Applies knowledge of standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, applicable codes and BV policies and procedures.
• May review project requirements and accurately determine the correct format and contents of the required deliverables.  
• May apply basic engineering principles and established design practices in developing moderately complex design concepts and deliverables. Begins to apply judgment and make decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation.
• Capable of handling difficult technical assignments within an area of expertise and can provide technical guidance to other professionals.
• Performs design calculations, detailed material quantities and estimates, and records.
• Coordinates with other design group personnel to review and exchange project information necessary for design development.
• Proactively seeks and shares knowledge of latest technologies and processes .
• May apply judgment and makes decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation.

Skills Required

• Typically a minimum of 5 years related work experience.
• Ability to develop and modify technical deliverables.
• Application of foundational engineering principles and established design practices.
• Proficiency in digital tools and design software (e.g., CAD, BIM, 3D modeling).
• Ability to perform design calculations, detailed material quantities and estimates, and maintain records.
• Capability to review design inputs and deliverables for consistency and compliance.
• Ability to apply judgment and make decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation.
• Ability to handle difficult technical assignments within an area of expertise.
• Ability to provide technical guidance to other professionals and technicians.
• Ability to coordinate with other design group personnel and support field activities.
• Focus on internal client needs while understanding external client interests and drivers.
• Commitment to quality, accuracy, continuous improvement, and change management.

Education/Training/Certifications

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

Additional Requirements