Engineering Technician or Sr. Engineering Technician

Otay Water District • San Diego, CA

71d • $40 - $55

About The Position

The position may be appointed at either the Sr. Engineer Technician or Engineer Technician level depending upon qualifications and experience (there is only 1 vacancy). The position is in the Design Section of the Engineering Department and reports directly to an Engineering Manager. Depending on the level appointed, the position performs a variety of engineering work involving preparation and checking of construction drawings, including civil, structural, and mechanical plans; prepares record drawings and maps; and maintains Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) database. The Sr. Engineering Technician performs minor designs and assists Civil Engineers in design of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects including assisting with water and wastewater facility designs using AutoCAD Civil 3D and ArcGIS Desktop software; reviews developer plans for conformance to District codes, policies, and standards and may serve as liaison/coordinator for major programs and special projects. The Engineering Department also manages a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) of approximately $19.7 million (2026). This position is a member of a dedicated, service oriented team where collaboration and leadership are promoted at all levels. The Engineering Department is responsible for the Planning, Budgeting, Design and Construction of all Otay Water District Facilities as well as the administration of all developer and new customer construction and service applications. The Department has a staff of approximately 30 employees.

Requirements

• A valid California Class 'C' Driver’s License and a safe driving record.
• Engineering Technician: Two (2) years of experience in civil engineering including drafting and plan checking preferably for a water/wastewater facility or engineering firm.
• Sr. Engineering Technician: Four (4) years of experience in civil engineering, including plans and specifications preparation preferably for a water/wastewater agency.
• Both positions require a High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Engineering Technician: Coursework in basic drafting, computer aided drafting, survey drafting, engineering, construction, and trigonometry is desirable.
• Sr. Engineering Technician: Coursework in fundamental principles of civil engineering including statistics, plane surveying, elementary statistics, and physics of fluid mechanics is desirable.
• An Associate’s of Science degree in drafting, engineering, or a closely related field is desirable.

Nice To Haves

• Engineering In Training (EIT) certification for Sr. Engineering Technician.

Responsibilities

• Drafts construction drawings including civil, structural, and mechanical plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Submits to higher level technical staff for review and approval.
• Drafts record drawings upon completion of projects.
• Prepares and updates maps, charts, layouts, displays, and plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D and ArcGIS Desktop.
• Prepares, maintains, and distributes District maps.
• Assists Project Managers in developing and assembling contract documents.
• Administers and maintains the department library, vendor list(s), databases, etc.
• Administers and maintains department equipment and expendables.
• Compiles, updates, and assists with analysis of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budgeting, estimating and cash flow, and maintenance of report database.
• Operates and uses ArcGIS/AutoCAD applications to update facilities and mapping records.
• Reviews plan checks for new developments; prepares and maintains plans and profiles of development and applies Otay Water District and WAS Standard Plans and Specifications.
• Drives a vehicle as required to visit sites for design factors or sites not accessible to the public.
• Performs checking of calculations, plans, specifications, shop drawings, and construction submittals for completeness, accuracy, and conformity to District standards and project requirements, in support of Project Manager.
• Prepares and monitors budget and schedules for CIP projects and other tasks.
• Performs administrative tasks, such as consultant selection and bid evaluations for projects under direction of Project Manager.
• Review developer project designs, plans, and legal descriptions for conformance to District Code, policy, standards, Sub Area Master Plans (SAMPS), and current Master Plan.
• Assist Engineers with design work, including site layout, pipeline alignment, facilities siting, and prepares plans and specifications for construction using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Create and update maps, drawings and exhibits using AutoCAD and ArcGIS Desktop for engineers and others in the department.
• Utilize civil engineering software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, to develop designs and prepare construction drawings.
• Conduct field inspections and engineering studies by collecting and summarizing data.
• Research and compose project specifications based on District Standard Specifications under direction of Project Manager.
• Prepare exhibits for legal descriptions and quit claim deeds under direction of the Project Manager.
• Perform duties of Project Manager on minor projects.
• Supervises temporary, intern, and other employees in less technical engineering tasks.
• Prepares written correspondence to developers, engineers, contractors, and the general public.
• Responds as District liaison to commercial, industrial, government, international and other large customers.
• Responds as District liaison to government agencies and coordinates the District's relocation of utilities.
• Assists in the review and processing of design plans presented by applicants for water and sewer service.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits
• Balanced work/life environment

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: High school or GED