Engineering Technician

Padre Dam Municipal Water District•Santee, CA

About The Position

Padre Dam Municipal Water District is seeking a skilled and motivated Engineering Technician to join their team. This position plays a key role in supporting the development of water and sewer infrastructure that serves their growing community. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical abilities, a commitment to excellent customer service, and a collaborative mindset. As part of the Development Services team, the Engineering Technician will help ensure projects meet regulatory requirements, reflect sound engineering practices, and support responsible land development. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact by delivering reliable public infrastructure, providing exceptional service to customers and developers, and being a steward of the region’s limited water resources. Successful candidates will be invited to interview mid to late June 2026. The Engineering Technician is responsible for performing skilled design, drafting, and plan review work in support of Padre Dam’s public and private development projects. Key responsibilities include conducting plan checks for proposed improvements; designing and laying out water, sewer, and recycled water pipelines and appurtenances; and performing field reviews to verify project conditions. Additional duties include preparing project cost estimates, monitoring and managing project budgets, coordinating service order requests with other departments, and working closely with project stakeholders to support project design and successful project completion. The position also involves researching, updating, and maintaining planning and infrastructure data to ensure accurate and reliable project information.

Requirements

High school Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.)
Two years’ experience in civil engineering drafting and design at paraprofessional level using computer aided design and other drafting software
Equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with property owners/potential lease holders regarding negotiations of ROW/easement acquisition and various lease agreements

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Business, or Public Administration.

Responsibilities

Performing skilled design, drafting, and plan review work in support of Padre Dam’s public and private development projects.
Conducting plan checks for proposed improvements.
Designing and laying out water, sewer, and recycled water pipelines and appurtenances.
Performing field reviews to verify project conditions.
Preparing project cost estimates.
Monitoring and managing project budgets.
Coordinating service order requests with other departments.
Working closely with project stakeholders to support project design and successful project completion.
Researching, updating, and maintaining planning and infrastructure data to ensure accurate and reliable project information.
Reading and interpreting maps, easements documents, title reports.
Reviewing appraisal reports, escrow instructions, sales agreements, and lease agreements.
Negotiating ROW/easement acquisition and various lease agreements with property owners/potential lease holders.