Engineering Technician (Drafting)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Walla Walla, WA

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About The Position

The Walla Walla District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is hiring an Engineering Technician through a Direct Hire Authority solicitation. The role supports engineering services for communities in the Pacific Northwest. Duties are described at the full-performance level; employees at lower grades will receive growth opportunities to develop the target skills.

At the full-performance level, the technician serves as the Advanced Modeling Lead, producing 3D solids models, including Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Civil Information Modeling (CIM), across multiple platforms. The technician lays out complex equipment and features from basic engineering instructions, sizes features using general principles and standard criteria, mentors others in 3D modeling, BIM, and CIM, and leads Engineering Technicians (CADD Lead) on multidisciplinary projects.

The position requires a background investigation and the ability to obtain and maintain a state-issued driver's license. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Qualifications vary by grade, GS-04 through GS-11, and may be met through specified education or specialized experience. Depending on grade, experience includes computer-aided drafting and design, producing and reviewing engineering drawings and models, developing 3D BIM/CIM models, mentoring or training others, and leading technicians on multidisciplinary projects. A one-year probationary period applies. Direct deposit is required; relocation allowances may be authorized under applicable rules and agency determinations.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a state-issued driver's license.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
• Must meet the education and/or specialized experience requirements for the applicable grade, GS-04 through GS-11.
• For GS-04, qualifying options include six months of general experience or familiarity with computer-aided software for drawings, or two years of education above high school.
• For GS-05, qualifying options include one year of specialized experience creating engineering drawings or depicting objects/features using computer-aided software, or a four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree.
• For GS-06 through GS-11, one year of specialized experience at the specified level is required, with duties ranging from updating or producing engineering drawings and models to developing and reviewing 3D BIM/CIM models, mentoring or training, and leading technicians, as applicable to grade.
• If using foreign education to qualify, education credentials must be evaluated and deemed equivalent to U.S. accredited education or receive full credit at an accredited U.S. institution.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Must complete a one-year probationary period and receive written certification for continued employment.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Advanced Modeling Lead.
• Perform 3D solids modeling, including BIM and CIM, on multiple platforms.
• Lay out complex equipment and features based on basic instructions from engineers.
• Size features using general principles and standard criteria.
• Mentor others in the proper use of 3D modeling, BIM, and CIM on multiple platforms.
• Lead other Engineering Technicians (CADD Lead) on multidisciplinary projects.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized subject to applicable regulations and agency determination.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level