Engineering Technican

Bureau of Reclamation•Parker Dam, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Reclamation is seeking an Engineering Technician for the Lower Colorado Dams Office, Parker Dam Field Division, located at Parker Dam. The position serves as the primary source for computer-aided design (CAD) for the division and reviews designs for compliance with current industry practices and fit with field conditions. The technician develops, prepares, and reviews plans, specifications, and cost estimates for construction and proposed or ongoing projects; recommends design modifications when issues are identified; and uses automated engineering drafting and design systems and applications. The role also uses a variety of contracting processes to provide engineering oversight for construction, architectural, or engineering contracts, and validates data in electronic or automated design and records-management applications to ensure data integrity. The position is at the GS-11 level. Applicants must demonstrate one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-10 level in federal service. Education cannot substitute for the required experience. The position requires a valid state driver's license and is designated as a moderate-risk Public Trust position requiring a favorable suitability background investigation. A one-year probationary period applies. Permanent Change of Station or first-post-of-duty relocation expenses may be authorized, except for the Guaranteed Home Sale Provision.

Requirements

Be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
Meet federal employment suitability requirements, as determined by a background investigation.
Submit a resume and supporting documentation, and submit eligibility documents for veterans consideration where applicable.
Maintain a valid state driver's license because the position requires operating government vehicles on government and public roads.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must certify Selective Service registration or exemption.
Have one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-10 level in federal service, including: using AutoCAD Civil 3D or equivalent software to develop engineering drawings; reviewing statements of work, construction schedules, and contractor payment requests; conducting pre-award activities to ensure contractor work meets requirements and standards; and preparing change orders, modifications, or technical reviews of claims, and preparing cost estimates.
Meet all eligibility and qualification requirements, including time-in-grade and any applicable selective placement factors, by 11/16/2026.
Serve a one-year probationary period.
Complete a fully adjudicated, favorable Public Trust Suitability Background Investigation (T2S, T2RS, or equivalent) that is current within the last five years.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary source for computer-aided design (CAD) for the Lower Colorado Dams Office, Parker Dam Division.
Develop, prepare, and/or review plans, specifications, and cost estimates for construction and proposed or ongoing projects.
Review designs for compliance with current industry practices and suitability for field conditions, recommending modifications when issues are identified.
Use automated engineering drafting and design systems and applications.
Use contracting processes to provide engineering oversight for construction, architectural, or engineering contracts.
Validate data used in and loaded into electronic or automated design and records-management applications, and provide technical oversight to ensure data integrity.