Job Description

Are you an experienced Civil Engineering Technician with a desire to excel? If so, then Talent Software Services may have the job for you! Our client is seeking an experienced Civil Engineering Technician to work in Dallas, TX.

Position Summary: The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Staff Engineering Technician, under general supervision, performs advanced functions requiring technical knowledge and use of electronic applications, standards, and document control processes/procedures in support of creating or modifying deliverables. This role will be responsible for the development of site drainage, grading, and utility plans using Autodesk Civil 3D and Bentley MicroStation. This role will be within the Governments & Water Utilities (G&Wu) group, supporting client needs related to water, wastewater, linear pipelines, and other water-related solutions. 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. Utilises 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.

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities :

• Applies knowledge of standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, applicable codes, and client policies and procedures.
• May review project requirements and accurately determine the correct format and contents of the required deliverables.
• Proactively applies the client Quality Program to deliverables. Demonstrates personal accuracy and supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.
• Reviews design inputs to ensure consistency. Assists to ensure deliverables are in compliance with the specific codes and standards suitable for the project.
• 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.
• May review the deliverables of others.
• May define work assignments and maintain schedules.
• May program control systems or participate in other plant start-up activities associated with a specialized area of expertise.
• Coordinates with other design group personnel to review and exchange project information necessary for design development.
• May support field activities. Focuses on the needs of internal clients while utilizing an understanding of external clients' main interests and drivers.
• Proactively seeks and shares knowledge of the latest technologies and processes.
• May apply judgment and make decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation.

Qualifications:

• Advanced Autodesk Civil 3D is required with the use of pipe/pressure networks, proposed grading surfaces, and plan and profile development.
• Must be familiar with plan & profile drawings, alignments, pipe networks, and grading.
• Typically, a minimum of 5 years of related work experience.
• Autodesk Civil 3D
• Autodesk AutoCAD
• Bluebeam
• Experience in the appropriate electronic applications and programs required for performing assignments, including but not limited to CADD or other electronic applications.
• Advanced ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assigned.
• Basic knowledge of engineering standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, and B&V policies and procedures.
• Basic industry knowledge and technology trends.
• Basic knowledge of the company quality program.
• Basic knowledge of other disciplines.
• Basic knowledge of construction & constructability practices & principles.
• Basic knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides related to the assigned engineering discipline.

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