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EDZ Systems lists this Senior Civil Engineering Technician opportunity in seattle, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Senior Civil Engineering Technician - Water – Temp to Perm (with the right candidate)
Location Requirement:
Note: Fully onsite for first 6 months. Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment, based on manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments.
Summary:
The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Engineering Technician 4, under general supervision, performs advanced functions requiring technical knowledge and use of electronic applications, standards, and document control processes/procedures to create or modify deliverables.
This role will:
Focus on site drainage, grading, and utility plans development using Autodesk Civil 3D and Bentley MicroStation.
Be part of the Governments & Water Utilities (G&Wu) group supporting water, wastewater, linear pipeline, and other water-related infrastructure projects.
Require basic Civil 3D experience, particularly with:
Pipe/pressure networks
Proposed grading surfaces
Plan and profile development
Key Responsibilities:
Engineering Standards: Understand and implement current standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, and policies and procedures.
Quality / Continuous Improvement: Apply the Quality Program to ensure accuracy and compliance in deliverables.
Demonstrate personal accuracy and support improvement efforts.
Review design inputs for consistency.
Ensure deliverables meet project-specific codes and standards.
Engineering Production: Broaden use of applications for continuous improvement.
Create and develop deliverables based on design inputs.
Perform computations (e.g., material quantity estimates, dimensional checks).
Project Coordination: Coordinate deliverables across project teams to minimize errors.
May support field activities.
Assist with project finalization tasks (e.g., as-built drawings, quantity take-offs).
Client Focus: Understand and address internal and external client needs and priorities.
Knowledge Sharing, Innovation & Technology: Proactively seek and share knowledge of emerging technologies.
Use judgment in interpreting inputs and making design decisions.
People Management (if applicable): May supervise, direct, or mentor others.
Required Skills:
Autodesk Civil 3D (required)
Strong focus on pipelines
Experience with Civil 3D pipe networks and plan & profile production
Typically, a minimum of 10 years of related work experience
Technical Skills:
Autodesk Civil 3D
Autodesk AutoCAD
Bluebeam
Experience with relevant electronic applications (e.g., CADD)
Advanced interpretation of engineering deliverables
Basic knowledge of:
Engineering standards and systems
Document control and policies/procedures
Industry trends and technologies
Quality programs and multi-discipline collaboration
Construction and constructability principles
Engineering design principles and discipline-specific guides
Education:
Diploma or Certificate preferred
Associate Degree in Drafting or Engineering Design Related Technology preferred
Who can apply
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