Department of the Interior
Reclamation is seeking career professionals looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as an Engineering Technician (Civil). Make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment.
- Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Develop, prepare, and review engineering project documents: Create and evaluate plans, specifications, and cost estimates for construction and ongoing projects. Review designs for compliance with industry standards and ensure alignment with field conditions. Utilize automated engineering drafting and design systems to support project development. Provide technical oversight and contract administration: Apply a variety of contracting processes to deliver engineering oversight for construction, architecture, and engineering contracts. Monitor contractor performance for compliance with requirements and specifications. Support research, testing, and data integrity: Collaborate with engineers to analyze research and testing requirements, plan and implement experiments, and configure test systems. Interpret extensive, incomplete, or conflicting data; validate data used in electronic and automated design and records management applications; and provide technical oversight to ensure data integrity. Advise on instrumentation and laboratory systems: Recommend and select instrumentation, equipment, and laboratory system capabilities. Calibrate and fabricate laboratory systems; troubleshoot, adjust, modify, and improve test systems, test articles, and materials. Review and approve test materials and results, ensuring laboratory accreditation is maintained. Prepare and communicate technical documentation: Formulate and present findings, briefings, project papers, status reports, and correspondence to foster understanding and acceptance of recommendations. Prepare technical documentation, including construction material test results and reports, technical construction reports, and final inspection/construction reports. Monitor project plans of assigned projects. Serve as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), Grants Officer's Technical Representative (GOTR), or Awarding Official Technical Representative (AOTR), assisting with contract implementation, administration, and close-out.
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