Engineering Technician or Sr. Engineering Technician

Position Overview

This position, available at either Engineering Technician (Compensation: $40.05 - $50.06) or Sr. Engineering Technician (Compensation: $44.15 - $55.19) level, is a key role in the Design Section of the Engineering Department. Reporting directly to an Engineering Manager, the successful candidate will prepare and check construction drawings (civil, structural and mechanical), update record drawings and maps, and maintain the CADD database while supporting the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) of approximately $19.7 million (2026). Applications are accepted until October 22, 2025.

Ideal Candidate: An analytical, detail-oriented professional with experience in engineering or construction environments, proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and ArcGIS Desktop. Veterans and transitioning military personnel are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering Technician: Draft construction drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D; prepare record drawings and update maps; assist Project Managers in assembling contract documents and maintaining departmental resources; compile and analyze CIP data; and drive to site visits as required.
• Sr. Engineering Technician: Check calculations, plans, and construction submittals for accuracy; prepare and monitor budgets and schedules for CIP projects; perform administrative tasks including consultant selection and bid evaluations; review developer project designs; assist in design work and field inspections; supervise temporary and intern staff; and serve as liaison with customers and government agencies.

Required Qualifications

• Valid California Class "C" Driver's License with a safe driving record.
• Engineering Technician: Minimum of 2 years’ experience in civil engineering (drafting and plan checking) in a water/wastewater facility or engineering firm.
• Sr. Engineering Technician: At least 4 years’ experience in civil engineering including plans and specifications preparation, with experience reviewing developer designs.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Sr. Engineering Technician: Engineering In Training (EIT) certification is desirable; coursework in civil engineering fundamentals such as statistics, plane surveying, and physics of fluid mechanics is preferred, along with an Associate's of Science in drafting, engineering, or a related field.
• Engineering Technician: Desirable coursework in basic drafting, computer aided drafting, survey drafting, and construction-related subjects.

Benefits & Perks

• Excellent benefits offered by Otay Water District
• Balanced work/life environment
• Opportunity to work with a dedicated, service-oriented team
• Be part of an industry-leading organization protecting vital natural resources