Civil Engineering Technician- Water
Job Description
- Develop, modify, and maintain technical drawings, base maps, site plans, and project documentation using Autodesk Civil 3D and/or Bentley MicroStation.
- Create site development designs focusing on grading and drainage, erosion control, roadways, fencing, and underground utilities.
- Perform design calculations, detailed material quantity takeoffs, estimates, and project records.
- Review design inputs to ensure consistency and compliance with applicable codes, standards, and the BV Quality Program.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary design personnel to exchange project information, define work assignments, and maintain project schedules.
- Provide technical guidance and support to other engineering professionals and junior technicians to maintain output quality and consistency.
- Support field activities and plant start-up or control system programming as needed.
- Minimum of 5 years of related work experience in civil drafting and design.
- Proficiency with Autodesk Civil 3D, including direct, hands-on Civil 3D grading experience.
- High School Diploma or Technical Certificate required; Associate Degree in Drafting or Engineering Design-Related Technology preferred.
- Experience with Bentley MicroStation is preferred.
- Solar project experience and familiarity with PVcase or PV Farm software is a plus.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Teams, Excel).
- Strong understanding of CAD standards, layering, symbols, and scaling.
- Strong problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to pass standard pre-employment onboarding requirements (criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search).
Meet Your Recruiter
Technical Recruiter
Brittany is a Technical Recruiter at Sterling Engineering, supporting the Energy & Infrastructure Division. She has always recruited within the renewable energy and energy and infrastructure spaces, bringing focused industry experience to her work with candidates and clients.
Since joining Sterling, Brittany has continued to build meaningful relationships within a highly specialized and evolving market. She understands the importance of connecting skilled professionals with opportunities that align with their experience, goals, and long-term potential.
Brittany enjoys recruiting because it allows her to help people realize their potential and pursue work they are passionate about. For her, recruiting is about more than filling open roles. It is about creating connections that support career growth, strengthen teams, and help people take the next meaningful step forward.