Civil Engineering Technician- Water

Civil Engineering

$38-43 / hour
Contract
Contract
Job ID: 60456251

Job Description

Title: Civil Engineering Technician - Water
Location: Charlotte, NC or Orlando, FL 
Hire Type: Contract-to-Hire  
Shift: Standard business hours (Monday–Friday)  
Compensation: $38-$43/hour
Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.  
Must have Skill Set: Autodesk Civil 3D and hands-on Civil 3D grading experience.

Overview:
A company is seeking a Civil - Staff Engineering Technician to join the Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) group within the Government & Communities Market Sector. In this role, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams supporting Water and Industrial Water infrastructure design projects. You will be responsible for creating and modifying site development plans, including grading, drainage, erosion control, roadways, fencing, and underground utilities, using industry-standard design tools to support critical infrastructure projects.

Job Duties:
  • 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.  

Qualifications:
  • 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).

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Meet Your Recruiter

Brittany Cahoon
Brittany Cahoon
Brittany Cahoon

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.

About Charlotte, NC

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