Civil Engineering Technician- Water

Location: Charlotte, NC or Orlando, FL • Contract-to-Hire • Standard business hours (Monday-Friday)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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).

Pay

$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)
• Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan