Engineering Technician or Sr. Engineering Technician

Compensation

Engineering Technician: $40.05 - $50.06

Sr. Engineering Technician: $44.15 - $55.19

Are you an analytical person with great attention to detail? Do you have experience in an engineering or construction environment performing designs and assisting Civil Engineers in the design of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects? Do you have experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D and ArcGIS Desktop software? Are you able to keep track of competing priorities and remain focused? If so, we would like to hear from you.

We also welcome veterans and transitioning military. Consider joining a team of hardworking employees who work to protect and preserve water, one of our most valuable natural resources. The experience you ve gained during your service can continue to positively impact the world with a career at Otay Water District.

The Otay Water District offers excellent benefits, a balanced work/life environment and is a leader in the industry.

The position may be appointed at either the Sr. Engineer Technician or Engineer Technician level depending upon qualifications and experience (there is only 1 vacancy). The position is in the Design Section of the Engineering Department and reports directly to an Engineering Manager. Depending on the level appointed, the position performs a variety of engineering work involving preparation and checking of construction drawings, including civil, structural, and mechanical plans;

prepares record drawings and maps; and maintains Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) database. The Sr. Engineering Technician performs minor designs and assists Civil Engineers in design of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects including assisting with water and wastewater facility designs using AutoCAD Civil 3D and ArcGIS Desktop software; reviews developer plans for conformance to District codes, policies, and standards and may serve as liaison/coordinator for major programs and special projects.

The Engineering Department also manages a Capital Investment Program (CIP) of approximately $19.7 million (2026). This position is a member of a dedicated, service oriented team where collaboration and leadership are promoted at all levels.

The Engineering Department is responsible for the Planning, Budgeting, Design and Construction of all Otay Water District Facilities as well as the administration of all developer and new customer construction and service applications. The Department has a staff of approximately 30 employees.

Applications will be accepted until there are a sufficient number of highly qualified applicants from which to make a selection. However, for the earliest consideration, please submit your application materials by October 22, 2025. For information on the recruitment process, please go to the Employment section of our website (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or .

• Drafts construction drawings including civil, structural, and mechanical plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D. Submits to higher level technical staff for review and approval.
• Drafts record drawings upon completion of projects.
• Prepares and updates maps, charts, layouts, displays, and plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D and ArcGIS Desktop.
• Prepares, maintains, and distributes District maps.
• Assists Project Managers in developing and assembling contract documents.
• Administers and maintains the department library, vendor list(s), databases, etc.
• Administers and maintains department equipment and expendables.
• Compiles, updates, and assists with analysis of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budgeting, estimating and cash flow, and maintenance of report database.
• Operates and uses ArcGIS/AutoCAD applications to update facilities and mapping records.
• Reviews plan checks for new developments; prepares and maintains plans and profiles of development and applies Otay Water District and WAS Standard Plans and Specifications.
• Drives a vehicle as required to visit sites for design factors or sites not accessible to the public.

• Performs checking of calculations, plans, specifications, shop drawings, and construction submittals for completeness, accuracy, and conformity to District standards and project requirements, in support of Project Manager.
• Prepares and monitors budget and schedules for CIP projects and other tasks.
• Performs administrative tasks, such as consultant selection and bid evaluations for projects under direction of Project Manager.
• Review developer project designs, plans, and legal descriptions for conformance to District Code, policy, standards, Sub Area Master Plans (SAMPS), and current Master Plan.
• Assist Engineers with design work, including site layout, pipeline alignment, facilities siting, and prepares plans and specifications for construction using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Create and update maps, drawings and exhibits using AutoCAD and ArcGIS Desktop for engineers and others in the department.
• Utilize civil engineering software such as AutoCAD…