Bureau of Reclamation

Established in 1902, the Bureau of Reclamation is best known for the dams, powerplants, and canals it constructed in the 17 western states. These water projects led to homesteading and promoted the economic development of the West. Reclamation has constructed more than 600 dams and reservoirs including Hoover Dam on the Colorado River and Grand Coulee on the Columbia River. Today, we are the largest wholesaler of water in the country. We bring water to more than 31 million people, and provide one out of five Western farmers (140,000) with irrigation water for 10 million acres of farmland that produce 60% of the nation's vegetables and 25% of its fruits and nuts. Reclamation is also the second largest producer of hydroelectric power in the United States. Our 53 powerplants annually provide more than 40 billion kilowatt hours generating nearly a billion dollars in power revenues and produce enough electricity to serve 3.5 million homes.

Engineering Technician: Performs difficult but precedented technical engineering evaluation and analysis assignments, or analyzes segments of broader issues or problems, and analyzes the issues and project objectives. Gathers and validates accuracy of data to be used as baseline data for engineering decisions; provides a technical leadership role in ensuring data integrity. Prepares original drawings and preliminary layouts, as well as updates and revisions to drawings, including final as-built drawings. Drafts technical documentation for assigned technical engineering work assignments and reviews documentation of lower graded technicians.

Experience using AutoCAD or other similar computer drafting and automation software.