Posted August 20, 2026
Civil Engineering Technician- Water
Sterling Engineering Inc.
Charlotte, NC, US
Full Time
Job Description
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.
