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Engineering Technician (Drafting)

U.S. Army Corps of EngineersWalla Walla, Washington, United StatesFull-time$36,409 - $97,087 per yearPosted Oct 31, 2026Closes Nov 30, 2026
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Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

GS-04 Specialized Experience: Six months of general experience (1) in any type of work that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of the position, or (2) experience that provided a familiarity with using computer-aided software to create drawings depicting objects/features and/or technical drafting. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-03).

OR Education: Two-years of education above the high school level. GS-05 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience using computer-aided software to create engineering drawings or to depict objects/features. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04). OR Education: Four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree.

GS-06 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience using computer-aided drafting systems to update basic to complex engineering drawings and models for projects focused on civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, and/or electrical designs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05 or above).

GS-07 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience reviewing drawings and models for completeness, accuracy, and conformance to requirements, and using computer-aided design to revise and produce basic engineering drawings and models from sketches for projects focused on civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, and/or electrical designs.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06 or above). GS-08 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes using computer-aided design to produce complex engineering drawings and 3D models from sketches and performing field visits to ascertain design requirements and as-constructed conditions for projects focused on civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, and/or electrical designs.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07 or above). GS-09 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience 1) Developing 3D BIM/CIM models, design drawings and detailed layouts with DETAILED instructions from engineers; 2) Review of models and design drawings from others; AND 3) Mentor & train on 2D/3D CAD platforms.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08 or above).

GS-10 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience 1) Developing 3D BIM/CIM models, design drawings and detailed layouts, and basic feature sizing with MINIMAL instructions from engineers 2) Review of models and design drawings from others 3) Mentor & train on BIM/CIM in a single platform AND 4) Lead other engineering technicians (CADD Lead) in multi-discipline projects.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09 or above).

GS-11 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience 1) Independently developing 3D BIM/CIM models, design drawings and detailed layouts in multiple platforms with VERY BASIC instructions 2) Review of models and design drawings from others 3) Mentor & train on BIM/CIM in multiple platforms AND 4) Lead other engineering technicians (CADD Lead) in multi-discipline projects.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10). (Specific experience must be well documented in resume).

Duties are listed at the full performance level. Lower grades will be provided growth opportunities to attain target skills.

If you possess the skills listed below, please highlight in the experience section of your resume.,Serve as the Advanced Modeling Lead.,Perform 3D solids modeling, including Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Civil Information Modeling (CIM) on multiple platforms.,Perform layout of complex equipment and features from very basic instructions from engineers.,Perform feature sizing based on general-principle and standard criteria.,Mentor others in the proper use of 3D Modeling, BIM, and CIM on multiple platforms.,Lead other Engineering Technicians (CADD Lead) in multi-discipline projects.

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Updated Nov 1, 2026
Pay benchmark
Average wage, United States
$86,977 average / year

This job's listed pay is 23% below the benchmark.

This job: $36,409 to 97,087

Source: OECD Average annual wages, 2025

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  • H-1B specialty occupation: Employer petition, bachelor's degree or higher in the specialty; annual cap and lottery
  • L-1 intracompany transferee: Employees of a related company abroad transferring to a US office
  • O-1 extraordinary ability: Evidence of extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business or athletics

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