Engineering Technician (Civil-Hydrology)

Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: Bureau of Reclamation
• Department: Department of the Interior
• Location: Elephant Butte, New Mexico
• Salary: $74678 – $97087/yr
• Schedule: You may be required to work on-call, evenings, holidays, overtime and shift work.
• Hiring Path: Fed Transition
• Number of Openings: 1
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Security Clearance: Not Required
• Date Posted: 2026-08-31
• Application Deadline: 2026-09-14

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Job Summary

You will serve as an Engineering Technician (Civil-Hydrology) with the Bureau of Reclamation in Elephant Butte, NM to provide a range of technical engineering and hydrological support in the maintenance and operation of dams and appurtenant structures. You will serve as a supporting role to the Rio Grande Project water operations, deliveries, and accounting needs during the irrigation season.

Key Responsibilities

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, 04 - 04, Elephant Butte Field Division, Elephant Butte, New Mexico. The major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: - Completes measurements using various instruments including an acoustic doppler current profiler, acoustic doppler velocity meter, or AA cup meter, and adheres to standards set forth by the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

- Read and interpret technical civil and mechanical drawings to confirm field accuracy. Plans, performs, surveys of minor construction, and project features, using, 3-wire level circuits, topography mapping, silt lines, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), and electronic total stations. - Operate and improve field instrumentation by selecting, calibrating, troubleshooting, and verifying equipment and test systems used for hydrology and dam safety.

- Prepare and present clear technical reports, field observations, project updates, and recommendations to support decisions and ensure accurate documentation. - Oversee project and contract activities by tracking scope, schedule, budget, contractor performance, and records to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with requirements.

Requirements & Education

This position does not allow substituting education for experience.

Contact

melissa_blank@ios.doi.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Reclamation, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $74678 – $97087/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-14.

What is the work schedule?

This is a You may be required to work on-call, evenings, holidays, overtime and shift work. position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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