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Engineering Technician

McGill Associates, PA
Hickory, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/3/2026

McGill is a civil engineering firm fostering long-term relationships with the communities that we serve in North Carolina, Tennessee, South Carolina, and Virginia since 1984. We pride ourselves on transforming the communities where we live and work and our employees are critical to our success. Compensation, benefits, and paid time off help our employees maintain a healthy work/life balance and we are proud to offer flexible and hybrid schedules.


Requirements

Engineering Technicians assist in the preparation of design drawings, plans, specifications, supporting documents and permit applications for a variety of civil site / land development / water / wastewater projects including commercial, industrial, and municipal projects and a variety of permitting. They use computer assisted engineering and design software to prepare engineering and design drawings and documents on a regular basis and assist in the preparation of reports, maps, drawings, tests, and aerial photographs to plan and design projects.


Qualifications

  • Minimum of a high school/GED diploma and 10 years of experience or an Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and 8 years related experience.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and experience designing residential, commercial and industrial sites preferred
  • Coastal experience a plus
  • Municipal experience preferred
  • Proficiency in commonly used computer software (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Valid driver's license.

Benefits

  • Flexible & hybrid schedules (this position collaborates and supports a local team and is not suitable for someone looking to work fully remote)
  • Competitive salary, bonuses, & benefit package
  • Employer paid health, dental, vision, disability, & life insurance for employee
  • Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, & holidays

McGill Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. We conduct pre-employment drug screens and background, credit, and motor vehicle checks in accordance with federal and state statutes. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. All McGill Associate’s facilities comply with the American with Disabilities Act. Persons with hearing and/or speech impairments may contact McGill Associates by dialing 711 to access the State Relay Service for TTY/TDD. Candidates with limited English proficiency may discuss employment opportunities with the help of an interpreter by calling 828.252.0575.

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