Associate Engineering Technician - Virtual Design & Data Solutions

CLIENT HIGHLIGHT
The client you will be working for is one of the largest employee-owned engineering, procurement, and construction companies in the world. This opportunity will give you experience in the infrastructure sector in the United States with a company that is a globally recognized leader in power generation, water/wastewater, and telecommunications infrastructure — and one of the most established names in EPC project delivery, with a history spanning over 100 years.

LOCATION
Onsite only. Candidates must be located within 50 miles of one of the client's substation offices below.
   Overland Park, KS
   Ann Arbor, MI
   Bloomington, MN
   Dallas, TX
   Denver, CO
   Houston, TX
   Orlando, FL
   Phoenix, AZ
   Raleigh/Cary, NC
   Tualatin, OR
   Burlington (Boston), MA
   Chattanooga, TN
   Chicago, IL
   Irvine, CA
   Jacksonville, FL
   Walnut Creek, CA
   Austin, TX
   College Station, TX
   Wilmington, DE

COMPENSATION
$30-38/hour.

SCHEDULE
Working Model: Onsite only.
Full time: 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day, 5 days per week.

CONTRACT TERM
Temp to perm.
6-month contract with a high likelihood of extension to full-time.

POSITION OVERVIEW
Electrical professionals contribute to power systems design by drafting deliverables such as one-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, front panel layouts, general arrangements, elevations, conduit and grounding plans, and other details for substation projects.
The Associate Electrical Engineering Technician plays a key role in supporting the development of high-quality engineering 2D/3D deliverables for these complex infrastructure projects. Under general supervision, this position performs technical tasks requiring general knowledge of electrical engineering principles and practices, with a focus on creating and modifying electrical design drawings using advanced techniques in industry-standard design tools, such as Autodesk AutoCAD, Bentley MicroStation, and other CAD tools.

JOB SUMMARY
   Supports engineering teams under general supervision.
   Performs technical tasks requiring intermediate knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
   Uses digital tools and design software (e.g., CAD, BIM, 3D modeling).
   Creates, updates, and maintains technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables.
   Begins providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineering technicians.

RESPONSIBILITIES
   Stay current on applicable standards, systems, document control practices, departmental guides, and the client's policies and procedures.
   Apply knowledge of the client's Quality Program to ensure accurate, compliant deliverables.
   Demonstrate strong attention to detail while supporting continuous improvement and change management initiatives.
   Use and expand applications and tools to evaluate and improve methods, processes, and procedures.
   Create and develop project deliverables based on a variety of design inputs.
   Perform basic computations, including material quantity estimates and dimensional checks.
   Coordinate deliverables with other project groups to minimize errors and interferences.
   Support internal client needs while developing an understanding of external client priorities and drivers.
   Proactively seek out, share, and apply knowledge of new technologies and evolving processes.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
   Diploma or certificate.
   Typically a minimum of 2 years of related work experience.
   Proficiency with industry-standard design tools such as Autodesk AutoCAD, Bentley MicroStation, and other CAD tools.
   General knowledge of electrical engineering principles and practices.
   Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements if selected, which may include any or all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
   Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology.