Staff Engineering Technician

Staff Engineering Technician

Location: Overland Park, KS

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract (Temp to Perm)
• Contract Duration: 6 months
• Pay Rate: $40.00 $45.00 / Hour (USD)
• Travel Requirements: Not required
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

This opportunity offers the chance to collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams within the Distributed Infrastructure Market Sector, supporting Substation (Grid) projects and building critical infrastructure for today's and tomorrow's challenges. Electrical professionals contribute to power systems design by drafting deliverables such as one-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, front panel layouts, and other details for substation projects. The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Staff 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 Electrical with Substation Design Suite (SDS) and other CAD tools. Functions in a project engineering technician capacity. Under general direction, supports engineering and design teams by developing and modifying technical deliverables. Applies foundational engineering principles and established design practices to create moderately complex design concepts and solutions. Utilizes digital tools and design software (e.g., CAD, BIM, 3D modeling) to create, modify, and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables. Provides technical guidance and may offer direction to other engineering professionals and technicians to ensure quality and consistency across project outputs.

Key Responsibilities

• Applies knowledge of standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, applicable codes and BV policies and procedures.
• May review project requirements and accurately determine the correct format and contents of the required deliverables.
• Proactively applies BV Quality Program to deliverables. Demonstrates personal accuracy and supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.
• Reviews design inputs in order to ensure consistency. Assists to ensure deliverables are in compliance with the specific codes and standards suitable for the project.
• May apply basic engineering principles and established design practices in developing moderately complex design concepts and deliverables. Begins to apply judgment and make decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation.
• Capable of handling difficult technical assignments within an area of expertise and can provide technical guidance to other professionals.
• Performs design calculations, detailed material quantities and estimates, and records.
• May review the deliverables of others.
• May define work assignments and maintain schedules.
• Coordinates with other design group personnel to review and exchange project information necessary for design development.
• Proactively seeks and shares knowledge of latest technologies and processes.
• May apply judgment and makes decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation.

Required Skills

• Experience using AutoCAD Electrical (ACADE) in the substation industry
• Experience with Substation Design Suite (SDS) strongly preferred; candidates with ACADE only and substation industry experience will be considered BV is willing to teach the SDS skillset
• Ideally 3 5 years using ACADE with SDS, with the ability to support drafting/design independently
• Substation industry experience is required; candidates with ACADE only and no substation experience will not be considered for interviews

Required Experience

• Typically a minimum of 5 years of related work experience

Education Requirements

• Diploma or Certificate required
• Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred

Important Notes

• Must be located within 50 miles of a substation office onsite only
• Available work locations include: 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
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-17931 Industry: Engineering

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