Associate Engineering Technician

Global Technical Talent; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401k Retirement Fund

Job summary

Global Technical Talent, Inc. is hiring an Associate Engineering Technician in Overland Park, KS. The role is onsite, contract-to-perm, 6 months, paying $34.00–$37.00 per hour (USD).

You will support substation/grid projects, drafting one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and 2D/3D deliverables using AutoCAD and MicroStation. You will work under general supervision on developing technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables while mentoring junior technicians and ensuring quality and

Qualifications

• Diploma or Certificate required.
• Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred.
• Typically a minimum of 2 years related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Stay current on applicable standards, systems, document control practices, departmental guides, and BV policies and procedures.
• Apply knowledge of the BV 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma or Certificate

Associate Degree in Drafting or Engineering Design Related Technology preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Associate Engineering Technician

Location: Overland Park, KS

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract (Temp to Perm)
• Contract Duration: 6 months
• Pay Rate: $34.00–$37.00 / 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/schematics, wiring diagrams, front panel layouts, general arrangements, elevations, conduit/grounding plans and other details for substation projects. The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) 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.

The Associate Engineering Technician 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, and begins providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineering technicians.

Key Responsibilities

• Stay current on applicable standards, systems, document control practices, departmental guides, and BV policies and procedures
• Apply knowledge of the BV 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

Education Requirements

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

Required Experience

• Typically a minimum of 2 years related work experience

Important Notes

• Must be located within 50 miles of a substation office
• 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 and regulations
• Available 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

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: 26-17946 Industry: Engineering

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