Associate Engineering Technician - Virtual Design & Data Solutions

WCL Group; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

WCL Group seeks an Associate Electrical Engineering Technician for onsite work on substation projects, delivering 2D/3D drawings using AutoCAD, MicroStation, and related CAD tools. The position supports engineering teams under supervision and focuses on creating detailed electrical design deliverables.

You will work with standard engineering principles, maintain project documentation, and mentor junior technicians as needed, with a strong emphasis on quality and accuracy in a major EPC

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Electrical engineering concepts

CAD proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma or certificate

Associate Degree in Drafting or Engineering Design Related Technology

Tools

Autodesk AutoCAD

Bentley MicroStation

Job description

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.