Lead Electrical Design Technician

The Planet Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineering Technician with a robust background in electrical design and modeling. Candidates must hold an Associate Degree in Drafting or Engineering Design, along with 15 years of relevant work experience. Proficiency in Bentley MicroStation is essential, and experience in multi-disciplinary project coordination is preferred. This full-time role will be based in Phoenix, Arizona, with responsibilities that include leading technical design and supporting complex infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of relevant work experience.
• Proven experience with 3D modeling of electrical equipment and systems.
• Hands-on experience in duct bank design, cable tray design, grounding, and electrical layout.

Responsibilities

• Function as a lead technician or technical design specialist.
• Coordinate and review multidisciplinary design deliverables.
• Support Advanced Power Generation or similar complex infrastructure projects.

Skills

3D modeling of electrical equipment and systems

Duct bank design

Cable tray design

Grounding and electrical layout

Bentley MicroStation

Project schedules knowledge

Education

Associate Degree in Drafting or Engineering Design

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Design

Tools

Bentley MicroStation

AGI32 lighting design experience

Job description

Job Title

Lead Electrical Engineering Technician

Location

Overland Park, Ann Arbor, Houston, Phoenix, Raleigh, Chattanooga, Chicago, Jacksonville or Gaithersburg.

Schedule

Full‑time, 40 hours/week

Must Haves

• Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology required.

Preferred Qualifications

• AGI experience is not required but preferred. Candidate will be using Bentley Microstation primarily.
• Bachelor Degree in an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred.

Lead Electrical Engineering Technician Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Drafting or an engineering design–related technology (required)
• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering design–related technology (preferred)
• Minimum 15 years of relevant work experience
• Proven experience with 3D modeling of electrical equipment and systems
• Hands on experience in duct bank design, cable tray design, grounding, and electrical layout
• Strong proficiency with Bentley MicroStation and Bentley design tools
• Experience supporting Advanced Power Generation (APG) or similar complex infrastructure projects
• Ability to function as a lead technician or technical design specialist
• Experience coordinating and reviewing multidisciplinary design deliverables
• Working knowledge of project schedules, budgets, and quality assurance procedures
• AGI32 lighting design experience preferred, but not required
• Ability to work onsite at one approved location (location must be specified)