Staff Electrical Engineering Technician – Substation- ACADE

The Planet Group; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

Planet Group seeks a Staff Electrical Engineering Technician - Substation to support grid projects across multiple U.S. locations, including Overland Park, KS. The role focuses on drafting and designing substation infrastructure using AutoCAD Electrical (ACADE) and Substation Design Suite (SDS).

You will produce electrical diagrams, schematics, wiring layouts, and front panel drawings, contributing to 2D/3D deliverables under supervision for multifaceted infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience using AutoCAD Electrical (ACADE) and SDS within the substation industry.
• Experience with ACADE and a substation background will be considered.
• SDS experience is preferred but training can be provided.
• Candidates with ACADE experience but no substation industry experience will not be interviewed.

Responsibilities

• Draft and modify electrical design deliverables (one-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, front panel layouts) for substation projects.
• Create and maintain high-quality 2D/3D deliverables using CAD tools under supervision.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers and technicians to ensure consistency and accuracy across outputs.

Skills

Drafting

Electrical design

Education

Diploma or certificate in a technical discipline

Associate degree in Drafting/Engineering Design Technology

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Substation Design Suite (SDS)

Job description

Client Job:

Staff Electrical Engineering Technician - Substation- ACADE

Pay Rate:

$38-43/hr.

Location-Multiple locations -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

6-month contract to hire

Candidate Requirements

We are seeking candidates with experience using AutoCAD Electrical (ACADE) with Substation Design Suite (SDS) within the substation industry.

• Ideally, candidates will have 3-5 years of experience using these tools and be capable of independently supporting drafting and design activities.




• Candidates with AutoCAD Electrical (ACADE) experience and a background in the substation industry will also be considered.




• Experience with SDS is preferred but not required. The team is willing to train candidates on SDS if they have relevant substation industry experience.




• Candidates with ACADE experience but no substation industry experience will not be considered for interviews.

Position Overview

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.

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 substation project details.

The Staff Electrical Engineering Technician plays a key role in supporting the development of high-quality engineering 2D/3D deliverables for complex infrastructure projects.

Under general supervision, this position performs technical tasks requiring knowledge of electrical engineering principles and practices, with a focus on creating and modifying electrical design drawings using industry-standard tools such as Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical, Substation Design Suite (SDS), and other CAD software.

Job Summary

• Functions in a project engineering technician capacity.




• 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 (CAD, BIM, 3D modeling) to create, modify, and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables.




• Provides technical guidance to other engineering professionals and technicians to ensure quality and consistency across project outputs.

Key Responsibilities

• Applies knowledge of industry standards, systems, document control, departmental guidelines, applicable codes, and company policies and procedures.




• Reviews project requirements to determine the appropriate format and content of required deliverables.




• Applies established quality assurance procedures to ensure accuracy and consistency.




• Reviews design inputs to ensure deliverables comply with project-specific codes and standards.




• Applies engineering principles and established design practices to develop moderately complex design concepts and deliverables.




• Exercises judgment when interpreting design inputs and making decisions regarding deliverables.




• Handles challenging technical assignments within an area of expertise and provides guidance to other professionals.




• Performs design calculations and prepares detailed material quantities, estimates, and records.




• Reviews deliverables prepared by other team members as needed.




• May define work assignments and maintain project schedules.




• Coordinates with other design personnel to exchange project information necessary for design development.




• Proactively seeks and shares knowledge of emerging technologies, tools, and processes.




• Supports continuous improvement and change management initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in a relevant technical discipline required.




• Associate degree in Drafting, Engineering Design Technology, or a related field preferred.




• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical and Substation Design Suite (SDS) strongly preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related work experience.




• Previous experience working on electrical substation projects is required.




• Must be able to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include a criminal/civil background check, drug screening, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with applicable laws.