Staff Electrical Engineering Technician – Substation - Autodesk Inventor

WCL Group; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

WCL Group is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineering Technician – Substation to create and update 2D/3D CAD drawings using Autodesk Inventor and Substation Design Suite. You will follow engineers’ inputs, ensure compliance with codes, estimate quantities, and support other technicians to keep output consistent.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years in the substation field, a diploma or certificate, and hands-on SDS training.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience.
• Diploma or certificate; an Associate Degree preferred.
• Autodesk Inventor experience in the substation industry (substation industry experience is required).
• Ideally 3 to 5 years using Autodesk Inventor with Substation Design Suite (SDS).
• Candidates with Autodesk Inventor only and no substation industry experience will not be selected for interviews.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering and design teams by developing and modifying technical deliverables under general direction.
• Create, modify, and maintain electrical design drawings and project deliverables using CAD, BIM, and 3D modeling tools, such as Autodesk Inventor with Substation Design Suite.
• Draft deliverables for substation projects, including general arrangements, elevations, conduit/grounding plans, and other details.
• Apply knowledge of standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, applicable codes, and company policies and procedures.
• Review project requirements and determine the correct format and contents of the required deliverables.
• Apply the company quality program to deliverables, demonstrating personal accuracy and supporting continuous improvement and change management.

Skills

Autodesk Inventor

Substation industry experience

Electrical engineering knowledge

On-site work capability

Education

Diploma or certificate

Tools

Autodesk Inventor SDS

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 Candidates must live within 50 miles of one of these substation offices: 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 $38.00–$46.00 per hour

SCHEDULE Monday – Friday, 40 hours

CONTRACT TERM 6-month contract with a high likelihood of extension or conversion to full time

POSITION OVERVIEW – Staff Electrical Engineering Technician – Substation, Autodesk Inventor

You’ll create and update the drawings for electrical substations, such as general arrangements, elevations, and conduit and grounding plans, working in 2D and 3D CAD. You’ll work from engineers' inputs, check that your drawings follow the project's codes and standards, and handle some of the design and drafting on your own. You’ll also work out material quantities and estimates and help guide other technicians and keep the team’s output consistent. The team uses Autodesk Inventor with Substation Design Suite (SDS), and will teach SDS to the right person, but substation industry experience is a must.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support engineering and design teams by developing and modifying technical deliverables under general direction
• Create, modify, and maintain electrical design drawings and project deliverables using CAD, BIM, and 3D modeling tools, such as Autodesk Inventor with Substation Design Suite
• Draft deliverables for substation projects, including general arrangements, elevations, conduit/grounding plans, and other details
• Apply knowledge of standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, applicable codes, and company policies and procedures
• Review project requirements and determine the correct format and contents of the required deliverables
• Apply the company quality program to deliverables, demonstrating personal accuracy and supporting continuous improvement and change management
• Review design inputs for consistency, and help ensure deliverables comply with the codes and standards for the project
• Apply basic engineering principles and established design practices to develop moderately complex design concepts, using judgment and making decisions on deliverables and input interpretation
• Handle difficult technical assignments within your area of expertise and provide technical guidance to other professionals
• Perform design calculations, detailed material quantities and estimates, and records
• Review the deliverables of others, and define work assignments and maintain schedules when needed
• Coordinate with other design group personnel to review and exchange the project information needed for design development
• Proactively seek and share knowledge of the latest technologies and processes

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience
• Diploma or certificate required; an Associate Degree in Drafting or an engineering design-related technology is preferred
• Autodesk Inventor experience in the substation industry (substation industry experience is required)
• Ideally 3 to 5 years using Autodesk Inventor with Substation Design Suite (SDS), able to support some drafting and design independently
• Candidates who know only Autodesk Inventor can be considered if they have worked in the substation industry; the team will teach the SDS skills
• Candidates with Autodesk Inventor only and no substation industry experience will not be selected for interviews
• General knowledge of electrical engineering principles and practices
• Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include a background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search
• Ability to work onsite, living within 50 miles of one of the listed substation offices

MUST HAVE

• Autodesk Inventor
• Substation industry experience
• 5 years of related work experience
• Diploma or certificate