Staff Electrical Engineering Technician – Substation- Autodesk Inventor

The Planet Group; Overland Park (KS); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 59.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Planet Group is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineering Technician to support substation (grid) projects. The role focuses on creating and modifying 2D/3D electrical design drawings using Autodesk Inventor and related CAD tools.

Based in Overland Park, KS or other listed locations, this six-month contract-to-hire position engages with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality deliverables and ensure compliance with design standards.

Qualifikationen

• Diploma or certificate is required.
• Associate Degree in Drafting or Engineering Design-related Technology is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Develop and modify technical deliverables for substation projects.
• Create 2D/3D drawings using Autodesk Inventor and CAD tools.
• Ensure drawings meet project codes and standards.
• Collaborate with engineering and design teams to deliver quality outputs.
• Provide technical guidance to junior staff when needed.

Ausbildung

Diploma or certificate

Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design-related Technology

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Substation Design Suite

CAD

3D modeling

BIM

Jobbeschreibung

Staff Electrical Engineering Technician - Substation- Autodesk Inventor

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

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 for today's and tomorrow's challenges.

Electrical professionals contribute to power systems design by drafting deliverables such as general arrangements, elevations, conduit/grounding plans, and other details for substation projects.

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 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 Inventor with Substation Design Suite and other CAD tools.

Job Summary

• Functions in a project engineering technician capacity.

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

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

Key Responsibilities

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

• Reviews project requirements and accurately determines the correct format and contents of required deliverables.

• Applies established quality assurance procedures to deliverables, demonstrates accuracy, and supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.

• Reviews design inputs to ensure consistency and compliance with project-specific codes and standards.

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

• Exercises judgment and makes decisions regarding deliverables and input interpretation.

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

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

• May review deliverables prepared by others.

• May define work assignments and maintain schedules.

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

• Proactively seeks and shares knowledge of the latest technologies and processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate required.

• Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design-related Technology preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

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

• All applicants 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 and regulations.