Staff Engineering Technician

Global Technical Talent; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k retirement fund

Job summary

Global Technical Talent, Inc. is seeking a Staff Engineering Technician in Overland Park, KS for a 6-month contract (temp to perm). Onsite role requiring Autodesk Inventor with SDS in the substation industry and strong electrical design skills.

Responsibilities include creating 2D/3D deliverables, applying standards, and guiding junior staff as needed. Travel not required; local candidates preferred. Onsite office locations available nationwide.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate required.
• Associate degree in drafting or engineering design technology preferred.
• Typically 5+ years related work experience.
• Autodesk Inventor with SDS in substation industry 3–5 years.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor and CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Applies knowledge of standards and procedures in deliverables.
• Review project requirements and determine deliverables.
• Applies the Quality Program to ensure quality and changes.
• Ensure deliverables comply with project codes and standards.
• Apply basic engineering principles to design concepts and deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance to other professionals when needed.
• Perform design calculations, quantities, and estimates.
• Coordinate with design group to review project information.
• Share knowledge of latest technologies and processes.
• Make decisions about deliverables and input interpretation.

Skills

Autodesk Inventor

Substation industry experience

Electrical engineering principles

2D/3D design deliverables

CAD tools

BIM

Design calculations

Education

Diploma or Certificate

Associate Degree in Drafting or Engineering Design Technology

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SDS (Substation Design Suite)

Job description

Staff Engineering Technician

Location: Overland Park, KS

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract (Temp to Perm)
• Contract Duration: 6 months
• Pay Rate: $42.00–$46.00 / Hour (USD)
• Travel Requirements: Not required
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

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 Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Staff 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 Inventor with Substation Design Suite, and other CAD tools.

This role functions in a project engineering technician capacity. Under general direction, it supports engineering and design teams by developing and modifying technical deliverables. It applies foundational engineering principles and established design practices to create moderately complex design concepts and solutions. It utilizes digital tools and design software (e.g., CAD, BIM, 3D modeling) to create, modify, and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables. It 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 policies and procedures.
• May review project requirements and accurately determine the correct format and contents of the required deliverables.
• Proactively applies the Quality Program to deliverables. Demonstrates personal accuracy and supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.
• Reviews design inputs in order to ensure consistency. Assists to ensure deliverables are in compliance with the specific codes and standards suitable for the project.
• May apply basic engineering principles and established design practices in developing moderately complex design concepts and deliverables. Begins to apply judgment and make decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation.
• Capable of handling difficult technical assignments within an area of expertise and can provide technical guidance to other professionals.
• Performs design calculations, detailed material quantities and estimates, and records.
• May review the deliverables of 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 latest technologies and processes.
• May apply judgment and makes decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation.

Education Requirements

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

Required Experience

• Typically a minimum of 5 years related work experience.
• Candidates using Autodesk Inventor with SDS (Substation Design Suite) in the substation industry ideally with 3–5 years of experience using the software who can support drafting/design independently.
• Candidates who know only Autodesk Inventor but have been working in the substation industry are also of interest; the SDS skillset can be taught, but substation industry experience is required.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor (required minimum; substation industry experience required alongside this tool)
• Substation industry experience
• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles and practices
• Experience creating and modifying electrical design drawings using industry-standard CAD tools
• Ability to develop 2D/3D engineering deliverables including general arrangements, elevations, conduit/grounding plans, and other substation project details
• Proficiency in digital design tools (e.g., CAD, BIM, 3D modeling)
• Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements which may include criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Autodesk Inventor with SDS (Substation Design Suite) in the substation industry

Important Notes

• Candidates must be located within 50 miles of a substation office; this is an onsite-only position.
• Available office locations include: 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.
• Candidates who have Autodesk Inventor experience only and no substation industry experience will not be selected for interviews.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-17945 Industry: Engineering

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