Staff Engineering Technician - SDS (Substation Design Suite)
System One
Cary, NC
Job Title: Staff Engineering Technician – Substation Design (SDS)
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Work Model: 100% Onsite
Position Overview
We are seeking a Staff Engineering Technician with strong experience in Autodesk Inventor and Substation Design Suite (SDS) within the substation/power delivery industry. This role functions at a senior technician level and supports the development and modification of engineering deliverables for substation projects.
The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of hands-on experience using Autodesk Inventor with SDS in the substation industry and be capable of supporting drafting and design efforts with minimal supervision.
Candidates with Autodesk Inventor experience and substation industry experience (but limited SDS exposure) will be considered and may receive SDS training.
Candidates with Inventor experience only and no substation industry experience will not be considered.
Key Responsibilities
Create and modify substation design deliverables using Autodesk Inventor and SDS
Apply industry standards, codes, document control procedures, and quality processes
Develop and review engineering drawings and technical documentation
Perform detailed material takeoffs and quantity estimates
Support project coordination across engineering disciplines
Ensure deliverables meet project-specific codes and standards
Assist with as-built documentation and project closeout activities
Support field activities as needed
Provide technical guidance and direction to junior team members
Participate in continuous improvement and quality initiatives
Required Qualifications
3–5 years of experience using Autodesk Inventor with SDS (Substation Design Suite)
Substation industry experience required
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong understanding of engineering standards and document control processes
Experience producing technical drawings and design deliverables
Preferred Qualifications
Diploma or Certificate in Drafting or Engineering Technology
Associate Degree in Drafting or Engineering Design Technology
Experience coordinating with multi-disciplinary engineering teams
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About the Company
System One
Every day, System One focuses on services and solutions that require a high degree of specialization, in-demand technical skills, and large-scale operational expertise. We are essential partners to those on the front lines of our nation’s most critical infrastructure, technology, and life sciences initiatives.
Founded more than 40 years ago as a staffing partner to the engineering industry, today System One is a diversified organization operating in over 50 locations and putting more than 9,000 people to work in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.