Structural Staff Engineering Technician - Overhead Transmission

JOB-10047191

Anticipated Start Date

August 10, 2026

Location

Overland Park, KS

Type of Employment

Contract Hire

Employer Info

Our client is an employee-owned engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction company with a 100-year legacy of creating a better world for humanity today, and for generations to come.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Structural Staff Engineering Technician - Overhead Transmission to support engineering and design teams in developing high-quality technical deliverables for overhead transmission projects. This role is responsible for creating and modifying transmission models, drawings, and design details using PLS-CADD and other industry-standard design tools while applying engineering principles to deliver accurate and efficient project solutions.

Job Description

• 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., BIM, 3D modeling) to create, modify, and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables
• Provides technical guidance and may offer directions to other engineering professionals and technicians to ensure quality and consistency across project outputs
• Apply knowledge of engineering standards, systems, document control procedures, departmental guides, and applicable codes and standards
• Review project requirements and determine the appropriate format and content for project deliverables
• Apply quality standards to deliverables while ensuring accuracy and supporting continuous improvement and change management initiatives
• Review design inputs to ensure consistency and compliance with applicable project codes and standards
• Apply engineering principles and established design practices to develop moderately complex design concepts and deliverables
• Exercise judgment in interpreting design inputs and making decisions related to project deliverables
• Perform complex technical assignments within an area of expertise and provide technical guidance to other engineering professionals
• Perform design calculations, material quantity takeoffs, estimates, and maintain project records
• Review technical deliverables prepared by other team members
• Assist with defining work assignments and maintaining project schedules
• Program control systems or participate in plant start-up activities associated with a specialized area of expertise, when required
• Coordinate with other engineering and design disciplines to exchange information and support project development
• Support field activities while maintaining an understanding of internal and external project requirements
• Stay current with emerging technologies, engineering methods, and industry best practices, and share knowledge with project teams

Skills Required

• Minimum of 5 years of related engineering technician experience
• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience
• Experience with overhead transmission design
• Proficiency in PLS-CADD
• Knowledge of engineering design principles, drafting standards, and applicable codes
• Experience with BIM, 3D modeling, and engineering design software
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong attention to detail

Education/Training/Certifications

• Diploma or Certificate required
• Associate degree in Drafting, Engineering Design Technology, or a related field preferred

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to complete 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