
Associate Electrical Engineering Technician - Substation
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Job overview
The Associate Engineering Technician supports the design and delivery of electrical substation projects, developing and maintaining 2D and 3D design deliverables with engineering and design teams. The role focuses on drafting and design packages for critical grid infrastructure. Utility, power delivery, and substation experience are preferred, and the posting seeks someone with at least two years of CAD experience.
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Job Description
Join an EPC firm supporting projects in the Distributed Infrastructure market sector. We are seeking an Associate Engineering Technician to support the design and delivery of electrical substation projects. This role works closely with engineering and design teams to develop and maintain 2D and 3D design deliverables that support critical grid infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate has experience in drafting and design, a strong attention to detail, and familiarity with utility or substation-related projects.
This is a junior-to-mid level substation drafting role. We're looking for someone with 2+ years of CAD experience who can support engineering teams with drawings and design packages. AutoCAD or MicroStation experience is important. Utility, power delivery, and substation experience are preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create and update substation design deliverables, including:
- One-line diagrams
- AC/DC schematics
- Wiring diagrams
- Front panel layouts
- General arrangements
- Elevations
- Grounding and conduit plans
- Develop and maintain drawings and technical documentation using AutoCAD, MicroStation, and other CAD tools.
- Review design inputs and ensure deliverables comply with project requirements, standards, and quality expectations.
- Perform basic calculations, material quantity takeoffs, and dimensional checks.
- Coordinate with engineering and design teams to support project execution and reduce design conflicts.
- Support quality control efforts and continuous improvement initiatives. Stay current on industry technologies, tools, and design processes.
Skills and Requirements
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HS Diploma
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2+ years of experience in drafting, design, or engineering technician roles supporting electrical substation projects Proficiency with CAD software such as AutoCAD, Bentley MicroStation, or similar design tools
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BS or AS in Design/Drafting/Engineering Technology Experience supporting electrical substation, utility, power delivery, or infrastructure projects.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].
How this job compares
Set against the 1,955 open Engineering Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$68–100K/yr430 salary ranges
- US median$32–46/hr795 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 44 open Engineering Technician jobs in Kansas and 1,955 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Engineering Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (1,510 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 780 of the 1,955 open Engineering Technician jobs (40%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
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