Staff Engineering Technician - Substation Design (SDS)

About This Role

The Staff Engineering Technician supports the development and modification of engineering deliverables for substation projects, leveraging strong experience in Autodesk Inventor and Substation Design Suite (SDS) within the power delivery industry. This role requires working at a senior technician level, supporting drafting and design efforts with minimal supervision.

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

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience using Autodesk Inventor with SDS (Substation Design Suite)
• Substation industry experience
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong understanding of engineering standards and document control processes
• Experience producing technical drawings and design deliverables

Qualifications

• Diploma or Certificate in Drafting or Engineering Technology or Associate Degree in Drafting or Engineering Design Technology
• 3-5 years of experience using Autodesk Inventor with SDS (Substation Design Suite)

Nice to Have

• Diploma or Certificate in Drafting or Engineering Technology
• Associate Degree in Drafting or Engineering Design Technology
• Experience coordinating with multi-disciplinary engineering teams

Skills

* Required skills