About this role
Civil - Associate Engineering Technician - APG
Pay Rate: $30-35/Hr.
Location- Multiple locations Overland Park, Gary, Ann Arbor, Houston
6-month contract to hire
Onsite
This opportunity offers the chance to collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams within the Power Providers Market Sector, supporting Advanced Power Generation (APG) projects and building critical infrastructure for today's and tomorrow's challenges. Civil professionals contribute to site development efforts, including grading and drainage, erosion control, roadways, fencing, and underground utilities.
The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Associate Engineering Technician plays a key role in supporting the development of high-quality engineering deliverables for these complex infrastructure projects. Under general supervision, this position performs technical tasks requiring intermediate knowledge of engineering principles and practices, with a focus on creating and modifying site development plans using industry-standard design tools, such as Autodesk Civil 3D, Bentley MicroStation, and Bentley OpenPlant Modeler.
Job Summary
- Supports engineering teams under general supervision
- Performs technical tasks requiring intermediate knowledge of engineering principles and practices
- Uses digital tools and design software, including CAD, BIM, and 3D modeling
- Creates, updates, and maintains technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables
- Begins providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineering technicians
Key Responsibilities
- Stay current on applicable standards, systems, document control practices, departmental guides, and company policies and procedures
- Apply quality standards to ensure accurate and compliant deliverables
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail while supporting continuous improvement and change management initiatives
- Use and expand applications and tools to evaluate and improve methods, processes, and procedures
- Create and develop project deliverables based on a variety of design inputs
- Perform basic computations, including material quantity estimates and dimensional checks
- Coordinate deliverables with other project groups to minimize errors and interferences
- Support internal client needs while developing an understanding of external client priorities and drivers
- Proactively seek out, share, and apply knowledge of new technologies and evolving processes
Education
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Preferred Qualifications
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Diploma or Certificate required
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Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred
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Minimum Qualifications
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Typically a minimum of 2 years related work experience
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All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements, if selected, which may include a criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
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EEO Statement
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The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.