Staff Engineering Technician - Overhead Transmission (VDDS)

JOB-10046538

Anticipated Start Date

5/25/2026

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

The Staff Engineering Technician - Overhead Transmission Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) supports multidisciplinary project teams in delivering high-quality engineering outputs for grid and infrastructure projects, including overhead transmission lines. This role involves developing and modifying structural models, drawings, and technical documentation using industry-standard tools while applying engineering principles and established design practices. Under general supervision, the position also provides technical guidance to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance across project deliverables.

Job Description

• Applies knowledge of standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, applicable codes and policies and procedures.
• May review project requirements and accurately determine the correct format and contents of the required deliverables.
• Proactively applies Quality Program to deliverables. Demonstrates personal accuracy and supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.
• Reviews design inputs in order to ensure consistency. Assists to ensure deliverables are in compliance with the specific codes and standards suitable for the project.
• May apply basic engineering principles and established design practices in developing moderately complex design concepts and deliverables. Begins to apply judgment and make decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation.
• Capable of handling difficult technical assignments within an area of expertise and can provide technical guidance to other professionals.
• Performs design calculations, detailed material quantities and estimates, and records.
• May review the deliverables of others.
• May define work assignments and maintain schedules.
• May program control systems or participate in other plant start-up activities associated with a specialized area of expertise.
• Coordinates with other design group personnel to review and exchange project information necessary for design development.
• May support field activities. Focuses on the needs of internal clients while utilizing an understanding of external client's main interests and drivers.
• Proactively seeks and shares knowledge of latest technologies and processes.
• May apply judgment and makes decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation

Skills Required

• A minimum of 5 years related work experience
• Must have overhead transmission design experience.
• PLS-CADD experience is a plus.

Education/Training/Certifications

• Diploma or Certificate required. Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.