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Substation Engineering Technician

Actalent
Overland Park, KS Other
POSTED ON 4/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2026

Job Title: Substation Engineering Technician

Job Description

Under close supervision, you will perform engineering technician work requiring basic technical knowledge. You will utilize electronic applications, processes, standards, and document control procedures to create or modify deliverables.

Responsibilities

  • Develop familiarity by reading, understanding, and maintaining a working knowledge of engineering standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, and policies.
  • Ensure that deliverables are accurate and compliant by understanding and adhering to the company's quality program.
  • Demonstrate personal accuracy and support continuous improvement and change management efforts.
  • Learn the applications required to modify less complex deliverables based on various design inputs.
  • Identify the needs of internal clients and gain a basic understanding of external clients' main interests and drivers.
  • Proactively seek and share knowledge of the latest technologies and processes.

Essential Skills

  • Working knowledge of Computer Automated Drafting Design (CADD) or other design or modeling skills.
  • Basic knowledge of engineering standards, systems, document control, and departmental guides.
  • Basic industry knowledge and technology trends.
  • Basic knowledge of the company quality program.
  • 3-5 years of experience in substation drafting.
  • Experience with drafting software such as AutoCAD SDS, AutoCAD Electrical, Microstation, or Inventor.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Preferred non-technical skills: Learning on the Fly, Problem Solving, Perseverance, Patience, Time Management, Drive for Results, Self Development, Listening, Informing.
  • Diploma or Certificate preferred.
  • Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred.
  • Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
  • Understanding of client standards.

Work Environment

Flexible hours, opportunities for advancement, and competitive pay. The position may start as remote during the contract period and transition to a hybrid model upon conversion. Work locations are within 50 miles of Houston, TX; Dallas, TX; College Station, TX; Overland Park, KS; Raleigh, NC; Denver, CO; Bloomington, MN; Phoenix, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $38.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Overland Park,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 9, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $26 - $38

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