Lead Electrical Engineering Technician

Title: Lead Electrical Engineering Technician

Location: Onsite at Overland Park KS, Ann Arbor MI, Houston TX, Phoenix AZ, Raleigh NC, Chattanooga TN, Chicago IL, Jacksonville FL, or Gaithersburg MD

Hire Type: Contract

Compensation: $65-$80/hour

Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

Must have Skill Set: Power generation design industry experience, 3D modeling of equipment, duct bank design, cable tray design, grounding, lighting systems, and 3D software experience. MicroStation or AGI32 software preferred.

An organization is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineering Technician - Advanced Power Generation (APG) to support Advanced Power Generation (APG) projects and build critical infrastructure within the Power Providers Market Sector. This role focuses on creating high-quality engineering 2D/3D deliverables and electrical design drawings (including duct bank, cable tray, grounding, and lighting designs) using Bentley MicroStation, other Bentley tools, and AGI32 while collaborating with multidisciplinary project teams and Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) staff to deliver accurate and high-quality project deliverables.

Job Duties:

• Establishes, communicates, and enforces design and graphic standards, ensuring deliverables comply with BV Quality Assurance Procedures.
• Performs technical tasks using digital design tools (CAD, BIM, 3D modeling) to create, modify, and maintain complex 2D/3D electrical design deliverables, including duct banks, cable trays, grounding, and lighting calculations.
• Functions in a lead/supervisory role by guiding engineering technicians, managing project budgets and schedules, and improving cross-discipline communication.

Qualifications:

• Education: Associate Degree in Drafting or Engineering Design Related Technology required (Bachelor's Degree preferred) with coursework in Drafting or Engineering Design Related Technology.
• Years of Experience: 15 years.
• Job Experience Requirements: Power generation design industry experience, background in 3D modeling of equipment, duct bank design, cable tray design, grounding, and lighting systems.
• Software Experience: Any 3D design software (MicroStation preferred) and AGI32 preferred.
• Soft Skills: Strong leadership and supervisory abilities, advanced judgment and decision-making, sound engineering problem-solving, and strong cross-departmental coordination and communication.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.