What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Engineering Technician - Substation Civil position at VARITE INC?
VARITE is looking for a qualified Civil - Staff Engineering Technician - Substation for one of its clients located in Ann Arbor, MI
WHAT THE CLIENT DOES?
A global engineering, procurement, construction, and consulting company that provides infrastructure and energy solutions. It specializes in sectors such as energy, water, telecommunications, and environmental services.
WHAT WE DO?
Established in the Year 2000, VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850 global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services.
Job Title: Civil - Staff Engineering Technician - Substation
Duration: 06 months
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Work Mode: Onsite 5 days/week
Pay Rate Range: $40.00 - $45.45/hr on W2
Must be located within 50 miles of the Ann Arbor MI office. Civil 3D and MicroStation experience is required.
Temp to FTE
HERE'S WHAT YOU’LL DO:
This opportunity offers the chance to collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams within the Technology, Commercial & Industrial Market Sector, supporting Grid Solutions projects such as Substation and Overhead Transmission Line, while building critical civil infrastructure for today’s and tomorrow’s challenges. Civil Engineering Technicians contribute to the planning, design, and implementation of site development, including grading and drainage, erosion control, roadways, fencing, and underground utilities for these advanced industrial and commercial facilities. The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Staff Civil 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 civil engineering principles and practices, with a focus on creating and modifying site plans, grading designs, and utility layouts using advanced techniques in industry-standard design tools such as Autodesk Civil 3D and Bentley MicroStation. Provides technical guidance and may offer direction to other engineering professionals and technicians to ensure quality and consistency across project outputs.
Job Summary:
- Functions in a project engineering technician capacity.
- Under general direction, supports engineering and design teams by developing and modifying technical deliverables.
- Applies foundational engineering principles and established design practices to create moderately complex design concepts and solutions.
- Utilizes digital tools and design software (e.g., CAD, BIM, 3D modeling) to create, modify, and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables.
- Provides technical guidance and may offer direction to other engineering professionals and technicians to ensure quality and consistency across project outputs.
- Applies knowledge of standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, applicable codes and BV policies and procedures.
- May review project requirements and accurately determine the correct format and contents of the required deliverables.
- Proactively applies BV 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.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO WIN:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Typically a minimum of 5 years related work experience.
- All 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.
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BENEFITS:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. Eligible employees may receive:
- Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement Plans: Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan.
- Legal Service Plans: Offering access to attorneys for legal advice and representation.
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VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status
Salary : $40 - $45