The Planet Group ยท 1 day ago
Engineering Technician (drafting experience on electrical projects)
Chattanooga, TN
Contract
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$28/hr - $32/hr
2+ years expThe Planet Group is seeking an Engineering Technician with drafting experience on electrical projects. The role involves supporting engineering teams by performing technical tasks and utilizing design software to create and maintain technical documentation and drawings.
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Responsibilities
Under general supervision, supports engineering teams by performing technical tasks that require an intermediate understanding of engineering principles and practices
Utilizes digital tools and design software (e.g., CAD, BIM, 3D modeling) to create, modify, and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables
May begin to provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineering technicians
Create and develop deliverables based on a variety of design inputs
May perform basic computations such as material quantity estimates and dimensional checks. Assist in coordinating deliverables with other groups involved on the same project to minimize interference or errors
Focuses on the needs of internal clients while gaining basic understanding of external client's main interests and drivers
Proactively seeks and shares knowledge of latest technologies and processes
Qualification
Required
2-3 years drafting experience for electrical projects
Experience with Autodesk AutoCAD
Intermediate understanding of engineering principles and practices
Utilizes digital tools and design software (e.g., CAD, BIM, 3D modeling) to create, modify, and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables
Ability to provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineering technicians
Continues to learn and remains current on standards, systems, document control, departmental guides and policies and procedures
Begins to proactively apply knowledge of Quality Program to ensure that the deliverables are accurate and compliant
Demonstrates personal accuracy and supports continuous improvement and change management efforts
Broadening the use of applications to learn to continuously evaluate and improve methods, processes and procedures used to accomplish deliverables
Create and develop deliverables based on a variety of design inputs
May perform basic computations such as material quantity estimates and dimensional checks
Assist in coordinating deliverables with other groups involved on the same project to minimize interference or errors
Focuses on the needs of internal clients while gaining basic understanding of external client's main interests and drivers
Proactively seeks and shares knowledge of latest technologies and processes
Preferred
Experience with substation (schematics, wiring, site layouts)
2-3 years experience with MicroStation
Company
The Planet Group
The Planet Group is a global advisory and staffing firm operating at the intersection of talent and transformation.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
MidOcean Partners
2021-05-27Acquired
2018-01-22Private Equity
Leadership Team
Tim Simmerly
Chief Executive Officer
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