Staff Engineering Technician - AutoCAD Electrical with SDS (Substation Design Suite)

Chicago, Illinois

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Type: Contract

Experience: 0

Category: Engineering

Contractor Work Model: Onsite

Brand: System One

Compensation Range: 30.00 - 45.00 Per Hour

Job ID: 346432

Date Posted: 04/27/2026

Shortcut: http://jobs.systemone.com/tGzK4y


Staff Engineering Technician – AutoCAD Electrical (Substation Design Suite)

Location: Leawood / Overland Park, KS (Onsite)
Work Model: Onsite only (must be within 50 miles of a substation office)
Employment Type: Temp to hire

Overview

System One LLC is seeking a Staff Engineering Technician with strong AutoCAD Electrical (ACADE) experience supporting substation design projects. This position fills an active staff vacancy and functions in a senior-level engineering technician capacity, supporting substation engineering and design teams.

This role is onsite only and requires prior substation industry experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform advanced engineering technician and drafting functions with minimal supervision

  • Create and modify substation design deliverables using AutoCAD Electrical (ACADE) and Substation Design Suite (SDS)

  • Apply engineering standards, document control procedures, and applicable codes

  • Review design inputs to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance

  • Support continuous improvement and quality assurance initiatives

  • Develop drawings, material quantities, and basic estimates

  • Coordinate deliverables with other engineering and design groups

  • Support field activities and as-built documentation when required

  • Provide technical guidance and work direction to junior staff as needed

Required Qualifications

  • MUST have prior substation industry experience

  • 3–5+ years of experience using AutoCAD Electrical (ACADE) in substation projects

  • Experience with Substation Design Suite (SDS) strongly preferred

    • Candidates with ACADE + substation experience (but limited SDS) will be considered and trained

  • Ability to work independently in a senior-level engineering technician role

  • Strong understanding of electrical substation drawings, standards, and workflows

Candidates with AutoCAD Electrical only and no substation experience will not be considered

Preferred Qualifications

  • Associate Degree in Drafting or Engineering Design Technology

  • Technical Diploma or Certificate in a related discipline

  • Experience supporting medium- to high-voltage substation projects

Work Location Requirement

  • Must reside within 50 miles of a substation office

  • Onsite attendance required — no remote or hybrid option

Benefits

System One LLC offers eligible contractors access to:

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage

  • Life insurance and voluntary benefit plans

  • Spending accounts

  • 401(k) participation

Equal Opportunity Employer

System One LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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