Staff Engineering Technician

Staff Engineering Technician

OTSI (Object Technology Solutions, Inc) has an immediate opening for a Staff Engineering Technician Locations: Overland Park, KS - Denver, CO - Houston, TX - Phoenix, AZ - Tualatin, OR

Major Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams supporting utility-scale renewable energy projects in the solar and wind sectors.
• Contribute to the development of critical civil infrastructure that addresses both current and future challenges.
• Support the planning, design, and implementation of site development activities, including grading and drainage, erosion control, roadways, fencing, and underground utilities for large-scale utility projects.
• Perform technical civil engineering design tasks requiring advanced knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering professionals and technicians to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance with design standards across project deliverables.
• Prepare and modify site plans, grading designs, and utility layouts using advanced design tools such as Autodesk Civil 3D, PVcase, and PVFarm.

Functions in a project engineering technician capacity. Under general direction, support engineering and design teams by developing and modifying technical deliverables. Apply foundational engineering principles and established design practices to create moderately complex design concepts and solutions. Utilize digital tools and design software (e.g., CAD, BIM, 3D modeling) to create, modify, and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables. Provide technical guidance and may offer direction to other engineering professionals and technicians to ensure quality and consistency across project outputs.

Experience with Civil 3D grading, Autodesk Civil 3D, and applies knowledge of standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, applicable codes, and CLIENT policies and procedures. May review project requirements and accurately determine the correct format and contents of the required deliverables. Proactively applies CLIENT 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.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 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.
• Preferred Certifications: Solar experience, PVcase and PV Farm software experience, Diploma or Certificate required. Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred.