Associate Engineering Technician

Associate Engineering Technician

Job Summary:

Talent Software Services is in search of an Associate Engineering Technician for a contract position in Chattanooga, TN. The opportunity will be six months with a strong chance for a long-term extension.

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.
• Continues to learn and remains current on standards, systems, document control, departmental guides and B&V policies and procedures.
• Begins to proactively apply knowledge of the B&V 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 minimise interference or errors.
• Focuses on the needs of internal clients while gaining a basic understanding of external clients’ main interests and drivers.
• Proactively seeks and shares knowledge of the latest technologies and processes.

• This is for Electrical, so 2-3 years drafting experience for electrical projects (not interested in folks who have a civil focus).
• Experience with substation would be nice (schematics, wiring, site layouts).
• 2-3 years of experience with Autodesk AutoCAD (Microstation a plus).
• This is specifically for the Chattanooga office at this location – 1232 Premier Drive, Suite 320, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
• NEED a drafter to sit in this office, specifically to grow their expertise around a client that is local to their office. So this would be exclusive to someone who is in a commutable distance to the Chattanooga office.

If this job is a match for your background, we would be honoured to receive your application!

Providing consulting opportunities to TALENTed people since 1987, we offer a host of opportunities, including contract, contract to hire, and permanent placement. Let’s talk!