Engineering Technician - BESS
USA, Houston
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: Not applicable
Renewable Energy
USA, Houston
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: Not applicable
Renewable Energy
Onsite, 5 days per week (local candidates only) Available locations:
Overland Park, KS
Denver, CO
Houston, TX
Jacksonville, FL
Orlando, FL
Contract-to-Perm 1 position available
We are supporting large-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects and are seeking an experienced Civil Staff Engineering Technician to support civil design and engineering teams.
This role focuses on the development of site grading, drainage, and utility plans using Autodesk Civil 3D (primary) and/or Bentley MicroStation. You will play a key role in producing high-quality civil deliverables for energy and infrastructure projects.
Support civil engineering and design teams by developing and modifying technical deliverables
Create and update grading plans, drainage layouts, and utility designs for BESS and energy projects
Develop proposed grading surfaces and plan sets using Autodesk Civil 3D
Apply standard engineering principles and established design practices to moderately complex designs
Produce and maintain drawings, models, and documentation using CAD and 3D design tools
Review design inputs to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with project standards and codes
Perform design calculations, material quantity take-offs, and estimates
Coordinate with multidisciplinary design teams to support project development
Provide technical guidance to junior technicians and support quality reviews of deliverables
Assist with scheduling, work assignments, and document control as needed
Support field or construction-related activities when required
Advanced Autodesk Civil 3D experience (required), including:
Proposed grading surfaces
Site layout and plan development
Strong understanding of civil design standards, document control, and quality processes
Experience producing deliverables compliant with applicable codes and project standards
Ability to independently handle complex technical assignments within area of expertise
Experience reviewing the work of others and ensuring quality and consistency
Proficient with CAD-based design workflows and digital engineering tools
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with internal project teams
Diploma or Certificate (required)
Associate Degree in Drafting, Engineering Design, or related technical discipline (preferred)
Experience supporting energy, power, or infrastructure projects (BESS experience strongly preferred)
Typically 5+ years of relevant civil design or engineering technician experience
Ability to work onsite full-time in one of the listed locations
Must be eligible to complete standard pre-employment requirements, which may include:
Background check
Drug screening
Motor vehicle records check (where applicable)
Long-term opportunity with contract-to-permanent potential
Work on high-visibility utility-scale BESS and energy projects
Join experienced engineering teams supporting major infrastructure initiatives
Long-term opportunity with contract-to-permanent potential
Work on high-visibility utility-scale BESS and energy projects
Join experienced engineering teams supporting major infrastructure initiatives
Closing: February 27, 2026
Vacancy reference: TR-277396
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Corporate recruiter
Frankie Hilson
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