Engineering Technician - BESS

Onsite, 5 days per week (local candidates only) Available locations:

• Overland Park, KS

• Denver, CO

• Houston, TX

• Jacksonville, FL

• Orlando, FL

Employment Type:

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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)

Why This Role

• 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