Civil - Associate Engineering Technician - Solar

VARITE • Overland Park, KS

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About The Position

VARITE is recruiting a Civil - Associate Engineering Technician to support a client’s utility-scale renewable energy projects in the solar and wind sectors. The role contributes to civil infrastructure design, including site development activities such as grading and drainage, erosion control, roadways, fencing, and underground utilities. The position is part of the Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) team and works with multidisciplinary project teams to deliver engineering materials for complex infrastructure projects.

Under close supervision, the technician performs technical civil engineering design tasks, particularly preparing and modifying site plans, grading designs, and utility layouts. The role uses industry-standard tools such as Autodesk Civil 3D, PVcase, and PVFarm. The job posting describes a six-month contract with the possibility of conversion to permanent employment. The worker must be located within 50 miles of one of the listed client offices: Overland Park, Kansas; Denver, Colorado; Houston, Texas; Phoenix, Arizona; or Tualatin, Oregon.

Requirements

• Typically, at least 2 years of related work experience.
• Diploma or certificate required.
• Must be located within 50 miles of one of the listed client offices.
• Must be able to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include a background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology.
• Experience with Autodesk Civil 3D, PVcase, and PVFarm.

Responsibilities

• Stay current on applicable standards, systems, document control practices, departmental guides, and client policies and procedures.
• Apply knowledge of the client’s Quality Program to produce accurate, compliant deliverables.
• Support continuous improvement and change management initiatives with strong attention to detail.
• Use and expand applications and tools to evaluate and improve methods, processes, and procedures.
• Create and develop project deliverables from a variety of design inputs.
• Perform basic computations, including material quantity estimates and dimensional checks.
• Coordinate deliverables with other project groups to minimize errors and interferences.
• Support internal client needs while developing an understanding of external client priorities and drivers.
• Seek out, share, and apply knowledge of new technologies and evolving processes.
• Prepare and modify site plans, grading designs, and utility layouts for civil engineering projects.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan.
• Legal service plans providing access to attorneys for legal advice and representation.
• Employee referral bonus may be available if a referred candidate is hired.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED