LEAD ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
About The Position
Object Technology Solutions, Inc (OTSI) has an immediate opening for a LEAD ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN. This role functions in a lead technician, technical design specialist, and/or supervisory role. The Lead Engineering Technician applies advanced technical expertise to solve complex design challenges within a specific engineering discipline and contributes to the development of innovative engineering solutions. They utilize digital design tools and software (e.g., CAD, BIM, 3D modelling) following standardized procedures to create, modify, and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables. This position is responsible for technical quality, schedule adherence, and budget compliance, while effectively coordinating efforts across departments, teams, and stakeholders. The role may also supervise engineering technicians and support staff by coordinating, overseeing, and guiding conceptual and detailed design activities to ensure quality, efficiency, and alignment with project objectives.
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology required.
- Power generation design industry experience.
- Typically a minimum of 15 years related work experience.
- Experience with 3D modeling of equipment, Duct bank design, cable tray design, grounding, lighting (extra)
- Candidate will be using Bentley MicroStation primarily
Nice To Haves
- AGI experience is not required but preferred.
- Bachelor Degree in an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred.
Responsibilities
- Functions in a lead technician, technical design specialist, and/or supervisory role
- Applies advanced technical expertise to solve complex design challenges within a specific engineering discipline and contributes to the development of innovative engineering solutions
- Utilizes digital design tools and software (e.g., CAD, BIM, 3D modelling) following standardized procedures to create, modifies, and maintains technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables
- Responsible for technical quality, schedule adherence, and budget compliance, while effectively coordinating efforts across departments, teams, and stakeholders
- May supervise engineering technicians and support staff by coordinating, overseeing, and guiding conceptual and detailed design activities to ensure quality, efficiency, and alignment with project objectives
- Establishes, communicates, and enforces design and graphic standards
- Reviews project requirements to determine correct formats and deliverable content
- Promotes quality across projects, groups, and sections
- Reviews design inputs to ensure consistency and compliance
- Ensures that design deliverables are prepared, coordinated among disciplines, and issued in accordance with client Quality Assurance Procedures and project specific procedures
- Improves integration, coordination, and communication across disciplines
- Applies sound engineering fundamentals and established design practices in developing deliverables
- Exercises judgment, makes work-related decisions, and guides other professionals
- Monitors production to assure consistency, budget, and schedule of deliverables
- Establishes drawing control methods and maintains historical records
- May supports field activities
- Communicates project design requirements, progress, and schedules
- Champions development and improvement of project tools and software applications
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
