CAD Engineering Technician

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The Opportunity

Ulteig is seeking qualified candidates for a CAD Engineering Technician position supporting the electrical renewable project design team. This role involves preparing detailed technical drawings, system layouts, and documentation to assist in the design, installation, and commissioning phases of renewable projects (Wind, Solar & BESS). The technician will work closely with design engineers, project teams, and field staff to ensure project requirements are met with accuracy and efficiency. Qualified candidates will be considered to work remote from any location in the US or Canada, or if candidate chooses may work from any of Ulteig’s existing office locations.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with engineers, designers and technical staff to develop detailed 2D and 3D CAD drawings for renewable projects, including but not limited to physical layouts, cable and wire schematics, electrical single-line diagrams (SLDs), general arrangement drawings (GAs), cable routing, and equipment diagrams.
• Assist in the renewable plant design optimization for efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and safety.
• Assist engineers with design calculations related to power systems, battery capacities, and thermal management.
• Review and update as-built documentation after a project is completed.
• Maintain and update CAD specific standard operating procedures (SOPs) and templates used for the development of renewable design drawings.
• Maintain design records, title blocks, equipment specifications, and version-controlled drawings.
• Prepare bill of materials (BOM), plan and section views for procurement and construction teams.
• Collaborate with engineering team to ensure designs comply with relevant standards and codes (e.g., NEC, IEEE, NFPA, IEC).
• Support quality checks to validate design drawings are complete and accurate.

What We Expect from You

As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box – because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability, and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don’t want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths. And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.

What You Can Expect from Ulteig

Ulteig is a purpose-driven organization that has built a culture focused on people, both our clients and our employees, for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality, and celebrate your contributions. At Ulteig, we take our own success and the success of our clients personally.

We offer our team members :

Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world’s critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors®, including Power, Renewables, Transportation and Water. Ulteig is a trusted partner in engineering North America’s essential infrastructure and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients.

At Ulteig, we care deeply about our team, listening to their needs and ensuring they have the tools necessary to be productive whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid or in office. Regardless of where you work, you are empowered to build a workday that best suits your strengths. We strive to ensure a balance and separation between home and work life. We support a flexible working schedule so employees are able to focus on what's important to them.

If you would like to be a part of a company that empowers their employees, apply today!

Ulteig is a Drug Free Workplace

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Additional Opportunity Details :

Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $30.05- $40.67 per hour

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 60 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies : To protect the interests of all parties, Ulteig Engineers, Inc., will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate or an approved vendor that has a written and signed agreement in place with Ulteig. Please do not contact or forward resumes to our company employees or locations. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered Ulteig property. Ulteig is not responsible for any charges or fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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