An Engineering Technician is needed for an American defense, aviation, information technology, and biomedical research company in the Houston, TX area. This role supports electric distribution design through drafting, data collection, and documentation using CAD and GIS tools and a strong interest in utility engineering with willingness to work in both field and office settings.
location: Houston, Texas
job type: Contract
salary: $18.42 - 24.00 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: High School
responsibilities:
- Prepare and edit electric distribution drawings using field data and engineer input.
- Assist in design work using AutoCAD, GIS, and proprietary tools.
- Perform basic field data collection (e.g., pole measurements, GPS logging, photos).
- Update project databases and support drawing revisions.
- Assemble permit packages and easement documentation.
- Conduct basic pole loading analysis (training provided).
- Complete initial self-checks before formal quality reviews.
- AutoCAD, AUD, GIS.
- Google Earth.
- Pole loading tools (O-Calc, Pole foreman).
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
- Proprietary data collection and design platforms (training provided).
- High school diploma or GED.
- 1-3 years of technical, drafting, or construction support experience.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Education: High School
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
