Engineering Technician 1, 2, Senior

Requisition ID: 17158

 

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

 

Why Work at SRP

<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

• Paid sick time in accordance with the Arizona state minimum wage law and overtime pay for any hours actually worked over 40 in their FLSA defined week
• Access to a recreation and fitness facility
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

 

Summary

Under direction of supervision, performs review of proposed encroachments and resolution of existing encroachments in SRP Right-of-Way (R.O.W.). Generates various reports and documentation for management using computerized information systems. Resolves existing encroachments and unauthorized use of SRP property based upon transmission line asset management processes, procedures, guidelines and transmission line maintenance practices. Performs evaluations of field conditions for SRP maintenance equipment access and set up within SRP R.O.W. Evaluates proposed and/or existing improvements from civil engineering, architectural and landscape plans and provides written review comments based upon SRP transmission line maintenance practices and guidelines. Prepares documentation and reports status of plan reviews, meetings and other correspondence related to proposed improvement projects and existing encroachments in SRP R.O.W. Generates various reports using data from Smallworld, MapsOnline, OpenText, ECM and various MicroSoft products for use by management.

What You'll Do

• Contacts outside agencies, such as utilities, government agencies, developers, engineers, manufacturers, vendors and others
• Provides technical assistance on special projects as required by supervision
• Provides engineering support and technical expertise to other departments
• Supports the engineering staff in development of new computer programs and modification of existing programs
• Writes, tests, and maintains computer programs for various uses
• Assists engineers and analysts in the preparation and analysis of system planning studies, reports and presentations
• Assists engineers in the preparation and analysis, studies, reports and presentations

What It Takes To Succeed

• Knowledge of MicroSoft office suite, Smallworld, MapsOnline, ECM, LRIMS, SharePoint, OpenText and Cimage applications
• Knowledge of line construction and maintenance practices. 
• Knowledge of land rights, survey and overhead/underground line construction and maintenance
• Ability to work with SRP R.O.W. contractor or customer service personnel in answering questions from property owners, municipalities and governmental agencies
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to technical and non-technical stakeholders, and ability to provide or obtain information to/from other departments affected by the transmission line asset management process
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple assignments with concurrent schedules and plan own workload

 

Experience

Minimum 6 years of related experience required. Promotions are determined by demonstrated capability to perform advanced and more difficult work as determined by management.

Education

College level coursework (100+) from an accredited institution will be evaluated on an individual basis according to the skill/level to determine if applicable to the position by management.

 

Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement

To promote the safety and well-being of our employ