Engineering Technician 1, 2 Senior

Requisition ID: 18149

 

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

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:

 

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

 

Summary

Assist Engineers by performing technical work consisting of compiling, computing, evaluating, and reporting engineering information. Performs office and/or field technical work, recommends action on plans and procedures, and develops equipment and material specification. Work involves the application of mathematical and technical knowledge gained through training and experience and requires judgment in the execution of assignments. Specific tasks will vary by department and division.

What You'll Do

• 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, designers, and project leaders with drafting, ordering material, and preparing job packages.
• Understand and apply permit requirements for drafting and plan development.
• Assists GIS specialist in mapping transmission and distribution facilities in GIS application.
• Contacts outside agencies, such as utilities, government agencies, developers, engineers, manufactures, vendors and others.
• Provides technical assistance on special projects as required by supervision. Assists engineers in the preparation and analysis, studies, reports and presentations.
• Provides engineering support and technical expertise to other departments.
• Work with material compatible units system, work asset management system (WAM), etc.
• Interpret design and construction standards and specifications.
• Assists engineers in the preparation and analysis, studies, reports and presentations.
• Provides engineering support and technical expertise to other departments.

What It Takes To Succeed

• Experience Minimum 6 years of related experience required.
• Promotions are determined by demonstrated capability to perform advanced and more difficu