Engineering Technologist III or Senior Engineering Technologist

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Position Summary

The Engineering Technologist position is the non-Engineer degreed technical support role. An Engineering Technologist provides technical expertise to solve more complex problems and leadership skills to provide oversight and direction of work in a specific area of expertise, with some supervision.  Employees in the Engineering Technologist position are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with a high degree of independence.

This position is part of the Substation Engineering team located in Cincinnati, OH.  This work group is responsible for the design of electrical substations (new and existing). Design projects range from routine equipment replacements to the complete design of new transmission substations. 

This position coordinates work to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, utilizing a variety of tools and techniques to design a substation project, including current design specifications, pertinent code manuals, computer aided design/drafting software, and other reference sources. Final product is an engineering release package consisting of pertinent drawings and bill of material.  The position will also provide design support to field personnel during project implementation.

Normal job functions are performed on a Monday through Friday schedule with occasional travel required.  The duties of this position include operation of a motor vehicle; a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required.

Responsibilities

• Provides deep technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems in area of expertise,

• Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities,

• Independently prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches,

• Conducts engineering and related studies,

• Strives to continually improve job-related, technical, and professional knowledge, skills and performance,

• Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities,

• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills,

• Maintains accurate records and files,

• Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally

Basic Qualifications Engineering Technologist III

• Associates Degree in Engineering Technology AND

• 5 years minimum required related experience

• In Lieu of Degree, High School / GED AND 9 years minimum required related experience

Basic Qualifications Sr. Engineering Technologist

• Associates Degree in Engineering Technology AND

• 8 years minimum required related experience

• In Lieu of Degree, High School / GED AND 12 years minimum required related experience

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Good written and oral communication skills.

• Knowledge of electrical substations/design and ability to produce construction documents.

• Demonstrated proficiency with engineering computer packages, including AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Bluebeam etc.

• Demonstrated ability to quickly grasp new techniques, deal with rapid changes in priorities, and remain calm and effective in stressful situations.

• Demonstrated ability to meet required deadlines while simultaneously completing other tasks.

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, partners, customers, and the public by adapting to various personality styles in a professional manner.

• Understanding of basic principles of project management.

• Expertise with indexing documents thru Fusion or equivalent document management system.

• Interfacing with external consulting firms to complete document management requests.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid – Work will be performed from both remo