Engineering Technologist III / Sr Engineering Technologist

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Depending upon the qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy.”

The Engineering Technologist Ill position is the third level of the non-Engineer degreed technical support role. An Engineering Technologist Ill 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 Il l position are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with a high degree of independence.

The Senior Engineering Technologist position is the fourth level of the non-Engineering degreed technical support role. The Senior Engineering Technologist provides technical expertise to solve more complex problems, and leadership skills to manage work in a specific area of expertise, with minimal supervision. Employees in the Senior Engineering Technologist position are expected to develop advanced skills and work independently with increased latitude for un-reviewed work.

Responsibilities

• Some Tasks follow set guidelines or procedures.

• Employee has the authority to make significant choices and decisions without specific guidance or direction from the Manager.

• Applies technical expertise 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.

• Conducts engineering and related studies to prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches with limited guidance.

• Strives to continually improve job-related, technical, and professional knowledge, skills and performance of self and junior engineers.

• Works as One to develop and promote positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities within group and cross work-group boundaries.

• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Maintains accurate records and files.

• Participates in other assigned duties during emergency or storm events.

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

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Required/Basic Qualifications

Note: This posting is for one open position. Dependent on relevant experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.

Engineering Technologist lll

• ​Either 3+ years of relevant industry experience coupled with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (or equivalent), or 5+ years of experience and Associate Degree in Engineering Technology (or equivalent), or 9+ years equivalent experience without a degree.

• Valid driver's license

Sr Engineering Technologist

• ​Either 6+ years of relevant industry experience coupled with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (or equivalent), or 8+ years of experience and Associate Degree in Engineering Technology (or equivalent), or 12+ years equivalent experience without a degree.

• Valid driver's license

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology

• In addition to desired degree, 5 plus years related work experience

• Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of electrical power engineering

• Familiarity with evaluating existing infrastructure and upgrading as needed to support customer development

• Experience with three phase design, layout, and material selection for medium voltage power distribution systems

• AutoCAD experience

• Ability to ensure compliance with internal design standards and specifications

• Requires high customer interaction and excellent communication

• Ability to complete cost estimates and revenue calculations

• Strong analytical skills

• Strong organizational skills

• Proficiency with MS Office applications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Good written and oral communication skills.