Electrical Engineering Technician II or III

About the role

Airswift has been tasked by a major client to find an Electrical Engineering Technician for an initial one‑year contract in Spring, TX. The position is a W2 contract with possibility for extension. The role operates within a diverse work group that runs the distribution system 24 hours a day via rotating shifts (currently 7 days on, 7 days off, 12‑hour shifts, moving to 14/14 in the future) and requires flexibility and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the system is operated within established company loading and safety guidelines.
• Assists in the direction of distribution service restoration procedures to restore service in a timely, efficient, and safe manner.
• Assists in monitoring load and initiates communications to field for load abnormalities on facilities to ensure proper load flow and adequate voltage levels under direct supervision.
• Maintains a daily log on all events occurring on the distribution system to assist in future operation of the system, developing a history to assist in planning and design of facilities, and complying with regulations.
• Handels all Alarming aspects from related equipment and dispatches field team to minimize down time and production.
• Assists in the preparation of work clearances on distribution lines and substation equipment to assure safety to employees.
• Participates and completes assigned training activities.
• Performs all essential aspects and functions of the job as well as any other specific job requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent is required.
• Candidates with an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree or greater in an electrically related field are encouraged to apply.
• 4+ years of experience in a power distribution role or other related experience is required.
• Candidates with Distribution Operations and/or Distribution field experience are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates with Craft Advancement Progression Skills (CAPS) or Distribution Lineman Training (DLT) certification are encouraged to apply.

Skills

• Possess strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing in a clear, concise, and inclusive manner.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Effective communications with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience with the use of Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with Aspen Tech Monarch SCADA would be a plus.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision
• 3% matching 401k