Engineer 1

Physical office location: PEC Headquarters – 201 S Ave F, Johnson City, TX 78636

Pay

Minimum starting base pay: $70,000.00 + KPI bonuses + competitive benefits. Midpoint of pay range: $87,500.00. Qualifications may warrant greater starting base pay within the full pay range. Individual base pay is determined by experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.

About the role

This position is responsible for performing routine technical work, applying established techniques and procedures to perform engineering tasks under the direction of a professional engineer.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate design and test data
• Research technical specifications
• Study technical data to determine appropriate limits and variables for product, process, or materials specifications
• Prepare and study technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems, and topographical maps to become familiar with standards and customer requirements
• Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment
• Confer with engineers, customers, and others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects and products
• Review construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements
• Design, implement, maintain, and improve electrical equipment, facilities, and systems for electrical utility system purposes under the direction of a professional engineer
• Prepare specifications for purchase of materials and equipment under the direction of a professional engineer
• Perform detailed calculations to define and establish manufacturing, construction, and installation standards and specifications under the direction of a professional engineer
• Investigate customer or public complaints, determine nature and extent of problem, and recommend remedial measures
• Review and report project progress to assure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget
• Plan and implement research methodology and procedures to apply principles of electrical theory to engineering projects
• Manage projects from design to completion
• Maintain the security of confidential information
• Stay abreast of advances in technology
• Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
• Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related engineering field
• Valid Texas Driver's License

Skills

• Knowledge of using computer systems, including setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data, configuration, or processing information
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service
• Knowledge of technical presentations and reporting
• Knowledge of construction materials and products
• Skilled in time management
• Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to anticipate, identify, analyze, and resolve conflict and problems

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• May be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop, and kneel
• May be required to sit or stand for long periods of time
• May be required to lift, carry, push, pull, or move up to 25 pounds
• May be required to travel
• Exempt employees receive a fixed bi-weekly salary to compensate for all hours worked during each pay period
• May be required to work more than 40 hours per week