Engineering Technician I, II, or III - SMECO (Hughesville)

About the role

This is a position with the Baltimore Office team to perform related engineering tasks and provide technical expertise to solve design problems with minimum supervision. Incumbents are expected to perform a variety of routine tasks, which provide experience and familiarity with engineering staff, methods, practices and programs.

Responsibilities

• Performs electric and/or outdoor lighting distribution system design, including extension, improvement, relocation, abandonment, and removal of facilities per company standards.
• Applies published Company standards and calculations using computer aided design and drafting methods.
• Reviews plans of proposed construction by customers and outside agencies to determine the extent of interference with our existing or proposed facilities.
• Determines specifications, materials, costs, customer charges, permitting, and right of way requirements and develops the necessary documentation and work management system input to meet all prerequisites for construction.
• Supports and contributes to a company-wide safety culture by following established safety standards, policies, and best practices, helping to ensure a safe environment for employees, clients, and the public.
• Performs field visits as necessary.
• Maintains customer contact (internal/external) throughout job to ensure mutually agreed upon commitments are met.
• Must be capable of walking along outdoor distribution lines to perform field inspections. Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds.
• Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches.
• Perform basic functions of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Must interface well with employees and customers at all levels.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a high school diploma is required.
• Electric Distribution experience required.
• A degree from a university or technical college with experience in construction of electric distribution facilities is preferred.