Engineering Technologist
Bartech Staffing · Durham, NC · 3 mo ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Review new and updated customer-facing work orders daily within the Maximo Work Management System
- Communicate with customers via phone, email, and text to address questions, concerns, and project updates
- Conduct on-site customer visits to gather field notes and develop design sketches for new or revised electric service
- Design primary and secondary voltage equipment in accordance with utility standards
- Develop cost estimates for customers prior to service where applicable
- Complete engineering designs using the BOUD design tool
- Cookordination with construction teams and resolve field issues through final meter installation
- Ensure project documentation, sketches, and records are accurate and complete
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Approximately 70% office / 30% field-based work
- No hands-on electrical work required
- Approximately 30% field-based work involves walking construction sites and performing light physical tasks such as hammering stakes and flagging equipment locations
- Must wear appropriate PPE, including: Hard hat, EH-rated safety shoes, leather gloves, high-visibility traffic vest
- Potential exposure to: Outdoor conditions, animals/insects (e.g., bees, wasps, ticks), uneven terrain and vehicle traffic
- Valid driver’s license required; personal vehicle needed (average ~100 miles/week driving)
Schedule & Overtime
- Standard 40-hour work week
- During major storm events, there may be opportunities to support Damage Assessment/Scout activities, including paid overtime
Qualifications
- Education & Experience (one of the following): Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology or Engineering, Associate degree in Engineering Technology with 4–6 years of related experience, 10–15 years of equivalent utility-related experience in lieu of a degree
Required Skills & Experience
- Experience in the electric utility industry
- Understanding of basic project management principles
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to interact effectively with customers and cross-functional teams
- Experience preparing technical documentation, calculations, and design sketches
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple work orders