Sr Engineering Tech - Testing & Commissioning - Joliet, Illinois

About the role

We are a Fortune 200 company dedicated to delivering solutions that strengthen our diverse communities. Our team is made up of problem solvers, innovators, community builders, and change makers who are passionate about making a difference.

Responsibilities

• Performs testing assignments and provides guidance to newer engineers/technicians on preventive and corrective maintenance on supervisory automation equipment.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the current distribution system design and develops new test equipment, tools, and designs.
• Conducts basic hands-on acceptance and in-service testing of transmission and distribution equipment.
• Restores malfunctioning transmission and distribution equipment under emergency conditions.
• Completes required paperwork and provides on-the-job and formal classroom training.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of technical experience or 5 years of technical experience with an associate's degree, or 7 years of technical experience or relevant education.
• Successful completion of the TECH Test.
• Demonstrated ability to direct crews during maintenance or commissioning of equipment or systems.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
• Frequent travel to various company substations or other locations within the service territory.
• Valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
• Broad knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, and practices.
• Knowledge of complex field test equipment.
• Relevant education/experience in a military role, project management, journey-level electrician or gas technician, field operations, or other utility related experience.

Skills

• Ability to work independently on complex issues and large projects.
• Ability to evaluate and develop new test equipment and systems.
• Ability to conduct hands-on acceptance and in-service testing of equipment.
• Ability to restore malfunctioning equipment under emergency conditions.
• Ability to complete required paperwork and provide training.

Benefits

• Annual salary ranging from $88,000.00/Yr. to $121,000.00/Yr.
• Annual bonus for eligible positions at 7%.
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave, and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support.
• Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and fitness reimbursement.
• Referral bonus program.