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.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the current distribution system design.
• Evaluates, develops, and implements new test equipment, tools, and designs.
• Participates in training and attends classes.
• Supports general engineer functions in Distribution Automation.
• Independently or leads employees/contractors in the commissioning of electrical systems or equipment.
• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on distribution and transmission relays, communications equipment, power reclosers, etc.
• 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 to document work performed.
• Provides on-the-job and formal classroom training.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in a technical field and 3 or more years of technical experience, or an associate's degree and 5 or more years of technical experience, or 7 or more 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.
• Demonstrated ability using OJE process to independently investigate and test/troubleshoot & commission distribution automation system equipment.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
• Frequent travel to various company substations or other locations within the service territory.
• Available to work shifts and respond to emergency situations.
• Knowledge of complex field test equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university exempts the TECH Test requirement.
• Broad knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, and practices necessary to perform assignments for a specific discipline for maintenance, testing, installation or service.
• Relevant education/experience is knowledge and/or skills that may be acquired through job experiences or education programs similar to a formal technical degree program.

Skills

• Knowledge of complex field test equipment.
• Experience in a military role (transmission, distribution, gas, power systems, etc.).
• Project management experience.
• Journey-level electrician or gas technician experience.
• Field operations experience.
• Utility-related experience.

Benefits

• Annual salary range: $88,000.00/Yr. – $121,000.00/Yr.
• Annual bonus for eligible positions: 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