Sr Engineering Tech - Testing & Commissioning - Rockford, Illinois

About the role

We are seeking a skilled individual to join our team as a Distribution Testing Engineer. This role involves working independently on complex issues and large projects, focusing on testing and evaluating distribution and transmission equipment.

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 as necessary.
• 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 (a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university exempts this requirement).
• Broad knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, and practices necessary to perform assignments for a specific discipline.
• 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.
• Available to work shifts and respond to emergency situations.
• Knowledge of complex field test equipment.

Qualifications

• Relevant education/experience: Technical experience related to electrical power equipment.

Skills

• Knowledge of complex field test equipment.

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
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption and surrogacy assistance
• Fitness reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
• Referral bonus program