Sr Engineering Tech - Testing & Commissioning - Rockford, Illinois

About the role

We are a Fortune 200 company dedicated to delivering solutions that strengthen and protect our diverse communities. Our team is made up of passionate individuals who are committed to innovation, safety, and community service.

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.
• Knowledge and/or skills acquired through job experiences or education programs similar to a formal technical degree program.
• Relevant educational experience includes company-sponsored training programs or other educational programs.

Skills

• Complex field test equipment.
• Electrical power equipment.

Benefits

• Annual salary ranging from $88,000.00/Yr. to $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
• Wellbeing programs