Power Engineering Technologist I

SUMMARY:

This is an entry level position of the Engineering Technologist staff. The purpose of this position is to apply technical skills to accurately evaluate options and design safe cost effective and reliable design of facilities for residential commercial and industrial projects. Incumbents are expected to demonstrate a basic knowledge of client/customer design and workflow processes/procedures data entry and technical skills in the clients specific areas of expertise.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

With the support of direct supervision and mentoring the incumbent is responsible to carrying out the following duties:

COMPLEXITY OF WORK:

Generally routine established precedents; practices and procedures exist.

RELATIONSHIP OUTSIDE WORK GROUP:

Exchange of information which occasionally requires tact and/or diplomacy.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. REGULAR ATTENDANCE is required.
2. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

• Required High school degree or GED.
• Preferred Associates degree (AA or equivalent from two-year college or technical school).
• Preferred A Bachelors degree from a four-year college or University in non-engineering science math or business.

Note:In certain situations an Associate Degree or 4-year degree may be required based upon client project or contractual requirements.

EXPERIENCE

• 0-1 Year(s) Experience in power distribution engineering or craft or GIS/CAD work

CERTIFICATIONS LICENSES REGISTRATIONS:

N/A

ON-THE-JOB TRAINING:

A combination of job shadowing classroom and interaction with more experienced employees as needed during first year in the position.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

1. Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals operational procedures etc.
2. Ability to write simple correspondence.
3. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers regulatory agencies or the business community

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

1. Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement volume and distance.
2. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations. Ability to compute rate ratio and percent and to draw and interpret spread sheets.
3. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY:

1. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
2. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Self-motivated savvy reliable trustworthy as well as technically competent.
• Demonstrated team player.
• Demonstrated negotiating skills.
• Demonstrated time management skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient user of personal computer particularly Microsoft Office based on applications.
• Ability to constructively manage multiple tasks.
• Possess valid drivers license and vehicle suitable for business use (mileage reimbursement may apply).
• Ability to participate in storm restoration activities as a Driver Wire Down Sitter or Clerk if needed

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. How much on the job time is spent in the following physical activitiesStand Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)

• Walk (Occasionally)
• Sit(Regularly)
• Talk or Hear (Regularly)
• Use Hands to Feel Handle or finger tools or controls(Regularly)
• Climb or balance (Occasionally)
• Stoop Kneel Crouch or crawl (Occasionally)
• Reach with Hands and Arms (Occasionally)
• Taste or Smell

1. Does this job require that weight be lifted or force to be exerted

• Up to 10 Pounds
• Up to 25 Pounds
• Up to 50 Pounds
• Up to 100 Pounds
• More than 100 Pounds

1. Does this job have any special vision requirements

Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)

Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

Peripheral visions (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)

Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision ability to judge distances and spatial relationships

Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust the eyes to bring an object into sharp focus)

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Wet humid conditions (non- weather)
• Work near moving mechanical parts
• Work in high precarious places (Occasionally)
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Toxic or caustic chemicals
• Outdoor weather conditions (Occasionally)
• Extreme cold (non-weather)
• Extreme Heat (non-weather)
• Risk of electrical shock (Occasionally)
• Work with explosives
• Risk of radiation
• Vibration

While performing this job the noise level in the work environment is:

Moderate Noise (Examples: business office with typewriters and or computer printer light traffic)