SEMCO Project Design Technician I

In this role youll work closely with Engineering Operations contractors municipalities and customers to support projects from planning through construction. One day you may be coordinating infrastructure improvements reviewing project costs or assisting with permits and easements; the next youll be in the field staking new service locations inspecting contractor work or helping ensure projects meet company and regulatory standards.

The Project Design Technician I Will:

• Coordinate infrastructure improvement programs (DIMP MRP and PIP) with Engineering Operations and local municipalities.

• Prepare coordinate and maintain work orders and project cost estimates.

• Keep construction databases updated with new services projects and related records.

• Serve as a point of contact for customer and contractor questions concerns and requests providing professional and timely support.

• Participate in departmental meetings special projects and required training programs.

• Stake proposed service and main locations to help ensure installations meet company standards and specifications.

• Assist with project design activities feasibility reviews and customer inquiries related to new or existing projects.

• Work with customers and municipalities to obtain easements rights-of-way and permits needed for construction projects.

• Support Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) inspections and compliance activities.

• Inspect and audit contractor work to help ensure safety quality and adherence to company standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED required.

• Additional college coursework or vocational training in drafting surveying electrical systems circuit wiring or a related technical field is preferred.

• Basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical principles is preferred.

• Ability to successfully complete Operator Qualification (OQ) training after hire.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong analytical organizational written and verbal communication skills.

• Customer service oriented with the ability to communicate effectively with co-workers customers and management.

• Working knowledge of business software applications used by the company and the ability to learn new systems as needed.

• Commitment to maintaining a positive work environment following established safety standards and promptly reporting potential hazards.

• Ability to adhere to company policies business ethics standards compliance requirements and all applicable state and federal laws.

• Qualified to operate a vehicle under the companys Safe Driving Policy.

• Ability to walk up to 10 miles per day in all weather conditions and work in extreme heat and cold.

• Ability to sit stand stoop bend crawl kneel walk climb push pull lift and carry 20-50 lbs. as well as perform fine finger movements and reach above and below shoulder level.

• Ability to work in outdoor environments with potential exposure to stinging insects and insecticides.

Compensation & Benefits:

We offer a competitive hourly wage range of $23.41 to $34.05 per hour commensurate with experience education and addition we provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision coverage retirement savings plans paid time off and other valuable employee benefits.

SEMCO Energy values diversity in its workforce and encourages United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications to apply.

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