ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I

FUNCTION: Electric system technical evaluation, design, planning, data gathering, estimating, staking, and mapping.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design of electric utility facilities

2. Design of UG and OH systems for new developments

3. Design new construction, upgrades, and replacements

• Creation of work orders and estimates
• Communicate and meet with customers to address concerns, requests, deficiencies, service problems, and outage planning
• Interface with other City departments and other governmental entities

7. Attend City planning meetings and provide review of various submittals

• Gathering of field data for engineering functions
• Staking of electric facilities
• Research legal documents for easements and property descriptions
• Mapping and inspection of electric utility equipment

12. Assist in the development and revisions of construction standards and engineering reference material

13. Evaluate and recommend construction and operating practices

14. Assist with system restoration due to storms, failures, and abnormalities

15. Subject to emergency response after normal working hours

1 16. Know, understand, and follow GEUS safety rules, policies, and procedures

The primary responsibilities only include essential functions of the job and does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other job-related duties requested by supervisor or management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

1. High school diploma or equivalent, some college preferred

2. Minimum of two years electric utility related experience

3. Competent working knowledge of electrical theory

4. Demonstrated proficiency in use of tools and equipment appropriate to job responsibilities

5. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and management as well as customers, City and state personnel, and personnel from other utilities

6. Competent working knowledge of NESC and NEC rules and regulations, safety rules, and APPA Safety Manual

7. Proficiency with standard PC software including MS Office software

8. Valid Texas driver's license

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

1. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

2. Ability to work outside under adverse conditions

This job posting will close on the closing date shown below. No additional applications will be accepted after the closing date. Applications will not be reviewed until after this posting closes.