Engineer Technician III or IV

Electric Power Systems, Inc.•Anchorage, AK

17h•$35 - $50

About The Position

Electric Power Systems, Inc. is seeking an Engineer Technician III or IV to perform field and office work laying out, staking, and documenting distribution extensions and improvements for Matanuska Electric Association. The role prepares cost estimates and work-order documentation, coordinates with internal teams and land services, performs field staking and inspections, and ensures work complies with applicable standards and is completed safely.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license and a driving record insurable by the company’s insurance carrier.
Deep understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
Ability to interpret building plans, blueprints, and line schematics.
Experience in surveying, designing distribution routes and line extensions, and estimating costs.
Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with initiative and the ability to work independently.
Ability to walk rugged Alaskan terrain during outdoor field inspections.
Willingness and ability to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

Vocational training in math, surveying, drafting, and engineering sciences.
Prior industry internships or experience directly within an electric utility.
Professional history showing progressive development in field responsibility.
Knowledge of electric utility distribution and secondary specifications.

Responsibilities

Coordinate close-out information and other activities with Engineering Coordinators, Member Relations, Operations, and Finance and Accounting.
Work with the Land Services Section to prepare requests for applicable permits and other land-services documentation.
Prepare cost estimates for all levels of single-phase line extensions and services.
Prepare work-order documentation, including staking sheets, construction drawings, clearing diagrams, job tickets, letters of agreement, material pick lists, and close-out documents, for all levels of line extensions and services.
Use sag charts, staking tables, and software as needed to determine clearances and maximum pulling tension for underground installation.
Perform field staking for clearing and facility installation for single-phase line extensions and services.
Determine the relationship of plats to geographic monuments through field measurements and/or prepared surveys, and provide as-built information on Association facilities.
Inspect meter bases, other service entrance equipment, and construction of single-phase line extensions for standards compliance; work with members’ electricians to resolve issues before issuing associated work orders to construction.
Perform the essential functions of the position safely and efficiently.