Engineering Assistant - Nursery, TX / Hourly Grade 8

South Texas Electric Cooperative•Victoria, TX

About The Position

The Engineering Assistant supports engineers and administers inspection and construction of projects. The role coordinates as needed among member cooperatives, construction contractors, and System Operations; uses computer-assisted engineering or design software and equipment; and compiles data and prepares reports on existing or potential electrical engineering studies and projects under the direction of the Manager of Engineering. The position includes inspecting substation, transmission, and distribution projects; coordinating equipment installation and commissioning; supporting engineering design and project meetings; preparing plans, schematics, and as-built drawings; and reviewing contractor completion percentages and billings. The role also coordinates owner-furnished materials and communicates construction schedules to landowners. Work is generally in an office and sedentary, with travel to meetings, training, and other business-related events. After-hours work, including weekends and holidays, may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of experience in the electric utility industry may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Valid Texas Driver License.
Ability to travel to meetings, training sessions, and other business-related events.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and to reach, bend, and use a two-step stool while safely lifting and lowering boxes.
Manual dexterity and the ability to perform the physical activities described for the role.
Ability to work after hours, including weekends and holidays, when required.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Inspect substation and transmission project construction.
Coordinate construction contractors, System Operations, and department personnel in installing and commissioning transmission-line and substation equipment.
Coordinate with member cooperative personnel to connect distribution feeders to substations and manage status changes of recloser control settings.
Inform engineers and the Manager of Engineering about project status and issues.
Coordinate procurement and shipping of owner-furnished materials to project sites.
Participate in substation and transmission project meetings and negotiate contract changes with contractors.
Generate plans and schematics using AutoCAD under the direction of engineers.
Produce as-built drawings for final records of substation and transmission-line projects.
Review construction contractors’ completion percentages and billings.
Notify landowners of construction project schedules.
Perform, document, and report distribution-line inspections.
Ensure contract scopes are completed in compliance with Cooperative policies and practices and applicable laws, including the National Electric Safety Code.
Support engineers in designing substations and transmission lines.
Perform other assigned duties, tasks, and special projects.