Engineering Tech IV (Energy Services)

City of Richland

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About The Position

The City of Richland's Energy Services department is looking for a well-qualified Engineering Technician IV to perform difficult skilled technical work in engineering drafting and design, construction inspection, utilities, plans examination, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the assigned division/department manager (supervisor) and includes some oversight of other staff.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• Obtain Flagger Certification within six (6) months of hire and maintain for duration in position.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, engineering technology, or related field and six (6) years experience in civil, mechanical or electrical engineering, utility distribution systems, or construction inspection, including one (1) year in a supervisory role, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of: Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, codes and regulations related to assigned activities.
• Principles, practices, and equipment used in Computer Aided Design (CAD) drafting, construction and engineering.
• Terminology, principles and practices, and equipment used in low voltage systems for residential and commercial services and outdoor lighting systems.
• Project management tools and process that make projects successful.
• High-level mathematics including algebra and trigonometry.
• Construction materials and testing procedures.
• Modern equipment used in drafting, inspection, utilities and general engineering fields.
• Computer Aided Design (CAD) drafting, ESRI GIS, and Microsoft Office software.
• Safety regulations while performing essential functions of the position in and around construction sites and within public right-of-ways.
• Hazards associated with water, wastewater and/or electrical operations.
• Electrical utility distribution facilities, equipment functions and associated high voltage safety regulations and rules.
• Comprehensive understanding of the concepts, standards, tools, and techniques of Project Management.
• Electrical utility distribution facilities, equipment functions and associated low and high voltage safety regulations and rules.
• Record-keeping principles, procedures, and techniques.
• Technical aspects of field of specialty.
• Skills and Abilities to: Adapt engineering information, codes, statutes, and standards to the planning, review, design, and construction of capital improvement projects.
• Prepare, interpret and utilize plans, maps, special provisions, specifications and reports.
• Become familiar and keep current with engineering standards and practices.
• Plan, direct and coordinate the work of others; mentor and guide other Engineering Technicians.
• Independently respond to problems and questions regarding a limited area of expertise, and frequently lend assistance to employees performing similar or related duties.
• Create, develop and maintain files, plans, and other related materials accurately.
• Understand and execute moderately complex oral and written instructions.
• Manage utility projects through the process of initiation, control, schedule and termination of the project.
• Collect and analyze technical information and develop logical solutions or alternatives to problems.
• Use a personal computer or computer-aided design equipment to develop programs to complete a job function.
• Use modern utility locating and/or material testing equipment to complete job functions.
• Perform technical computations to make estimates and perform tests to compile engineering data and reports.
• Meet the travel requirements of the position.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; comprehend and use English effectively including producing all forms of communications in a clear, concise and understandable manner to intended audiences.
• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; work independently with little or no direction, set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Operate a variety of modern office equipment and personal computers in a windows computing environment using standard or customized software application programs appropriate to assigned activities.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.
• Establish, maintain and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Provide continuous effort to improve operations, streamline work processes and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service.

Nice To Haves

• Electrical engineering.
• Experience in Utility Distribution system design.
• Experience in subdivision planning and design.
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Responsibilities

• Interacts with the public, contractors, developers, utility representatives, and other individuals and groups, and provides courteous, prompt and accurate information.
• Designs electrical distribution and transmission projects, road, and/or utility projects, using generalized standards of construction, industry codes and electrical theory under the direction of a professional engineer or administrative supervisor.
• Administers major departmental projects, programs or systems as assigned; plans the work to be accomplished, sets program goals, and prepares preliminary budget information; may organize, assign, monitor, and review the work of coworkers; performs engineering and technical research as related to specific programs or systems and presents findings.
• Conducts on-site inspections, performs material testing, and interprets plans and specifications to ensure compliance; coordinates the inspection of various construction projects; prepares contract documents required for contracting distribution and transmission construction projects.
• Provides interpretation of City codes, policies and development standards to proposed development activity; evaluates existing codes and policies and works with supervisor to develop process and technical improvements; prepares written reports and recommends alternative materials when necessary.
• Performs routine utility locates of utility infrastructure.
• Provides mentoring and training to Engineer Technicians I, II and III in their respective specialized field.

Benefits

• Great Benefits!
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, extended sick leave (ESL)
• PTO accrual increases with years of service: 0–6 months: 13.33 hrs/month 6 months - 9 years: 20.33 hrs/month
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage with substantial City-paid contributions
• City-paid life and AD&D insurance (2× annual salary) and long-term disability coverage
• Participation in the Washington State PERS retirement system
• Deferred compensation plans (457 and 401(a)) with up to 4% City match
• Additional City-paid 401(a) contributions: +1%
• Flexible Benefits (Section 125) and Retirement Health Savings Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level