Engineering Technician/ Designer- Journey or Apprentice

Wisconsin Power & Light • Elkhorn, WI

108d • $40 - $51

About The Position

At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. This role may be filled at the Apprentice or Journey level dependent upon qualifications. Engineering Technicians coordinate with Customers to design, order materials, and schedule installation of Natural Gas and Electrical service.

Requirements

• Associate Degree Preferred.
• Completion of the engineering technician apprenticeship and pass the final position qualification examination- Journey only.
• 2-3 years' experience in engineering or surveying background.
• Demonstrated ability to properly design electric and gas distribution systems.
• Basic financial skills.
• Demonstrated effective computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, company software and related.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical and gas theory, company safety rules and applications, mathematics including algebra and geometry; physics.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local codes and regulations applicable to installation of overhead and underground facilities.
• Demonstrated time management and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle customer contacts in a manner that encourages positive customer relations.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Details, prepares and closes work orders; prepares material lists, tickets and transfers.
• Prepares estimates for work orders, budgets and customer contributions and charges.
• Performs a variety of field work, including locating proper service entrances, staking, locating underground pipe, cable and other obstructions.
• Conducts survey work of moderate difficulty; prepares and obtains distribution easements as assigned.
• Makes soil probe tests; makes field checks and inventories.
• Gathers and prepares information for various permits, licenses and joint use applications; installs location number tags.
• Performs various routine office work such as keeping work order and budget registers, local property records.
• Maintains current engineering, accounting, rate, stores and budget records.
• Assists in the preparation of voltage, gas pressure, load and other engineering reports.
• Obtains information from engineering prints and prepares necessary maps and sketches.
• Prepares maintenance work sheets, accident reports and claim forms.
• Handles ordinary inquiries involving company procedures, extension rules, service rules, code requirements, service entrance and metering requirements.
• Keeps current in knowledge and understanding of company procedures, rates, rules, practices, standards, and application of construction materials.
• Performs other duties which are similar, related or incidental to this position.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Associate degree