Engineering Tech I

Minnkota Power Cooperative•Grand Forks, ND

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Minnkota Power Cooperative is seeking applicants for the position of Engineering Technician I in the Power Delivery Department at our headquarters in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The Engineering Technician I (ETI) works with all the engineering records and drawings and must have good organizational abilities. The ETI is an entry level position. It is essential to establish a broad basic knowledge of the system equipment and functionality to accurately provide information when requested. Provide support during project related activities. Monitor Engineering project timelines and budgets using Minnkota’s project accounting system. The pay range for this position begins at $24.45 per hour. Appropriate compensation will be determined based on a candidate's skills, education, and any previous relevant experience.

Requirements

Position requires, at minimum, an associate degree from any technical field preferably with a drafting component.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
The incumbent is primarily required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, bend and frequently utilize a keyboard/computer.
Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
The incumbent will be required to problem solve, read, write and analyze data, work under schedules and deadline pressure, present information to others, work independently and use discretion and judgment for confidential or sensitive projects/issues.

Nice To Haves

Some experience in AutoCAD and REVIT preferred

Responsibilities

Provide computer aided design and drafting of civil, communications, electrical, and mechanical drawings
Develop drawings using discipline specific design software packages
Utilize and maintain drafting standards
Provide efficient plotting and preparation of project packages
Develop wiring and panel layout drawings from electrical schematics
Provide customization of AutoCAD program
Scan and add incoming hardcopy technical documents to the document management database
Add incoming electronic technical documents to the document management database
Maintain and update project hard copy files
Retrieve technical information and drawings for requesting personnel
Contact vendors, OEM, etc. for equipment information
Scan and add archived hardcopy documents to the document management database as needed
Format electronic documents and add to the document management database
Assist engineering staff with design or testing functions
Assist with engineering project tasks as assigned
Provide on-site inspections as needed
Assists project managers in record keeping of projects
Monthly update of project cost and progression information
Assist in the development and maintain project schedules using project accounting software