EPOC (Electrical Point of Connection) Technician

Springtide Project Services•Albany, NY

5d•$67,050 - $102,800•Onsite

About The Position

IPS is seeking a dedicated EPOC (Electrical Point of Connection) Technician to work onsite with a client in Malta, New York. The technician will manage a database that controls the facility’s electrical points of connection and support design engineers and designers on assigned projects. The role involves developing design drawings and construction documents using computer-aided design tools, setting up project views and sheets in Revit or AutoCAD, and learning basic engineering and design calculations. The technician will also obtain equipment information from suppliers and vendors, research equipment selections under the direction of a Project Designer or Engineer, and ensure drawings reflect design intent and are properly coordinated. This is a safety-sensitive field position involving work at client sites and in areas such as construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, or research. Work may take place indoors and outdoors and may require following strict cleanroom gowning protocols. The position includes 5–20% travel or travel as required by the project, with possible overnight stays or extended assignments at a client site. Reliable transportation and the ability to travel and commute routinely are required.

Requirements

Technical or associate degree in design from an accredited technical institution or college.
Proven time-management skills and ability to manage more than one project at a time.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
General knowledge of system design.
Ability to stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods.
Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as required.
Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Ability to climb ladders as necessary.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors, including in varying working conditions.
Ability to adhere to strict cleanroom gowning protocol.
Access to reliable transportation and ability to travel and commute on a daily or routine basis.
Ability to follow safety rules at client sites.

Responsibilities

Manage a database that controls facility electrical points of connection.
Work with assigned design engineers and designers to execute design drawings for assigned projects.
Use computer-aided design technologies to develop sketches, drawings, and construction documents.
Set up views and sheets in Revit or AutoCAD using established naming conventions and the drawing list prepared by the Project Lead.
Learn to perform basic engineering and design calculations, including motor feeder sizing; converting horsepower and kilowatts to amps and kVA; branch circuit and panel loads; and voltage drop.
Work with equipment suppliers and vendors to obtain information needed to complete designs.
Research equipment selections from catalogs under the direction of the Project Designer or Engineer.
Develop proficiency with computer-based design and CAD applications.
Check work quality and coordination to ensure documents reflect design intent and necessary coordination.
Keep the Project Designer or Engineer informed about workload and request work when needed.
Perform special projects and tasks as assigned.
Visit client sites and follow their stated safety rules.