Lead Engineering Technician

Alliant Energy•Elkhorn, WI

33d•$51 - $55

About The Position

Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy! 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. When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off. Residency Requirements: Not subject to residency requirements. Job Summary Performs various engineering detail and field work and related clerical-type tasks and supervises the work of others involved in the same or similar work.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent Required
2 years' experience as qualified engineering technician or equivalent
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Capacity for responsibility without close supervision
Initiative
Aptitude for engineering detail and supervision
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

Plans, schedules, assigns and reviews the work of the individuals supervised.
Serves as coordinator and trainer in company systems and procedures such as CMS, MUS, etc.
Instructs and evaluates apprentices and others as assigned in procedure execution, paper work and local practice relative to engineering work.
Designs, prepares and reconciles 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.
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, and 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.