Technical Specialist 1, Asset Management
About The Position
The Asset & Equipment Engineering function governs technical requirements and lifecycle standards for major electrical equipment, ensuring quality, reliability, and system-wide interchangeability. The team coordinates vendor engineering, integrates lessons learned into standards, and provides technical support for replacement and investment decisions. Reporting to the Supervisor/Manager, this entry-level position coordinates and supports technical activities, provides technical assistance, and applies technical knowledge to promote a safe work environment and enhance customer satisfaction. The role performs assignments in specialized areas requiring technical expertise, supports engineering reviews and documentation, helps coordinate multidisciplinary work, supports procurement and quality processes, and provides technical support to field and construction groups. The position may require extended hours for major storm restoration work and related drills. Travel is approximately 30%, including overnight travel.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in a technical field or Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited college.
- Zero to two years of professional engineering experience.
- Business knowledge in the utility and regulated environment.
- Interpersonal and relationship-development skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to interact effectively with internal and external customers.
- Ability to work as a team player and prioritize assignments to meet commitments.
- Problem-solving skills and ability to resolve technical issues.
Nice To Haves
- GPA of 3.2 or higher.
- Master’s degree in a technical discipline.
- Working knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, and practices necessary to perform routine assignments.
- Experience in utility industry trade organizations.
- Experience with MS Office, Microsoft 365, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical assistance in support of others.
- Apply technical knowledge to help promote a safe work environment and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Perform assignments in specialized areas requiring technical expertise.
- Review functional specifications for completeness and consideration of practical limitations.
- Coordinate activities as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Support the review of technical documentation.
- Support basic work planning, coordination, budgeting, and cost estimating.
- Support development and updates of single-line diagrams and equipment specifications for engineering review and approval.
- Support material procurement.
- Collaborate on quality assurance and quality control activities.
- Provide basic technical support to field and construction groups.
- Utilize and improve processes and standards.
- Provide reporting, including presentations to work groups and management.
- Work extended hours for major storm restoration work and associated drills as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
