Talent Pipeline- Technical Specialist 2

LUMA Energy•Santurce-NEOS, PR

About The Position

LUMA Energy is building a pipeline of experienced professionals interested in advancing their careers while supporting its mission to rebuild and modernize Puerto Rico’s electrical grid. The role supports the transformation of the island’s energy system and contributes to long-term resiliency and reliability. Reporting to a Supervisor/Manager, the Technical Specialist 2 executes routine technical activities and coordinates and supports more complex technical deliverables. The role requires technical aptitude, problem-solving ability, and teamwork. It provides technical assistance to others and applies technical knowledge to promote a safe work environment and enhance customer satisfaction. The position supports projects and technical work across specialized areas, including design, planning, budgeting, procurement, quality assurance, field and construction support, process improvement, and reporting. It may require extended hours for major storm restoration work and associated drills as assigned. Travel is approximately 30% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field from a college accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
Two years of applicable experience, or a combination of education and applicable experience; a master’s degree counts as one year.
General knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, and practices necessary to perform assignments for a specific discipline, various installations, or services.
Business knowledge in the utility and regulated environment.
Proven experience applying sound judgment to make decisions.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-development skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to interact effectively with internal and external customers.
Excellent teamwork and ability to prioritize assignments to meet commitments.
Problem-solving skills and proven ability to resolve engineering issues.
Ability to mentor junior team members.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in a technical discipline.
Experience in utility industry trade organizations.

Responsibilities

Assist with and perform assignments in specialized areas requiring technical skills.
Support projects within scope, schedule, and cost.
Support review of functional specifications for completeness and consider practical limitations.
Collaborate on design activities as a member of a multidisciplinary technical team.
Support basic work planning, budgeting, and cost estimating.
Support development and updating of single-line diagrams, design drawings, and equipment specifications.
Support material procurement.
Support the QA/QC process.
Provide technical support to field and construction groups.
Assist with process and standards improvement.
Collaborate on reporting, including presentations to work groups and management.
Provide technical assistance to others and apply technical knowledge to promote workplace safety and customer satisfaction.
Perform other duties as assigned.