Engineering Tech​/Sr - Electric

Position: Engineering Tech 1/2/Sr - Electric
Mid American Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation. Mid American Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation. Mid American Energy Company has an exciting career opportunity available. Take the next step in your career and apply now!

This is a multi-level posting

Associate's degree in a technical field such as civil, electrical, mechanical, construction, computer aided drafting, electrical trade, project management, or equivalent work experience. (Typically three years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess an associate's degree in a technical field.)

Two years of related work experience in field of construction management, civil engineering, computer aided drafting or electrical infrastructure construction and/or design is required for the engineering technician level.

Three or more years of related work experience in field of construction management, civil engineering, computer aided drafting or electrical infrastructure construction and/or design is required for the engineering technician II level.

Five or more years of related work experience in field of construction management, civil engineering, computer aided drafting or electrical infrastructure construction and/or design is required for the senior engineering technician level.

In lieu of an associate's degree and work experience a bachelor's degree will be considered. Effective verbal and written communications skills.

Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.

Project management skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple task and projects concurrently. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

This position is subject to random drug testing. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

We celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

This is a multi-level posting and will be filled at the appropriate level based on education and related experience.

Provide engineering services for cost estimating, design, work instructions, and coordination of construction and maintenance projects on Mid American Energy Company's electric delivery system. (20%)

Prepares routine construction work requests, including work instruction preparation, construction site drawings, preparation of material lists, and engineering calculations. (20%)

Performs a variety of routine field work including, but not limited to locating and sizing services, load determination, utility easement acquisition, staking, and minor survey work. (15%)

Actively engages with customer requests and responds to service needs as appropriate. Works collaboratively with residential and commercial construction developers. (15%)

Provide routine project management for all phases of a project including scheduling, design, estimates, drawings, cost tracking, and project cost projections. (10%)

Verifies and documents construction site readiness, ensuring MEC requirements are met for backfill, grading, and conduit installation requirements. (5%)

Provides customers with scheduling notifications as appropriate (may include but not limited to email, text alerts, and/or phone calls). Also provides customers with scheduling change notifications via the same mediums. (5%) Provide support for work requests,…