Engineering Technician

Location:
Greensboro, NC

We are in search of an Engineering Technologist to join our diverse and fast-paced organization. As a core team member, you will be interacting with other electric utility disciplines, playing a valuable part in performing field inspections, engineering design work and calculations. As a part of this work, you’ll be coordinating with permit agencies, right-of-way specialists, system owners, field leaders, forestry leaders, and 3rd party owners for joint-owned poles.

Additionally, you will provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews to ensure all applicable engineering and construction standards have been met, as well as conducting root cause analysis of outages and mitigation using engineering principles and design. You’ll engage with technical design and Client standards, ensuring quality and timeliness of design deliverables to QAQC.

• Review work provided by Client and assess requirements of scopes.
• Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews to ensure all applicable engineering and construction standards have been met.
• Conduct root cause analysis of outages and mitigation using engineering principles and design.
• Travel to sites as needed, perform inspections and return to the office to perform engineering design work; about 80% of your time will be spent traveling locally and regionally, collecting field data that will assist in the development of electrical design work packages.

• High School diploma or equivalent is required;
  Associates Degree or higher in engineering technology or related is preferred.
• Willingness to perform both field and office work.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in outdoor environments, as some field work could be required.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Power/Utilities experience is preferred.
• Previous experience with field data collection is preferred.
• This role requires a valid US driver's license as local and regional travel is required.

• Collaborative attitude and inclusivity of individuals of diverse backgrounds and geographic locations.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Positive attitude.
• Professional dress and demeanor.

• Pay Rate / Range: $20-$23.91

The above salary range represents the range expected for the position; however, final salary offers are based on a number of factors such as the position’s responsibilities; the candidate’s experience, education, and skills; location; travel required; and current market conditions.

This program requires US Citizenship

ABBTECH is an EOE/Minorities/Women/Disabled Individuals/Veterans