Engineering Technician

The Energy Cooperative, headquartered in Newark, Ohio, serves over 72,000 electric, natural gas and propane members throughout east-central Ohio. As a non‑profit cooperative, we are member‑owned and controlled by the members we serve. We are committed to serving our members safe, high quality energy services at a reasonable price. We believe in our employees and strive to provide fair, honest and equal treatment with a commitment to training, education, and opportunity for advancement in a safe and secure environment.

At The Energy Cooperative, we take pride in offering competitive benefits and want our employees to have what they need to be their best.

Here’s a glimpse of the programs we offer our employees:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance Programs for Employee, Spouse and Children
• Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time‑Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Traditional 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program

We are currently looking to fill the position of Engineering Technician for our Utica Service Center. This position works under the direction of the Engineering Manager. An individual in this position will investigate, survey, and stake electric distribution lines according to construction specifications and prepare staking sheets. An individual in this position must be able to work independently with minimal supervision in addition to demonstrating a high level of responsibility and follow through.

• Support and incorporate the Cooperative’s Mission, Vision and Values in personal and professional behavior and decisions.
• Comply with Cooperative policies, procedures, goals, and objectives and meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Understand, observe, and enforce cooperative safety and security procedures and report potentially unsafe conditions to department supervisor and/or safety department personnel.
• Investigate, survey, and stake electric distribution lines according to construction specifications and prepare staking sheets.
• Survey structure staking of aerial and underground electrical facilities.
• Design line and perform staking for aerial and underground distribution projects along with secondary delivery voltages in accordance with all construction specifications.
• Prepare staking sheets, CAD and construction drawings, and all permits required for each staking project.
• Involved with right of way acquisition and procurement as it relates to the construction of electric facilities.
• Prepare necessary paperwork and performs field measurement required for joint pole use.
• Respond to residential member requests for electric service.
• Determine the required electrical facilities including transformer size, wire size, and voltage needed to serve the members/consumers power requirements.
• Perform other related work in addition to other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Experience and
  
  Education:
  
  Two‑year degree in civil engineering or surveying preferred, five years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education, experience and training surrounding electric distribution line staking. Working knowledge of construction practices and procedures. Previous experience working with the general public and must demonstrate the importance of providing quality customer service.
• Certificates, Licenses and Training: Individual must possess and maintain a valid State of Ohio Driver’s License and good driving record. The individual must be available for travel to training classes or schooling that might be held away from the assigned reporting location. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
• Language and Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
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