Engineering Technician - Electric Service Center

Position: Engineering Technician 1 - 3 - Electric Service Center

SPRINGFIELD UTILITY BOARD IS RECRUITING FOR AN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 1 - 3

DIVISION

Electric Service Center

REPORTS TO

Electric Engineering Manager

STATUS/HOURS

Non-Exempt / Union / Full Time / M - F / 7:00 – 3:30

HOURLY RANGE

Engineering Tech 1: $41.07 - $48.03/hour (position will start at $41.07/hour)

Engineering Tech 2: $45.34 - $53.34/hour (position will start at $45.34/hour)

POSTING DATE

Monday, January 5, 2026

CLOSING DATE

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.

Job Description

Please read the Electrical Engineering Technician job description in full before applying. You can access the job description to learn about the duties and responsibilities as well as the required minimum qualifications and physical and mental requirements for the position. Access is available on the SUB careers site.

Minimum Qualifications Experience

• Engineering Tech 1:
  Two years of applicable electric utility experience as related to the Essential Functions; or technical/engineering work, academic experience, or construction management experience as related to the Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities for an Engineering Tech 1 may substitute.
• Engineering Tech 2:
  Five years of applicable electric utility experience as related to the Essential Functions; or technical/engineering work, academic experience, or construction management experience as related to the Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities for an Engineering Tech 2 may substitute.

Education/Licenses/Certifications

• Minimum:
  High school diploma or equivalent
• Driving is an essential function of this position. Therefore, a valid Oregon driver’s license (must obtain within first six months) is required.
• Preferred:
  • Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Bachelor degree in Engineering

• Apprentice/Journey-level trades experience.

Submitting Your Application Materials

The following application materials are required:

• Completed SUB Application for Employment The Application can be completed online at: SUB Careers page
• Cover Letter
• Resume

SUB encourages all qualified individuals to apply. SUB is committed to cultural diversity, equity and inclusion, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including disability and veteran status.

ABOUT SUB

Springfield Utility Board is an independently operated municipal electric and water utility governed by a locally-elected board. Serving 25+ square miles in and around the City of Springfield, Oregon (pop. 55,000), the utility offers its customers some of the lowest water and electric rates in the Pacific Northwest. SUB is a customer-owned community resource. SUB is owned by and responsible to the people it serves.

As an independent agency, all rates paid go directly back into operating the utility.

SUB is a great place to work! Our employees are valued, respected and appreciated for their skills, knowledge and the diverse backgrounds that they bring to SUB. We’re proud of our talented employees and their accomplishments to make SUB the best and most cost-effective utility we can be!

THE COMMUNITY

Springfield is a family-friendly community located in the south Willamette Valley and nestled between the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers, both known for excellent fishing. The Eugene-Springfield metropolitan area is easily accessible by Interstate 5 and Oregon’s second largest airport. The region is home to several colleges, including the University of Oregon, and provides activities for a wide variety of interests, including performing arts, sports, and outdoor recreation.

SUB’S MISSION

The Mission of the Springfield Utility Board is to provide safe, reliable, cost-effective utility related services to the citizens and businesses of the Springfield community.

In providing these services:

Keep the costs of its services affordable;

Provide for prudent financial reserves;

Ensure that all services offered and provided by SUB meet or exceed the community’s standards for quality & safety;

Continue to study opportunities and pursue options that provide value to SUB’s customers.

The Board believes that SUB’s mission is best accomplished through a strong team relationship between the Board and management. This partnership will provide consistency of purpose and direction to the organization and empowers employees to continue to build the kind of organization necessary to meet customers’ utility needs.

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