Technical Specialist 2, Substation Engineering

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Supervisor/Manager this position is responsible for executing routine technical activities and coordinating and supporting more complex technical deliverables. The role requires technical aptitude, problem-solving ability, and excellent teamwork skills to be successful.

• Provides technical assistance in support of others.
• Applies technical knowledge to help promote a safe work environment and to enhance customer satisfaction.

Job Description:

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Assist and performs assignments in specialized areas requiring technical skills.

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Supports projects within scope, schedule, and cost.

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Supports review of functional specifications for completeness and consider practical limitations.

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Collaborates with design activities as a member of a multi-disciplinary technical team.

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Supports with basic work planning, budgeting and cost estimating.

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Supports development and updating single line diagrams, and design drawings, and equipment specifications. Supports material procurement.

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Supports QA/QC process.

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Provides technical support to field and construction groups.

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Assist with and improvement processes and standards.

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Collaborates with reporting, including presentations to work groups and management.

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Position may be required to work extended hours including major storm restoration work and associated drills as assigned.

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Other duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description:

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• BS in a technical field from ABET-accredited college.
• Two years of applicable experience or a combination of education and applicable experience. Master’s degree counts as one year.

Skills

• 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 & regulated environment.
• Proven experience applying sound judgment to make decisions.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship development skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with internal and external customers.
• Excellent team player and ability to prioritize assignments to meet commitments.
• Problem-solving skills with proven ability to resolve engineering issues.
• Mentor to junior team members.

Preferred Qualifications

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

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Travel Requirements

• Travels: Yes
• Percent of time: 30% approximately
• Overnight required: Yes

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position - Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling/Reaching - Seldom
• Climb - Seldom
• Kneel - Seldom
• Grab - Seldom
• Bend - Seldom
• Lift/carry over - 10 - 30 LBS approximately
• Vision - Vision acuity to operate vehicle
• Hearing - Receive detailed information if spoken to

Working Conditions

• Wet or Humid - Seldom
• Working near or on moving mechanical parts - Seldom
• Working near or on heavy machinery - Seldom
• Working in high places - Seldom
• Exposed to fumes or airborne particles - Seldom
• Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals - Seldom
• Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions - Seldom
• Work with Electricity - Seldom
• Loud noise conditions (above 87dB)- Seldom