Engineering Technician

JOB DESCRIPTIONSummaryObjectivePrimary contact for distributed generation inquiries. Primary contact for security lighting projects. Support the engineering and operations department's needs for CAD designs and updates. Execute appropriate engineering projects as assigned. Perform all work according to safety rules, regulations, and codes.Essential FunctionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.Understands all rates offered and can thoroughly explain the pros and cons of each rate to Members based off the Members load profile.Maintains necessary files and records, prepares staking sheets, approves interconnection applications, monitors renewable saturation of circuits, and creates CAD drawings.Stays up to date with interconnection standards, can verify a one-line diagram follows interconnection policy, and can create one-line drawings in CAD.Coordinates with engineering for work plan jobs, on-site inspections, meter change out, Member extensions, CAD drawings, phase additions and conversion, new and expanded subdivisions, and all other major construction petenciesEthical conductOral and written communication skillsSelf-motivationTact and ProfessionalismCollaboration skillsInnovationAccuracyMicrosoft OfficeSupervisory ResponsibilityNoneWork EnvironmentThis role occasionally uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet andor humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; explosives. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Works around trenchers, line trucks, live wires, oils spills and clean up, pole top rescue, etc.Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception. The employee must occasionally lift andor move up to 25 pounds.TravelPeriodic travel to state and local destinations, as well as some interstate travel is required.Required Education and ExperienceTwo-Year Technical Degree.Basic knowledge of single and three phase power systems.Classwork experience with CAD systems.Exceptional communication skills.Understand ANSI, UL, and associated codes relating to distributed generation.Preferred Education and ExperienceTwo-Year Electronic Engineering Degree.Knowledge experience of GIS software.Additional Eligibility QualificationsValid Driver's License.Legally eligible to work in the United States.AAPEEO StatementAiken Electric Cooperative, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.At-Will Employment StatementThis job description is intended to outline the general duties and responsibilities of the position and is not a binding contract. Employment with Aiken Electric Cooperative, Inc. (AEC) is on an at-will basis, which means that either the employee or AEC may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, and for any lawful reason.This document does not create an employment contract, expressed or implied, nor does it modify the at-will nature of employment.Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Due to the nature of an electric utility, all employees are subject to working extended hours, holidays, nights, and weekends with or without notice. All employees of Aiken Electric Cooperative, Inc., may be required to work during Annual Meeting. Additional duties or responsibilities may be assigned.

Created: 2025-02-22