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Primary Talent Partners · 1 month ago

Engineering Technologist II

Durham, NC

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$31.13/hr - $36.13/hr

4+ years exp

Primary Talent Partners has a new contract opening for an Engineering Technologist II with our large power and utilities client in Durham, NC. This role involves engineering design, project management, and customer interaction to support electric service delivery.

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Responsibilities

Daily review of Maximo Work Management System for new work orders and changes to existing customer-facing work orders

Call/email/text customers in response to their questions and concerns (no later than next business day)

Arrange to meet with customers on-site to take field notes and work up design sketch to run new electric service to residential/commercial buildings (includes Primary and Secondary Voltage equipment design) to meet customer needs and standards

Estimate costs for customers where applicable prior to service

Design work in Design Lite tool

Provide technical expertise to solve more complex problems and leadership skills to provide oversight and direction of work in a specific area of expertise, with some supervision

Workers are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with greater independence

Provides technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems in area of expertise

Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities

Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches

Conducts engineering and related studies

Strives to continually improve job-related, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance

Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities

Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills

Maintains accurate records and files

Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally

Once work is scheduled, ensure any construction issues are resolved all the way up to the meter being set

Note: No electrical hands-on work required. But PPE (Hard hat, EH safety shoes, leather gloves for hammering/staking, traffic vest) are required. Safety is part of the job

Note: 40 hrs/week is the norm. If there is a major storm, you may be given the opportunity to work in a scout/Damage-Assessor role (with overtime)

Qualification

Electric utility experienceEngineering designDesign Lite toolProject managementCommunication skills

Required

Either a graduate from a college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (or equivalent), or 4 years of experience and Associate Degree in Engineering Technology (or equivalent), or 6 to 10 years equivalent experience with no degree

Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds

Good written and oral communication skills

Experience in the utility industry

Understanding of basic principles of project management