Tucson Electric Power · 20 hours ago
Engineering Technician
Kingman, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$31.56/hr - $47.47/hr
2+ years expTucson Electric Power is a subsidiary of UNS Energy Corporation, focused on providing electric and gas services to customers in Arizona. The Engineering Technician will be responsible for developing and maintaining engineering data, performing field data collection, and supporting the design of electric utility projects.
Electrical DistributionEnergyPower Grid
Responsibilities
Collect, modify and update field data used in models of the electric distribution and transmission system for analysis by others
Collect field data required for subsequent technical electric utility design work
Design service installations for residential and small commercial customers
Actively seek to expand personal knowledge and skills required to accomplish position responsibilities
Assist with other department functions as assigned to meet specific needs and for training purposes
All of the above must be done competently on a regular basis
This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures
The primary responsibilities of Level II are all duties and skills required of Level I plus: Design small (typically up to approximately 1000 feet) Primary Line Extensions in the residential and small commercial areas
Design small system improvements involving pole replacements and single phase and three-phase reconductoring
Design small overhead to underground conversions
Design small rebuilds and relocates
Prepare cost estimates and Construction Work Orders utilizing company’s standard software packages
Prepare line extension and other standard customer agreements
Perform field staking duties
Design small residential subdivision projects (typically 10 or fewer lots ) under the supervision of Engineering Technician III or District Engineer
Perform Blue Staking duties
Perform other duties as assigned
All of the above must be done competently on a regular basis
This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures
The primary responsibilities of Level III are all duties and skills required of Level I and Level II plus: Design and take to completion large commercial projects including overhead and underground line extensions and services
Design and take to completion large subdivision projects
Design feeder extensions, rebuilds and relocates
Prepare designs of 69kV line extensions, rebuilds and relocates for review and approval by qualified internal or external engineering personnel
Design system improvement projects to improve power factor and voltage regulation
Design substation feeder exits
Prepare Highway and Railroad Crossings and prepare exhibits for crossing permit applications for review and approval by qualified internal or external engineering personnel
Assist in the planning and documentation required for Capital and O&M budget requests
Provide project management, including review, oversight, scheduling and inspections, to assure project implementation is within the approved scope, schedule and budget
Provide training to Engineering Technicians I and II as part of their development
All of the above must be done competently on a regular basis
This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures
Qualification
Required
Satisfactory completion of high school level English Composition and Math courses including Geometry, Trigonometry and Algebra required
Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of products including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Publisher etc. or equivalent thereof required
Ability to work independently and with others
Ability to work in field situations including the ability to walk on unimproved surfaces to collect field data on existing electric facilities
Ability to work for extended periods utilizing computer display screens and software
Ability to learn and use defined procedures to collect and organize data used by others in engineering applications
Must possess and maintain a valid AZ Driver's license
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds of field data collection gear when needed
AAS degree and at least two (2) years related experience performing duties of an Engineering Technician I or equivalent combination of education and experience
Working knowledge of electric utility construction standards required
Must have demonstrated considerable knowledge of the principles, methods and procedures utilized in all aspects of the Engineering Tech II job classification
Preferred
Satisfactory completion of college level English Composition and Math courses including Geometry, Trigonometry and Algebra preferred
Working knowledge of GIS systems preferred
Satisfactory completion of two (2) year AAS degree, electrical technology preferred
A working knowledge of GIS/GPS tools and equipment with the capability of applying to field situations is preferred
Benefits
401k plan with a generous company match and additional non-discretionary employer contribution for eligible employees
Affordable individual and family health insurance plans
Tuition assistance
Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Company
Tucson Electric Power
Tucson Electric Power provides safe, reliable power to metro.
1001-5000 employees
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