Benton PUD · 17 hours ago
Engineering Technician
Kennewick, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$29.06/hr - $29.06/hr
2+ years expBenton PUD is seeking an Engineering Technician to support their customer engineering team through mapping, drafting, and facilities management using GIS and AutoCAD. The role involves maintaining system maps, producing GIS and CAD drawings, and collaborating with engineers and operations staff while providing growth opportunities within the utility industry.
Utilities
Hiring Manager
Amber Melling, SHRM-SCP
Responsibilities
Support the District's mission to serve our customers and foster a positive workplace by personally choosing behavior aligned with our values and ethical code
Ensure the accuracy of District maps with respect to property, customer data, electrical and broadband facilities and equipment by reconciling information gathered from various District documents, processes, and people
Maintain complete records of work orders, permits, property, and easements by drawing, scanning, posting, and inputting data and related information into the GIS, CIS, and Financial systems
Support District operations by running pre-defined queries and producing comprehensive map products using GIS applications
Produce timely and accurate survey information, such as locating property boundaries, corners, section marks, monuments, as well as topological survey products including the creation of plan and profile by using GPS and traditional survey equipment
Deliver accurate and timely records to internal and external customers by using GIS/AutoCAD systems to produce and update drawings of substations, construction standards, equipment, and building layouts
Support providing customer electrical service by anticipating needs, resolving minor field problems, conducting trench and temporary service inspections, and maintaining current knowledge of District rates, policies, NESC, WAC, basic electrical theory/application
Complete other duties as assigned to meet team, department and organizational goals
Qualification
Required
AAS – Engineering Technology, Geographical Information Systems, or related technical degree program; relevant experience and college level coursework may substitute for degree
Must possess and maintain a valid WA driver's license
Valid First Aid and CPR certification or obtain within 12 months of hire
Preferred
2 to 3 years of utility Engineering/GIS Technician experience
Company
Benton PUD
Benton PUD has been a trusted part of the communities we serve for more than 75 years with a long tradition of forward-thinking anchored in our public power heritage and strong customer service focus.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase