Design & Stake Project Engineer Technician

Clay Today; Spokane, Northern (WA, KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kootenai Electric Cooperative in Idaho is seeking a Project Engineering Technician to design and stake line extensions, maintain and repair distribution/transmission lines, and manage capital projects according to KEC standards. You will perform system designs, research property ownership, and assist with easements and permits across multiple jurisdictions.

The role requires a 2-year technical degree or equivalent, knowledge of surveying, and experience with AutoCAD/utility design.

Qualifications

• Must have 2-year technical degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Knowledgeable of surveying and customer service experience preferred.
• Experience with overhead/underground power line design and NESC/NEC knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Designs, surveys and stakes new member line extensions, maintenance requests, and capital projects to KEC and NESC standards.
• Performs power distribution system designs for subdivisions and lays designs out in design software (e.g. AutoCAD).
• Researches property ownership and assists in researching existing easements.
• Assists in preparing and securing easements and researching plats/surveys.
• Obtains permits for modifying, replacing or installing new infrastructure across jurisdictions.
• Sizes transformers and conductors to meet member needs and meets with members for design phases.
• Develops and quotes cost estimates and represents KEC in coordinating groups.
• Works with state, county and city road relocations; supports budgeting and project tracking.
• Evaluates joint use-attachment requests and makes recommendations for improvements.
• Assists with training entry level Project Engineering Technicians and other duties as required.

Skills

Safety

Quality of Work

Productivity

Technical Skills/Knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Accountability

Integrity

Professionalism

Cooperative Goals Alignment

Problem-Solving

Surveying knowledge

Customer service experience

Overhead/underground power line design

NESC/NEC knowledge

Education

2-year technical degree in engineering or applied science

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Kootenai Electric Cooperative in Idaho is seeking a Project Engineering Technician to design and stake line extensions, maintain and repair distribution/transmission lines, and manage capital projects according to KEC standards. You will perform system designs, research property ownership, and assist with easements and permits across multiple jurisdictions.

The role requires a 2-year technical degree or equivalent, knowledge of surveying, and experience with AutoCAD/utility design.