Electrical Distribution Tech — GIS/SCADA & CIP Projects

UNC-Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC-Chapel Hill seeks an Electric Distribution Systems Engineering Technician to manage construction and obsolescence projects for the university's distribution network. The role requires experience with GIS, LiDAR, SCADA, and field configurations of 12 kV+ systems, plus the ability to coordinate with engineers, contractors, and state officials.

Responsibilities include writing work orders in IBM Maximo, using Bluebeam Revu, and ensuring compliance with CIP processes while pursuing Professional

Qualifications

• Understanding of electric utility distribution systems (12 kV+), including SCADA, metering, switching operations, and system documentation.
• Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), LiDAR, engineering drawings, and electrical system diagrams.
• Field experience with overhead and underground medium-voltage electrical distribution system circuit configurations and construction-related projects.
• Familiarity with the North Carolina State Capital Improvement Plan ( CIP ) project framework and associated processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with peers, customers, contractors, engineers, and state officials.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, for reporting, analysis, and presentations.
• Ability and desire to pursue Professional Engineer licensure.
• Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience: experience with a municipality underground electrical distribution system; experience working with a utility electrical system; familiarity with Schweitzer Electric relays; experience in design, operation, and/or control of electrical distribution systems within electric utility, large industrial complex, or multi-disciplined campus.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction/obsolescence projects for Electric Distribution Systems.
• Write work orders using Bluebeam Revu and IBM Maximo; coordinate with contractors, designers, and state officials.
• Ensure compliance with CIP project framework and document project status and requirements.

Skills

Electric distribution familiarity

Strong communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

GIS

LiDAR

SCADA

Bluebeam Revu

IBM Maximo

Microsoft Office

Job description

UNC-Chapel Hill seeks an Electric Distribution Systems Engineering Technician to manage construction and obsolescence projects for the university's distribution network. The role requires experience with GIS, LiDAR, SCADA, and field configurations of 12 kV+ systems, plus the ability to coordinate with engineers, contractors, and state officials.

Responsibilities include writing work orders in IBM Maximo, using Bluebeam Revu, and ensuring compliance with CIP processes while pursuing Professional