Engineering Assistant – Distribution Standards

Cleco; Pineville (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleco is seeking an Engineering Assistant II to support distribution standards engineers in evaluating and approving materials while maintaining the Distribution Construction Manual for Cleco’s electrical distribution system.

You will collaborate with distribution engineers, operations personnel, and vendors to ensure standards meet system needs, update SAP, and participate in project inspections for compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology or related field.
• 0-3+ years of related experience.
• Preferred experience in mechanical and computer aided drafting and design (CADD).
• Business acumen pertaining to the Utility industry.
• Knowledge of leading practices for their practice area.
• Planning and project management skills.
• Willingness and ability to learn new technologies on the job.
• Proficient at functioning effectively within a team environment, present ideas and opinions in a respective and collegial manner.

Responsibilities

• Champions a culture of transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and operational excellence.
• Updates and maintains the Distribution Construction Manual in collaboration with engineers and operations to meet system needs.
• Collaborates with vendors to obtain pricing, part numbers, and product specifications used on the distribution system.
• Provides technical information to distribution operations to ensure awareness of new standards, procedures, and changes.
• Assists engineers in creating or revising Compatible Units due to labor/material changes.
• Works with stores to add new material and update SAP for availability.
• Supports project inspections to ensure construction complies with standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Planning and Organizing

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology or related field

0-3+ years of related experience

Tools

CAD / CADD

Job description

Cleco is seeking an Engineering Assistant II to support distribution standards engineers in evaluating and approving materials while maintaining the Distribution Construction Manual for Cleco’s electrical distribution system.

You will collaborate with distribution engineers, operations personnel, and vendors to ensure standards meet system needs, update SAP, and participate in project inspections for compliance and continuous improvement.