Engineering Technician

SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative; Illinois; On-site; USD 3,662,000 - 7,376,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined Benefit Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (Vacation/Sick/Family)

Job summary

SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative (SEIEC) seeks an Engineering Technician to assist in designing and staking electric lines, procuring right of way, and performing load calculations for new and existing services. The role includes communicating with members and advising on service connections.

Ideal candidates hold an associate degree in Engineering Technology or related field, with MS Office, ESRI GIS, and AutoCAD proficiency, and a valid driver’s license. Utility experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred
• Professional experience in the utility industry is a plus
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products
• Experience with Esri GIS and AutoCAD is desirable
• Ability to plan project schedules with deadlines and apply critical thinking
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must possess a valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Designing and staking of electric lines
• Procuring right of way for projects
• Load calculations for new and existing services
• Communicating with and advising members on service matters

Skills

CRITICAL THINKING

WRITTEN & VERBAL COMMUNICATION

VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE

Education

Associates in Engineering Science or Electric Engineering Technology

Bachelors in Electrical or Civil Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Esri software

AutoCAD

Job description

SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative, Inc. (SEIEC) is a member-owned, not-for-profit, electric distribution Cooperative headquartered in Carrier Mills, Illinois. SEIEC provides service to 10 counties in southeastern Illinois serving over 24,000 accounts.

POSITION

SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative (SEIEC), located at 100 Cooperative Way, Carrier Mills, IL, is seeking qualified candidates to fill an Engineering Technician position. The Engineering Technicians responsibilities include, but are not limited to, designing and staking of electric lines, procuring right of way, load calculations for new and existing services and communicating and advising members on matters pertaining to new and existing electrical service.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Minimum qualifications are Associates in Engineering Science, Electric Engineering Technology or equivalent, Bachelors in Electrical or Civil Engineering is preferred
• Professional experience in the utility industry is a plus
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products
• Experience and knowledge in ESRI software and AutoCAD desired
• Ability to plan project schedules with deadlines and ability to apply critical thinking
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must possess a valid driver’s license

BENEFITS:

• Defined Benefit Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off Includes Vacation, Sick Time and Family Sick Time

SALARY:

Hourly Wage Range -$26.58-$53.54 per hour (Wage will be Commensurate on Qualifications and Experience)

An Equal Opportunity Employer.