Engineering Technician - CAD, GIS & Drone Ops for Utilities

NIPCO; Le Mars (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NORTHWEST IOWA POWER COOPERATIVE in Le Mars, IA, seeks an Engineering Technician to provide engineering support, CAD drafting, metering data handling, and member service assistance within the Engineering & Operations Department.

The role covers data management, project support, compliance and safety tasks, and records coordination. Requires a high school diploma plus an associate degree or equivalent utility experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Associate degree in civil, mechanical, electrical, or related technology field, or five or more years of engineering aide, drafting, or related electric utility experience required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to learn AutoCAD, GIS, and utility software applications.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple assignments.
• Ability to work effectively with internal staff, members, contractors, and outside agencies.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of member, employee, operational, and business information.
• Ability to follow safety rules, procedures, and instructions when working in or around electric utility facilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain AutoCAD drawings and engineering records.
• Assist with GIS, document management, and electronic file archiving.
• Support project inspections, data collection, and engineering studies.
• Support drone piloting, photography, photo archiving, and policy compliance.
• Assist with surveying and staking needs.
• Perform other engineering support activities as assigned.
• Support member billing and metering processes.
• Assist with monthly and annual reporting requirements.
• Collect, organize, and maintain operational and load data.
• Assist with forecasting and data analysis activities.
• Administer and track energy efficiency rebate programs.
• Assist with distributed generation application processing and recordkeeping.
• Prepare graphs, reports, presentations, and member service documentation.
• Participate in member and stakeholder meetings as requested.
• Assist with regulatory reporting and compliance documentation.
• Assist with IUC franchising activities.
• Maintain records associated with inspections, maintenance programs, and safety initiatives.
• Coordinate inventory and inspections of first aid supplies, eyewash stations, fire extinguishers, and FR clothing.
• Assist with reliability, environmental, and safety program administration.
• Organize and maintain engineering files and records.
• Scan, archive, and manage electronic documents.
• Assist with easement, zoning, right-of-way, and property record administration.
• Provide support for departmental projects and special assignments.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Communication

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Safety awareness

Education

Associate degree in civil/mechanical/electrical tech

5+ years engineering aide experience

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Microsoft Office

Utility software

Job description

NORTHWEST IOWA POWER COOPERATIVE in Le Mars, IA, seeks an Engineering Technician to provide engineering support, CAD drafting, metering data handling, and member service assistance within the Engineering & Operations Department.

The role covers data management, project support, compliance and safety tasks, and records coordination. Requires a high school diploma plus an associate degree or equivalent utility experience.