Engineering Technologist (Level III or Senior)

MedStar Health; Hickory (NC); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the utility industry is seeking an Engineering Technologist III or Senior Engineering Technologist to manage major projects and provide technical expertise. This hybrid role requires strong problem-solving skills and experience in project management, aiming to support the company's goals effectively.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience with Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years with Associate degree.
• 6+ years experience with Bachelor’s or 8+ years with Associate for Senior role.
• Experience in utility industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects related to Substation Optimization and Grid Investment Programs.
• Prepare technical reports and ensure business goals are met.
• Conduct studies and develop positive working relationships.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology

Associate Degree in Engineering Technology

Tools

Maximo

BOUD

Job description

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***This position can be filled as a Technologist lll or a Senior Engineering Technologist depending on experience****

Engineering Technologist III is the third level of thenon-Engineer degreed technical support role job classification. Engineering Technologist III provide technical expertise to solve more complex problems and leadership skills to provide oversight and direction of work in a specific area of expertise, with limited supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with a high degree of independence.

Senior Engineering Technologist is the fourth level of the non-Engineer degreed technical support role job classification and considered the career level for the job hierarchy. Senior Engineering Technologist provide technical expertise to solve more complex problems, and leadership skills to manage work in a specific area of expertise, with minimal supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and to have the ability to work independently with increased latitude for unreviewed work.

Responsibilities

Employee in this position will be responsible for the design and management of projects for the Regional Major Projects and Maintain Programs including:

• Substation Optimization/MYRP projects

• DOT relocations

• Grid Investment Programs

• IVVC

• Targeted Opportunities

• Distributed Generation Projects

• System Capacity

• Large Customer Load Additions

• DTUG

• Joint Use

• Large Structure Moves

• Municipal Beautification Projects

• Applies technical expertise in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems in area of expertise,

• Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities,

• Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches with some guidance,

• Conducts engineering and related studies,

• Strives to continually improve job-related, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance,

• Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities,

• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills,

• Maintains accurate records and files,

• Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.

Basic/Required Qualifications

Note: This posting is for one open position. Dependent on relevant experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.

Required/Basic Qualifications - Engineering Technologist III

Either 3+ years of relevant industry experience coupled with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (or equivalent), or 5+ years of experience and Associate Degree in Engineering Technology (or equivalent), or 9+ years equivalent experience without a degree.

Required/Basic Qualifications - Senior Engineering Technologist

Either 6+ years of relevant industry experience coupled with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (or equivalent),

OR 8+ years of experience and Associate Degree in Engineering Technology (or equivalent),

OR 12+ years equivalent experience without a degree.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology

• Good written and oral communication skills

• Experience in the utility industry

• Able to effectively apply basic principles of project management

• Experience using Maximo/BOUD

• Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds

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Working Conditions

• Hybrid

Travel Requirements

5-15%Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)NoRepresented/Union PositionNoVisa Sponsored PositionNo

Posting Expiration Date

Thursday, July 3, 2025

All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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