Power Engineering Technologist II - Columbus, OH

Seneca Resources Company, LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Resources is seeking an entry-level Engineering Technologist to support power distribution projects across residential, commercial, and industrial facilities. Under supervision, you will learn design workflows, data entry, and technical skills for safe, cost-effective installations while visiting job sites and communicating status.

You will develop proficiency with design software and support both internal and external customer goals professionally, with mentoring and training provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Associate’s degree preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in non-engineering science, math, or business is also preferred.
• 0-1 year experience in power distribution engineering, craft, GIS, or CAD work.
• Ability to read and interpret procedural documents and write basic correspondence.
• Basic math skills including fractions, percentages, ratios, algebra, and geometry.
• Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions and handle standardized situations.
• Self-motivated, reliable, technically competent, and a team player with effective communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid driver’s license and suitable vehicle for business use (mileage reimbursed).
• Ability to participate in storm restoration activities if needed.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety policies, apply codes and regulations.
• Prepare project packages and conduct job site visits.
• Communicate job status to internal and external customers.
• Develop technical proficiency with design software.
• Support client design workflows and data entry.
• Learn and apply client workflows under supervision and mentoring.

Skills

Reading & interpreting docs

Basic math

MS Office

Team player

Effective communication

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree preferred

Bachelor’s degree in non-engineering science/math/business preferred

Tools

CAD

GIS

Power distribution design software

Job description

Position Description:

This is an entry-level Engineering Technologist role focused on applying technical skills to evaluate options and design safe, cost-effective, and reliable facilities for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Under supervision and mentoring, the incumbent will learn and apply client design workflows, data entry, and technical skills related to power distribution and electrical facility installations. Responsibilities include adhering to safety policies, applying codes and regulations, preparing project packages, job site visits, and communicating job status. The role requires developing technical proficiency with design software and supporting both internal and external customer goals professionally.

Required Skills/Education:

High school diploma or GED required.

Associate’s degree preferred; Bachelor’s degree in non-engineering science, math, or business is also preferred.

0-1 year experience in power distribution engineering, craft, GIS, or CAD work.

Ability to read and interpret procedural documents and write basic correspondence.

Basic math skills including fractions, percentages, ratios, algebra, and geometry.

Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions and handle standardized situations.

Self-motivated, reliable, technically competent, and a team player with effective communication skills.

Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Valid driver’s license and suitable vehicle for business use (mileage reimbursed).

Ability to participate in storm restoration activities if needed.

About Seneca Resources:

Seneca Resources is a client driven provider of strategic Information Technology consulting services and Workforce Solutions to government and industry. Seneca Resources is a leading IT services provider with offices in Virginia, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina and New York that service clients throughout the United States.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workplace.