Senior Engineering Technical Analyst

Duties

• The Senior Engineering Technical Analyst will integrate with Operations' and construction teams during gas construction associated with large gas distribution replacement projects and small gas distribution projects.
• Integrate with Operations' and construction teams on moderately complex projects and ensure they are completed according to plan, leverage equipment and technologies to assist with positional verifications and document in-field changes necessary during construction.
• Support construction teams in the field and assist in collecting as-installed gas asset information with GPS antennas leveraging GIS applications to manage relevant data.
• The position will report to the Contractor Oversight Liaison and coordinate with Engineering personnel assigned to large, complex distribution plastic gas main construction projects.
• Leverage GIS and GPS technologies to collect as-installed and existing asset information on construction projects for purposes of records development. Support complex construction concerns where positional relationships are required.
• Develop, maintain, and apply documentation processes associated with integrated systems including hardware, applications, protocols, detailed point lists and revision control associated with GIS and GPS technology implementation.
• Participate in meetings or demonstrations as necessary such as Operating Reviews, technology field demonstrations, pre-construction meetings.
• Travel is required to job sites and project meetings and may vary dependent upon location.
• Willing to work additional hours, as necessary, to meet deadlines.
• Other non-essential duties as assigned or may be necessary.
• Utility locating.
• Additionally, there is specific equipment that the analysts will be required to carry. Ladders, GPS antennas, Ipad, laptop, rod extensions, paint, personal protective equipment, etc. In addition the vehicles will be on construction sites on and off road.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of there (3) years of related applicable work experience
• (OR) Associate degree with a minimum of six (6) years of related applicable work experience
• (OR) High School Diploma with a minimum of ten (10) years of applicable work experience
• Utility Locator Experience
• Technical understanding of construction, design, and record development of natural gas distribution systems and principles, including construction print reading, understanding of construction and safety practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to coordinate project(s) needs and priorities simultaneously.
• Communication and Presentation Skills
• Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna hardware and software usage
• Understanding of Surveying Control practices
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software understanding. ESRI ArcGIS Pro, Arc Map, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online and Field Maps
• Familiarity with Natural Gas Distribution systems.
• Teamwork, analytical thinking, and willingness to learn new topics
• Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TEAMs, etc.)
• Locating equipment
• Contractors must, at minimum, obtain an OSHA 10-hour Construction Certification. Considering that we operate in Michigan, MIOSHA Part 9 regulations must be met.

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance:
Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance:
Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through Met Life. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance:
Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

401(k) Plan:
The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.