Engineering Technician

Engineering Technician

We are looking for talented individuals who are passionate about making an impact in the company and the community.

• Collect, modify and update field data used in models of the electric distribution and transmission system for analysis by others.
• Collect field data required for subsequent technical electric utility design work.
• Design service installations for residential and small commercial customers.
• Prepare Construction Work Orders utilizing company standard software packages.
• Actively seek to expand personal knowledge and skills required to accomplish position responsibilities.
• Assist with other department functions as assigned to meet specific needs and for training purposes.
• Complete all duties on a regular basis.
• Provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.

• All Level I duties and skills.
• Design small Primary Line Extensions in the residential and small commercial areas.
• Design small system improvements involving pole replacements and single phase and three-phase reconductoring.
• Design small overhead to underground conversions.
• Design small rebuilds and relocations.
• Prepare cost estimates and Construction Work Orders utilizing company’s standard software packages.
• Prepare line extension and other standard customer agreements.
• Perform field staking duties.
• Design small residential subdivision projects under the supervision of Engineering Supervisor.
• Perform Blue Staking duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Complete all duties on a regular basis.
• Provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.

• All Level I and Level II duties and skills.
• Design and take to completion large commercial projects including overhead and underground line extensions and services.
• Design and take to completion large subdivision projects.
• Design feeder extensions, rebuilds and relocates.
• Prepare designs of 69kV line extensions, rebuilds and relocates for review and approval by qualified internal or external engineering personnel.
• Design system improvement projects to improve power factor and voltage regulation.
• Design substation feeder exits.
• Prepare Highway and Railroad Crossings and prepare exhibits for crossing permit applications for review and approval by qualified internal or external engineering personnel.
• Assist in the planning and documentation required for Capital and O&M budget requests.
• Provide project management, including review, oversight, scheduling and inspections, to assure project implementation is within the approved scope, schedule and budget.
• Provide training to Engineering Technicians I and II as part of their development.
• Complete all duties on a regular basis.
• Provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.

• Level I
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook).
  • Ability to work independently and with others.
  • Ability to work in field situations and walk unimproved surfaces to collect field data.
  • Ability to work extended periods utilizing computer display screens and software.
  • Ability to learn and use defined procedures to collect and organize data used in engineering applications.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid AZ Driver’s license.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds of field data collection gear when needed.
  • Working knowledge of GIS systems (preferred).
  • Working knowledge of electric utility construction standards (preferred).
  • Working knowledge of electric utility construction materials (preferred).
• Level II
  • All Level I requirements.
  • 18 months experience as a Engineering Technician I or equivalent.
  • Working knowledge of electric utility construction standards required.
  • Working knowledge of GIS/GPS tools and equipment with capability to apply in field situations (preferred).
• Level III
  • All Level I and Level II requirements.
  • 3 years experience as an Engineering Technician II or equivalent.
  • Demonstrated considerable knowledge of the principles, methods, and procedures utilized in all aspects of the Engineering Tech II job classification.

Hourly pay: $31.56 - $47.47

Apply by July 17, 2026.

All employees are expected and required to adhere to the Company Code of Ethics and Principles of Conduct.