Engineering Technician

Engineering Technician

The Clae Electric Cooperative, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Technician to handle electric service applications or inquiries, maintain records, prepare minor staking sheets, and process permits/right-of-way easements under the direct supervision of an Engineering Supervisor – District, Senior Engineer, or assigned Division Manager.

• Staking Sheets:
  Prepares staking sheets for minor overhead and underground projects.
• Permits:
  Prepares and processes municipal, county, and FDOT permits/right-of-way easements; compiles and submits reports as required or directed.
• Geographic Information System (GIS):
  Utilizes GIS, ensuring projects are properly and timely entered into GIS.
• Work with Members, Builders or Developers:
  Ensures clear understanding between Clay Electric and members, builders or developers regarding new service requirements stipulated in the Standards for Electric Service and member needs.
• Job Orders:
  Receives, stakes and processes job orders, ensuring required engineering and related data/records are kept up to date.
• Cost Estimates:
  Prepares cost estimates as required.
• Reports:
  Prepares and processes reports related to construction and maintenance activities.
• Safety:
  Practices safe work habits in the performance of all job duties and follows applicable portions of the Cooperative Safety Manual.
• Other Essential Duties:
  Performs additional duties as required to benefit the Cooperative and its members, including responding to or assisting in emergency situations.

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus two (2) years of experience as a Clay Electric Engineering Aide and completion of two out of the three phases in the Hi-Line Comprehensive Staking Technician training curriculum.

Individuals in this position must maintain a valid State of Florida driver’s license.

Substitution:
Experience as a staking technician at an electric utility may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis; experience as a journey-level Lineworker, Serviceworker or Field Electrical Equipment Technician may substitute on a two (2) years for one (1) year basis; a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology from an ETAC/ABET accredited program may substitute for the minimum training and experience requirement.

• Ability to use a laptop computer and understand circuit diagrams, computer‑displayed mapping, the customer information system and other computer‑based systems as required.
• Ability to comprehend and understand construction work plans, plans and specifications.
• Ability to assist in the preparation of work studies and surveys.
• Ability to work with other divisions to render the most efficient service possible.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Clay Electric’s Construction Standards, National Electric Safety Code, National Electric Code and Clay Electric’s Standards for Electric Service.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other technology software/tools used in the department, including the use of iPads and other company‑issued electronic devices.

Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants for employment shall be considered on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, physical or mental handicap or disability, where otherwise qualified, or marital or veteran status. Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. treats all employees equally without discrimination in rates of pay and other opportunities for advancement.

Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. has a drug‑free workplace policy.

Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. participates in E‑Verify, which electronically compares information entered on the Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I‑9, with records contained in Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security databases.