Title: Engineering Tech II
location: Framingham, MA
duration: 6 months/ yes or hire
seeking Engineer Techs for our Framingham, MA office.
The successful candidate will have an interest in developing construction work packages for the electric distribution system using various software systems and construction standards. Distribution systems may be in an OH, UG, or URD environment.
Project work may include joint use make ready, and street light projects. Work packages will be developed using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools, Work Management Systems (WMS), and other client systems. Project work will require performing engineering calculations that may include: structural analysis of poles, guying, cable pulling, electric demand, fault currents, and coordination of protective devices.
Assignments may also include: preparing forestry trimming requests, facilitating permit and Right-of-Way acquisition, development of a BOM, estimating costs, and customer advocacy such as acquiring easements or calculating a customer Contribution in Aid of Construction (CIAC).
Distribution Designer Responsibilities:
Design and construction work package development of electrical overhead and underground distribution systems (operating from 4kV through 138kV), mostly associated with programmatic work such as overloaded transformers, inspection and maintenance, joint use, and inspection reports.
Comply with quality control and safe work practices and maintain compliance with project scope, schedule and budget.
Distribution Designer Required Education & Experience:
Level 1 Associate Distribution Technician: High School Diploma with technical experience or AS in a technical field with 0-1 years of experience
Distribution Designer Requirements for all levels:
Experience with ESRI, AutoCAD 3D, Civil 3D, PLS-CADD, MicroStation, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a plus
Familiarity with Pole Loading software ( O-Calc, SPIDA Calc, Pole Foreman) and SAP
Proven ability to communicate with clients and project teams
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience with projects in distribution design: using medium voltage switchgear, voltage conversion projects, distribution automation projects
Experience with development of civil & electrical packages associated with complex cable/conduit in dense urban environments.
Successful candidates can look forward to a fast paced, diverse work environment and flexible work hours/work arrangements as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth including:
Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT) Tech
Professional Engineer License (PE)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Leadership training
Management opportunities.
In this role, you can also expect to gain experience / expertise in:
NESC
Structural Pole Modeling
Electrical Power Calculations
GIS design
Project management
Financial management hybrid technician
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