Title: Engineering Technologist I location: Durham, NC duration: 6 months contract
We are in search of an Engineering Technologist to join our diverse and fast-paced organization. As a core team member, you will be interacting with other electric utility disciplines, playing a valuable part in performing field inspections, engineering design work and calculations.
Additionally, you will provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews to ensure all applicable engineering and construction standards have been met, as well as conducting root cause analysis of outages and mitigation using engineering principles and design. You ll engage with technical design and Client standards, ensuring quality and timeliness of design deliverables to QAQC.
Responsibilities will include:
Review work provided by Client and assess requirements of scopes.
Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews to ensure all applicable engineering and construction standards have been met.
Conduct root cause analysis of outages and mitigation using engineering principles and design.
Travel to sites as needed, perform inspections and return to the office to perform engineering design work; about 80% of your time will be spent traveling locally and regionally, collecting field data that will assist in the development of electrical design work packages
Background Requirements:
High School diploma or equivalent is required; Associates Degree or higher in engineering technology or related is preferred
Willingness to perform both field and office work
Written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in outdoor environments, as some field work could be required
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Power/Utilities experience is preferred
Previous experience with field data collection is preferred
This role requires a valid US driver's license as local and regional travel is required
Professional Attributes that will help you succeed in this role:
Collaborative attitude and inclusivity of individuals of diverse backgrounds and geographic locations.
Ability to work with limited supervision
Positive attitude
Professional dress and demeanor.
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