Engineering Technician

NOTICE OF VACANCY - INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

CLOSES APRIL 5, 2024

Position Description:

The Engineering Technician must be able to proficiently perform all of the duties of the lower classifications. The Engineering Technician will be responsible for developing and maintaining engineering data consistent with Company standards, project guidelines, engineering procedures, accounting procedures, and other applicable rules and regulations that are or may come into effect.

Position-Related Responsibilities for Level I:

• 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;

• 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;

• All of the above must be done competently on a regular basis.

• This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.

Position-Related Responsibilities for Level II:

The primary responsibilities of Level II are all duties and skills required of Level I plus:

• Design small (typically up to approximately 1000 feet) 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 relocates;

• 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 (typically 10 or fewer lots ) under the supervision of Engineering Technician III or District Engineer;

• Perform Blue Staking duties;

• Perform other duties as assigned;

• All of the above must be done competently on a regular basis.

• This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.

Position-Related Responsibilities for Level III:

The primary responsibilities of Level III are all duties and skills required of Level I and Level II plus:

• 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;

• All of the above must be done competently on a regular basis.

• This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for Level I:

• Satisfactory completion of high school level English Composition and Math courses including Geometry, Trigonometry and Algebra required;

• Satisfactory completion of college level English Composition and Math courses including Geometry, Trigonometry and Algebra preferred;

• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of products including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Publisher etc. or equivalent thereof required;

• Ability to work independently and with others;

• Ability to work in field situations including the ability to walk on unimproved surfaces to collect field data on existing electric facilities;

• Ability to work for extended periods utilizing computer display screens and software;

• Ability to learn and use defined procedures to collect and organize data used by others 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;

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for Level II:

The knowledge, skills, and abilities of Level II are all those required of Level I plus:

• AAS degree and at least two (2) years related experience performing duties of an Engineering Technician I or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Satisfactory completion of two (2) year AAS degree, electrical technology preferred;

• Working knowledge of electric utility construction standards required;

• A working knowledge of GIS/GPS tools and equipment with the capability of applying to field situations is preferred;

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for Level III:

The knowledge, skills, and abilities of Level III are all those required of Level I and Level II plus:

• Must have demonstrated considerable knowledge of the principles, methods and procedures utilized in all aspects of the Engineering Tech II job classification.
• AAS degree and at least two (2) years related experience performing duties of an Engineering Technician II or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Movement from the Engineering Technician I to Engineering Technician II classification and from the Engineering Technician II to Engineering Technician III classification will not be solely based upon time. It will primarily be based on competency in performing the required tasks and the skills attained by the individual employees. Management reserves the right to assign work consistent with the provisions of Article 4 of the collective bargaining agreement and shall not be in conflict with the provisions of Article 18.6 or any other provisions of said agreement. Assignment of work will be based upon the skill levels of the employees available and the nature/scope and complexity of the tasks assigned.

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

Starting pay: $29.60/hr for Eng Tech I, $35.21/hr for Eng Tech II, $41.51 for Eng Tech III