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Standards Engineering Technician

Johnson City, TX, US, 78636

$29.73 Minimum Starting Base Pay* + KPI Bonuses + Competitive Benefits

Qualifications may warrant greater starting base pay within the full pay range. Individual base pay is determined by experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.

PHYSICAL OFFICE LOCATION: PEC Headquarters – 201 South Avenue F, Johnson City, TX 78636

Hybrid work options available

Position Summary

This position is responsible for providing complex engineering technology support functions and providing technical assistance to engineering departments, districts and related personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and assist engineers/engineering staff in the preparation, design, and evaluation of construction standards and specifications, material specifications and associated drawings for construction assembly units

• Work collaboratively with the districts and other engineering departments to modify material and construction specifications as needed to support distribution construction and operation

• Act with highest integrity during interactions with Cooperative staff, contractors, and material and equipment suppliers

• Create construction assemblies and add material descriptions for use in construction design in accordance to the National Electric Safety Code (NESC)

• Research technical standards such as the National Electrical Code (NEC) and National Electric Safety Code (NESC) to support modification and creation of specifications

• Prepare specifications for construction, materials and equipment under the direction of a professional engineer

• Provide reports by performing research and gathering supporting data

• Assist management in compliance efforts with NERC standards

• Operate computerized design and drafting software (AutoCAD)

• Maintain, develop drawing database processes and associated software

• Provide technical support/training for various internal departments

• Provide technical and drafting support for the districts and engineering department

• Stay abreast of advances in technology and software

  • Maintain the security of confidential information

  • Stay abreast of advances in technology

  • Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance

  • Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

  Supervisory and/or Leadership Responsibilities

  None

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data, configuration or processing information

• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service

• Knowledge of basic electricity

• Knowledge of engineering and construction processes, materials and products

• Skilled in AutoCAD

• Skilled in time management

• Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities

• Ability to use computer systems and computer applications

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

• Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing

• Ability to anticipate, identify, analyze and resolve conflict and problems

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

  Minimum Qualifications - (Education, Experience, Certification, & Licensing)

• Associate degree in engineering or related field

• Three years related work experience

• Directly related experience may substitute for education

• Have and maintain a valid Texas driver license

  Physical Demands and Work Environment

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel

• The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time

• The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 25 pounds

• The employee may be required to travel

• This position may be required to work outdoors in limited roles

• This position may be required to work more than 40 hours per week

  This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of essential duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties that may be assigned based on the needs of the Cooperative.

Pedernales Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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