Senior / Engineering Technician
Company: City of Oak Ridge
Location: Oak Ridge
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
Senior / Engineering Technician
Position Information:
The City of Oak Ridge is seeking highly qualified candidates for
the position of Senior / Engineering Technician.
This position provides technical support to the Electrical
Department system by conducting inspections, reviewing submissions,
designing extensions and improvements to electrical system
infrastructure, resolving technical issues, and maintaining systems
and databases for system operation.
The Senior Engineering Technician is distinguished by the ability
to perform electrical engineering designs, perform estimates and
solve complex problems using industry specific software under the
general direction of a registered professional engineer.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the
following:
* Reviews commercial and residential development plans prepared by
others; resolves technical issues during planning and construction
in accordance with applicable codes and safety regulations.
* Researches, builds, and maintains system databases,
communications systems and switching procedures which aid in the
design and increase in system productivity, reliability, and
facilitate system maintenance.
* Responds to residential and commercial customer inquiries and
concerns.
* Resolves technical issues in accordance with applicable codes and
safety regulations; interacts with other departments, City
personnel and external agencies and organizations when required to
accomplish duties.
* Performs mathematical calculations related to electrical system
design including voltage drop, fault current and conductor sizing;
researches and writes equipment specifications.
* Reviews commercial and residential development plans in order to
design electrical infrastructure and make systems improvements.
* Develops, publishes, and maintains specifications and standards
and ensures projects comply with applicable state laws and
departmental policies.
* Conducts field inspections to ensure code compliance and design
compliance, monitors contract performance and reviews invoices.
Forwards to manager for approval.
* Maintains and updates department record keeping systems, both
paper and electronic formats.
* Develops, publishes, maintains, and performs checking for
standards and material specifications.
* Assists other employees and departments in completion of related
duties as necessary.
* Responds to emergencies 24/7 days a week to support power
restoration activities.
* Designs modifications, extensions, and improvements to high
voltage underground and overhead electrical distribution systems;
ensures all designs comply with applicable safety codes, state and
local laws, and departmental policies; obtains necessary easements
and ensures easements are recorded.
* Operates complex engineering software, including system software
evaluating electric load, capacities, alternative feeds and
conducts other system operation-related studies.
* Associates degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or
related field.
* Must meet United States Citizen requirements as determined by the
United States Department of Energy.
* Associates degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or
related field and five (5) years' experience in electrical
utilities.
* Must meet United States Citizen requirements as determined by the
United States Department of Energy.
Candidate Qualifications:
Engineering Technician
Senior Engineering Technician
Interested persons must submit an online application, along with
resume no later than
12:00 noon, Friday October 28, 2022. Application may be obtained on
the City of Oak Ridge website:
https://tn-oakridge.civicplushrms.
(https://tn-oakridge.civicplushrms.com/careers/)
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