Minimum starting pay for this position is $69,120 annually or commensurate with experience
Minimum starting pay for this position is $69,120 annually or commensurate with experience
Position Summary
This position is responsible for performing routine technical work, applying established techniques and procedures to perform engineering tasks under the direction of a professional engineer.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Review and evaluate transmission line design under the direction of a professional engineer
Research technical specifications
Operate computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment
Study technical data to determine appropriate limits and variables for product, process or materials specifications
Prepare and study technical drawings, specifications of transmission lines and topographical maps to become familiar with standards and customer requirements
Confer with management, engineers, customers and others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects and products
Review construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes and customer requirements
Prepare specifications for purchase of materials and equipment
Perform detailed calculations to define and establish manufacturing, construction and installation standards and specifications
Review and report project progress to assure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time and within budget
Perform a variety of standard engineering computations and analysis
Prepare engineering drawings, maps and construction specifications
Perform basic staking and survey work
Research material specifications and resolve basic material issues
Research technical specifications
• 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 Power System transmission materials, such as structures, foundations, insulators, anchor bolts, etc.
Skilled in time management
Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities
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
Headquartered in Johnson City, Texas, Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) is the largest distribution electric cooperative in the U.S. We deliver electricity to over 360,000 accounts which serves approximately 1 million Central Texans across an 8,100-square-mile service area, growing at a rapid pace, year over year. Since our founding in 1938 by then-Congressman Lyndon B. Johnson, it has been our mission to provide safe, reliable, low-cost power to the members we serve.
