Our partners at Unity Design Group in Modesto, CA are looking for a Senior Engineering Tech. This position will be working directly for Unity Design Group (not Factory Technologies) and will require living in the greater Modesto, CA area..

JOB SUMMARY

While working for Unity Design Group, you would assist several of our public works and electric utility clients with complex technical and administrative assignments, and oversee actions taken, related to service reliability, facility utilization, safety, record keeping, and customer interactions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide excellent customer service by answering and resolving telephone and walk-in customer inquires and complaints related to new electric service and reliability. Research and evaluate service reliability problems resulting from fuse operations or other causes and oversee corrective action. Administer and tabulate customer surveys, and follow-up on complaints. Facilitate and oversee the job scheduling reports and meetings.
• Oversee and perform special projects for the Engineering Administration, including those related to providing new electric service and customer requirements.
• Oversee electric facility records and transformer loading.
• Comply with and enforce all client rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned by direct supervisor.
• Prepare detailed engineering designs and drawings related to the construction of a variety of electrical generation, transmission and distribution systems under the direction of an electrical engineer.
  
• Prepare engineering calculations including electrical load and fuse size, pole and arm stress calcs, primary and secondary voltage drops and flicker for electrical line construction projects.
  
• Process applications for facility changes and overhead and underground line extensions; coordinate and schedule capital projects.
  
• Perform inspections of construction and job sites as necessary; estimate required labor and materials; ensure compliance with regulations and standards; order materials for each job site.
  
• Participate in the preparation of a variety of drawings, specifications and material estimates related to electrical engineering projects including generation, transmission and distribution systems; update distribution maps at the completion of construction.
  
• Revise electrical diagrams of installation for equipment and a variety of other construction projects; assist in the testing of installed equipment.
  
• Prepare a variety of studies and reports related to specific area of assignment; conduct customer surveys; assist in the preparation of short and long range planning.
  
• Develop engineering construction standards; download and read research recorders; troubleshoot field recorder problems; identify opportunities for improving electrical system efficiency.
  
• Answer questions and concerns from the public regarding electrical engineering activities; provide information related to methods and standards to the public and developers.
  
• Update and maintain records and files in the computer.
  
• Utilize GIS and other software including engineering and design applications.
  
• Prepare a variety of reports and records related to electrical engineering; update and maintain records and files related to area of assignment.
  
• Coordinate and review the work of technical staff assigned to engineering; assist in training and inspect work performed by assigned staff.
  
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the skills and abilities would be:

Education

• Usually exhibited by a person with an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering, drafting, electricity and trigonometry.

Experience

• Usually exhibited by a person with 10+ years in electric utility design and 3 years of increasingly responsible experience performing duties.

Skills and Abilities

• Interpersonal and Communication
  • Must have ability to effectively communicate with other employees, customers and representatives of other utilities and government agencies.
  • Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management.
• Technical and Analytical
  • Must have knowledge of: electric utility service facilities and be familiar with project management, mapping and drafting. Must have ability to: prepare and review complex documents related to area of responsibility; and prepare cost estimates and administer budgets.
• Administration and Operations
  • Must have ability to: effectively prioritize workload, work well under pressure and meet deadlines with a high degree of accuracy; work independently and operate with minimal supervision; and coordinate activities with other personnel and outside agencies. Must have good organizational skills.