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Engineering Technician

Summary

Title:	Engineering Technician
ID:	2025-04
Department:	Engineering
Location:	Aiken

Description

Engineering Technician

Classification: Non-Exempt

Salary Grade/Level/Family/Range: 8

Reports to: Manager Engineering

Date: 08/30/2017

Revised: 02/18/2025

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective

Primary contact for distributed generation inquiries. Primary contact for security lighting projects. Support the engineering and operations department’s needs for CAD designs and updates. Execute appropriate engineering projects as assigned. Perform all work according to safety rules, regulations, and codes.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Understands all rates offered and can thoroughly explain the pros and cons of each rate to Members based off the Members load profile.
Maintains necessary files and records, prepares staking sheets, approves interconnection applications, monitors renewable saturation of circuits, and creates CAD drawings.
Stays up to date with interconnection standards, can verify a one-line diagram follows interconnection policy, and can create one-line drawings in CAD.
Coordinates with engineering for work plan jobs, on-site inspections, meter change out, Member extensions, CAD drawings, phase additions and conversion, new and expanded subdivisions, and all other major construction projects.

Competencies

Ethical conduct
Oral and written communication skills
Self-motivation
Tact and Professionalism
Collaboration skills
Innovation
Accuracy
Microsoft Office

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Work Environment

This role occasionally uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; explosives. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Works around trenchers, line trucks, live wires, oils spills and clean up, pole top rescue, etc.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Travel

Periodic travel to state and local destinations, as well as some interstate travel is required.

Required Education and Experience

Two-Year Technical Degree.
Basic knowledge of single and three phase power systems.
Classwork / experience with CAD systems.
Exceptional communication skills.
Understand ANSI, UL, and associated codes relating to distributed generation.

Preferred Education and Experience

Two-Year Electronic Engineering Degree.
Knowledge / experience of GIS software.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Valid Driver’s License.
Legally eligible to work in the United States.

AAP/EEO Statement

Aiken Electric Cooperative, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

At-Will Employment Statement

This job description is intended to outline the general duties and responsibilities of the position and is not a binding contract. Employment with Aiken Electric Cooperative, Inc. (AEC) is on an at-will basis, which means that either the employee or AEC may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, and for any lawful reason.

This document does not create an employment contract, expressed or implied, nor does it modify the at-will nature of employment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Due to the nature of an electric utility, all employees are subject to working extended hours, holidays, nights, and weekends with or without notice. All employees of Aiken Electric Cooperative, Inc., may be required to work during Annual Meeting. Additional duties or responsibilities may be assigned.

Signatures
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NRECA Electric Cooperative Employee Competencies

Core Competencies The knowledge, skills, and abilities linked to successful performance regardless of role or expertise.
Business Acumen Integrates business, organizational and industry knowledge to one’s own job performance	Cooperative Principles and Practices Demonstrates an appreciation of the co-op business model
	Industry Principles and Concepts Knows the basic and emerging principles and concepts that impact the energy industry
	Business Fundamentals Integrates knowledge of internal and external business structures and processes into daily practice
	Technical Credibility Keeps current in area of expertise and demonstrates competency within areas of functional responsibility
	Political Savvy Understands the impacts of internal and external political dynamics
	Resource Management Uses resources to accomplish objectives and goals
	Service and Community Orientation Anticipates and meets the needs of internal and external customers and stakeholders
	Technology Management Keeps current on developments and leverages technology to meet goals
Personal Effectiveness Demonstrates a professional presence and a commitment to effective job performance	Accountability and Dependability Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight
	Business Etiquette Maintains a professional presence in business settings
	Ethics and Integrity Adheres to professional standards and acts in an honest, fair and trustworthy manner
	Safety Focus Adheres to all occupational safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices
	Self-Management Manages own time, priorities, and resources to achieve goals
	Self-Awareness / Continual Learning Displays an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement
Interactions with Others Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect	Collaboration/Engagement Develops networks and alliances to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals
	Interpersonal Skills Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
	Communication Clearly and concisely conveying information and effectively listening and responding to others
	Negotiation and Conflict Management Manages and resolves conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner
	Cooperation and Teamwork Works well with others and within teams to achieve goals
	Diversity Awareness Considers, respects, and adapts individual differences
Problem-Solving Exercises good judgment to make well-informed decisions and to develop and implement effective solutions	Initiative Is proactive and looks for opportunities to make a difference
	Critical Thinking and Decision Making Uses knowledge, facts and data to effectively solve problems and make decisions
	Innovation/Creativity Is able to be an original thinker and go beyond conventional approaches
	Resourceful/Achievement Oriented Focuses on improving performance, meeting or surpassing goals, and producing results
	Flexibility Remains open to new ideas, information, and approaches

DISTRIBUTION ENGINEERING COMPETENCIES Deals with technical operation, design and utilization of the electric power system and the myriad of connected devices and systems.
Engineering Practice Applies engineering principles and practices	Mathematics and Science Applies scientific knowledge, logic and calculations to planning, design, and solving practical problems	Computation, Measurement, Estimation, and Application
		Natural Science
		Engineering Science
		Technical Breadth and Depth
	Professional Ethics Displaying strong engineering ethics by evaluating and applying the merits, risks, and social concerns of activities in engineering	Codes of ethics (professional and technical societies)
		Conflicts of interest
	Legal and Public Policy Considerations Complies with federal, and international laws and regulations that impact engineering	Agreements and contract law
		Professional liability
		Public protection issues (e.g., licensing boards)
		Intellectual property (e.g., copyright, trade secrets, patents)
		Private, industrial and public engineering practices
		Applicable construction and manufacturing laws, regulations, standards and codes (e.g. OSHA regulations, MSHA mining regulations, Fire code of the National Fire Protection Association, National Electric Code, International Building Code, etc.)
		National, state, local, and global requirements
		Plans, specifications, and construction contract provisions
Planning and Design Devises a system, component, or process to meet desired needs	Tools and Technology Selecting, utilizing and maintaining tools and technologies to facilitate engineering tasks.	Data Analytics
		Electronic and mechanical measuring and monitoring
		Electronic Communication,Telemetry, and Control
	Engineering Economics/Project Management Applies economics, analysis and project management to engineering projects	Engineering Economics and Analyses (capital budgeting, cost/benefit analysis, time value of money, discounted cash flows; depreciation and taxes)
		Accounting (financial statements and overhead cost allocation - Net income statement, cash flow statement, balance sheet)
	Risk, Reliability and Uncertainty Identifies, assesses, and mitigates potential adverse outcomes.	Testing requirements and procedures, Capabilities and limitations of test
		Uncertainty analysis
		Computer modeljng (e.g. load flow analysis)
		Uncertainty and contingency analysis
		Safety precautions and standards
	System Planning Integrates plans systems to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of system outputs.	Area load forecasting
		Planning parameters
		Construction estimation
		Alternative analysis
		Project prioritization
	Design Engineering Devises a system, component, or process that ensures that all likely aspects of a project or system are considered, and integrated into a whole.	Operating Parameters; Schematics and diagrams
		Physical dimensions
		Reliability requirements
		External surface treatment
		Design life
		External Marking; Signage
		“Design for X” (design within constraints)
		Intellectual property
		Contract Management
		Material and Resource Management
		Design, control and integration of systems
	Quality Control and Quality Assurance Ensures product meets quality standards.	Corrective and preventive actions
		Improving quality
		Quality Assurance and Audits
		Statistical process control methods
Operations and Maintenance The setup, operation, control, maintenance and improvement of power delivery systems.	Construction Equipment and Methods Implements construction methods and tools specific to Transmission and Distribution plants.	Field Inspections
		Construction Consultation
		Resource Coordination
	Maintenance, Installation, and Repair Maintains and optimizes maintenance schedules, processes, asset management plans, etc.	Maintenance planning
		Asset management plans
		Data and Analytics for Determination of Issues
		Repair procedures

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