Engineering Technician

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Engineering Technician will coordinate on project engineering and design; product/process research; field technical support and support of the utility system.

• Will gather and track standards and manual feedback; and working on special projects as assigned.

• Support department process and change management and frequently coordinate with other internal departments on assigned tasks and projects.

• Support Storm Restoration activities when called upon.

• Support special assignments that may not be directly related to project work. Examples might include odorize engineer, field support engineer, specifications and process development, etc.

• Complete on the job learning & development via learning modules, standard review, and mentorship via senior engineer

• Perform field visits and work with field operations, as needed

• Provide engineering support and consultation to include design, plans, inspections, system planning, specifications, reports, maps, environmental impacts, schedules, surveying, easements, data collection, construction observation, and field investigation

• Understand and follow existing and create new department standards and procedures.

• Become familiar with plans and specifications, maps, and related material for each project and be able to utilize the information appropriately

• Support and administer the maintenance of configured infrastructure to meet current utility needs. This includes implementing levels, specialized components, and custom reports

• Meet with 3rd party supporting firms and general contractor representatives to provide standards and collect feedback on a recurring basis to ensure up to date understanding and compliance

• Read and interpret utility industry standards, drawings and device specification/data sheets and apply them to a working environment

Qualifications :

• Associate Degree in Technical or engineering (Required)

• 2 - 4 years Experience performing technician work. (Required)

• Proficiency in using ArcGIS and/or CAD software

• MS Windows Application

• Knowledge in utility operations

• Ability to solve complex problems; taking new perspectives using existing computer based solutions

• Written and Verbal Communication Skills

• Technical Writing Skills

• Good interpersonal Skills

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.