Electrical Engineering Technician

Dashiell is a leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility, power generation, industrial, renewable and energy industries. These services include planning and systems studies, design and engineering, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC projects. Built on 50 years of experience handling large scale complex projects; Dashiell is unique in that we are a turnkey Engineering, Construction, and Testing company that specializes in medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure. More information about Dashiell can be found at www.dashiell.com.

Job Title: Electrical Engineering Technician Job Location: 12301 Kurland Drive, Houston, TX 77034 Primary Function :
The Engineering Technician should possess the electrical theory required to learn the design techniques and procedures, under close supervision, which will be used in electrical substation or transmission layout and electrical fundamentals.

Duties & Responsibilities
Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:

• Develop and track all drawings required for the construction of an electrical substation under supervision
• Learn drafting standards
• Oversee elementary project specific activities of project team
• Mark up drawings for the drafting department
• Learn and apply calculations required for the completion of a substation. (battery sizing, AC panel sizing, etc.)
• Learn and properly use task specific software
• Learn and properly use the document management system
• Learn and apply corporate standard engineering practices
• Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of his/her work
• Bring potential problems to the attention of the responsible party
• Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments
• Other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications / Experience
A Bachelor Of Electrical Engineering Technology, or a similar or equivalent four-year degree is preferred.

Skills:

• Experience using MS Office programs. Word and Excel programs are commonly used. Microsoft Project is used for scheduling and planning functions.
• Good Math Skills, particularly in Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry.
• Experience or familiarity with CAD design. AutoCad, and Microstation are used.
• Basic knowledge of electrical and/or civil design processes.
• Basic knowledge of civil/structural codes.
• Basic knowledge of statics and mechanics.
• Good organizational skills which include development of work plans, preparing and maintaining schedules, tracking progress, and preparing status reports.
• Flexibility to work on an individual project as well as on team projects.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Experience or familiarity with current surveying techniques and practices.

Physical Requirements:

• This position requires minimal physical effort.
• Must be able to endure prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer for a minimum of 8 hours a day
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work indoors, with occasional outdoor exposure to year around weather conditions and noise.
• Must be able and willing to travel overnight for trainings and/or meetings as required (10%)
• Working extended hours, including weekends, may be required periodically.
• May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined per Company policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Dashiell Corporation provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. The Company provides life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long term disability insurance, and an employee assistance plan at no cost to the employee. Benefit offerings also include a choice of traditional PPO or one of two HDHPs, with corresponding FSA or HSA, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, a 401(k) with immediate vesting, and more!

Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship. No third-party recruiters, please.