The Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) is currently seeking a skilled Distribution Engineering Technician III or IV to provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers. The Distribution Engineering Team at EWEB is a vital part of ensuring the Eugene community and surrounding areas receive affordable and reliable electricity. You will have the opportunity to work in both rural and urban environments, including a secondary network system. This posting will remain open until filled, and the first review of applications will take place on August 14th, 2023. We recommend you get your application materials in as soon as possible.
The Distribution Engineering Technician will work in a team environment to perform both technical office and field tasks to support the design, construction, and maintenance of electric distribution systems and facilities. Examples of job duties for an Engineering Technician III or IV include:
Distribution Engineering Technician III:
- Takes responsible charge for work activity within area assignment and/or specific job assignments to process all types of utility service requests for construction; takes responsible charge of specific job assignments to process all types of service requests for construction, including preparation of design, material needs, records, contracts, permits, notices and technical problem solving;
- Organizes, schedules, and maintains records for ongoing projects within service area assignment, communicating and consulting with supervisor and lead tech on progress and needs; prepares cost estimates, economic analyses, and project authorizations; reviews and analyzes actual cost data of completed projects;
- Coordinates activities with other EWEB departments; secures verbal permission for easements; identifies and specifies easement needs on preliminary plats received; initiates request for written easements;
- Prepares special reports and studies relating to procedures, practices, forecasts, forms and material, labor and equipment cost studies, etc.; evaluates and recommends improvements; assists in fieldwork during emergency outages; makes investigations of and prepares reports on assigned engineering, economic, and other problems;
- Performs mathematical computations and works on engineering computer programs; gathers and compiles data; develops, enters, and evaluates programs and results.
Distribution Engineering Technician IV:
In addition to the duties performed by a Distribution Engineering Technician III:
- Responsible for the development of technical programs for the utility for use in the design, construction, operation, maintenance and regulatory compliance of facilities; coordinates work with other divisions and EWEB personnel. Assigned to major capital projects. Completes designs or reviews for large, broadly scoped, or complex projects (development, city work, etc.).
- Plans and coordinates division-wide technical programs; works closely with purchasing, engineering, operations, maintenance and construction personnel in the development, revision and implementation of technical programs; represents the utility in a variety of circumstances and technical forums.
- Assists engineers or technicians in the design of new facilities.
- Prepares special studies and reports related to electric utility procedures, practices, forecasts, material, labor and equipment costs as required for review and revision of engineering studies as assigned; maintains up-to-date knowledge of pertinent codes.
- Inspects fieldwork for compliance with design and construction standards.
- Assists engineers or technicians in the design of new facilities; provides leadership for assigned technical program; prioritizes the activities of the program; coordinates program activities; and reviews processes, procedures, materials and methods with stakeholders. Provides training and oversight to lower-level technicians.
Minimum Training and Experience Required:
Please note: An equivalent combination of education and experience aligned to successfully perform the essential duties of this job may qualify.
Engineering Technician III:
- Minimum Experience: Two years of experience as an Engineering Technician II, or six years of equivalent utility experience in design tasks and customer contact relating to water or electric distribution systems
- Education: Associate degree in an engineering discipline; satisfactory completion of NWPPA staking technician program or other approved technician training course may substitute
Engineering Technician IV:
- Minimum Experience: Two years of experience as an Engineering Technician III, or eight years of equivalent utility experience in design tasks and customer contact relating to water or electric distribution systems
- Education: Associate degree in an engineering discipline; satisfactory completion of NWPPA staking technician program or other approved technician training course may substitute
Post-offer background check and drug screen required:Yes
Post-offer physical/functional test required:Yes
Starting Salary and Benefits:
Thestartingannual salary range for this position, based on level, is:
Engineering Technician III: $81,471.70 – $98,158.68
Engineering Technician IV: $94,313.68 – $113,630.94
EWEB intends to fill one opening, but is posting at Engineering Technician III and IV Levels.
Telecommuting: This position is based inEugene, Oregon; however, it has been approved as a hybrid work arrangement involving a combination of telecommuting and working on-site; the selected candidate must live in the state of Oregon.
Note: This posting includes supplemental questions. Your responses will be scored and used to determine if you will proceed to the next step of the selection process. Provide detailed answers to each question. Please do not reference your resume’ or application in your responses.
EWEB values total worker health both at work and at home, and provides a robust compensation & benefits package – Read more about our benefits.
Why EWEB?
EWEB offers employees a progressive work culture devoted to providing excellent public service. Our employees work in a fast-paced environment where creativity, innovation, involvement, teamwork, and professional development are supported and encouraged. EWEB is also committed to providing a work environment conducive to the safety, health, and well-being of its workforce, and offers great benefits, including but not limited to health care, vacation and sick leave, pension, holidays, and employee credit union. We consistently rank within the top 100 healthiest employers in the nation!
Founded in 1911, EWEB is Oregon’s largest customer-owned utility. We provide water and electricity to the Eugene community, as well as parts of east Springfield and the McKenzie River valley area.
As a public utility, we do not operate to earn a profit or to serve the investment needs of stockholders. Instead, EWEB is chartered by the City of Eugene to serve the interests of its citizens. We are owned by the people of Eugene and it’s our job to provide reliable, affordable water and electricity for our customers.
Our mission is to enhance our community’s vitality by delivering drinking water and electric services consistent with the values of our customer-owners. And our vision is to do so while being a local utility that inspires our customers to invest in and rely on us.
Our core values:
- SAFE: We value the safety, physical and psychological wellness, of our workforce and the public, the security and integrity of cyber assets and data, and the protection of our customers’ assets.
- RELIABLE: We value the ongoing continuous on-demand delivery of drinking water and electricity, and the dependability of our response to our customers.
- AFFORDABLE: We value and respect our customer-owners’ financial resources by making wise investments and controlling costs and rates.
- ENVIRONMENTAL: We value the prudent and sustainable stewardship of the environment and natural resources, including preserving our watershed, and our role in reducing the greenhouse gases (GHGs) contributing to Climate Change.
- COMMUNITY/CULTURE: We value a culture of intentional actions and outcomes, continuous improvement, diverse perspectives, that is trustworthy, respectful, equitable, and inclusive to employees and community members. We are dedicated to our public service, professions, local governance, and commitment to serve our community honestly and with integrity.
Why Eugene?
It’s a city big enough to boast excellent restaurants, arts, and events, but small enough to still feel like a community. It’s also easy to get out of town, making it an ideal place for lovers of outdoor activities, with world-class opportunities for fishing, rafting, bicycling, hiking, and camping. The city is just an hour to the Cascades Mountains or to the Oregon Coast, but you don’t have to leave Eugene to find nature. The Willamette River runs through the middle of the city and there are parks and trails throughout Eugene. Home to the University of Oregon, Eugene is proud to have hosted the 2021 Olympic Track and Field Trials and the 2022 Track and Field World Championships. Whatever you’re looking for, you can find it here!
Equal Employment Opportunity
EWEB takes pride in our commitment to diversity and inclusion among our employees. We embrace and value differences of culture, education, experience, physical ability, and unique perspectives in our workplace. We invite applications from qualified candidates who share our commitment to diversity. Attracting, retaining, and advancing talent from all sources strengthens our bond with the multifaceted community we serve.
Tobacco, Smoke, and Vapor – Free Campus Policy
EWEB fosters an environment promoting good health for both employees and the public. We want to enhance the quality of air, appearance, and employee health in and around EWEB facilities and equipment. Employees, contractors, volunteers, and visitors may not use, distribute, or sell tobacco.
Note: This Job Posting is intended to represent key areas of responsibility. It is not meant to be all inclusive and does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Nothing in this description restricts EWEB’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Job descriptions may occasionally be updated, as necessary, to reflect evolving business needs.
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