E&C Engineer

Job Duties:

• Performs point-to-point testing for distribution field devices (e.g., 3 closures, cap racks, sectionalizing cabinets), and distribution substation equipment in Texas. Includes logistical prep, scheduling with crews, and working in a SIP-controlled environment.
• Includes logistical setup for device testing, collaboration with internal teams, executing point-to-point testing, tracking and reporting results using Excel or PowerApps.
• Supports Texas but also remote support for Colorado and NSP services. Interacts with engineering, line crews, troublemen, control center operators, and substation personnel.
• Primarily a desk job in a secure environment. Occasional field visits for perspective, but not high-risk.
• Exposure to SCADA, ADMS, outage management systems, collaboration with major engineering and PM teams.
• Possibility to contribute to key projects like flisser and volt/VAR optimization.

Qualifications

• Experience with electric distribution systems
• Familiarity with Excel and PowerApps
• Ability to coordinate and report on testing progress
• Team collaboration
• Communication and logistical coordination
• Team player
• Adaptable to shifting priorities
• Strong communication and reporting skills
• 2-5 years, ideally from utility or telecom sectors with testing experience
• SCADA experience
• Communications troubleshooting knowledge

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 of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.