Distribution Technician

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About ECF Engineering Consultants ECF Engineering Consultants is a full-service engineering firm that provides technical solutions to the Energy Markets and public and private sectors, requiring electrical and mechanical engineering support.

We serve those entities on various projects, offering consultation on technology utilization, design solutions for electrical and mechanical systems, public health systems, and equipment procurement and construction phase services.

Description of Position:

Under general direction, will provide distribution project support for various projects simultaneously. Will be knowledgeable about the details of current distribution projects, working closely with designers and technicians to support any aspect of the current distribution projects, including reporting and tracking. Coordinates with department leads, ensuring that project timelines are met successfully; coordinates assigned activities with other divisions and outside agencies, small businesses, residents, and other applicants; and performs related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions of Position

• Will understand the process of planning, organizing, coordinating, and evaluating projects and operations within the Distribution Engineering Department, including Permit Triage, Permit Reviews, PIP, Hardening, and Streetlights.
• Coordinates and tracks the progress of distribution programs, which may at times involve communicating with outside agencies, customers, and the general public.
• Integrates and helps facilitate utility program planning to support the Distribution Engineering Department; assists and participates in developing, implementing, and evaluating plans, work processes, and systems for future projects.
• May respond to and resolve sensitive and challenging customer inquiries and complaints, providing general and technical information and assistance to customers and designers.
• Tracks plan submissions through plan checking to ensure timely response and turnaround time; prepares statistical reports on a weekly/monthly basis for submission to supervisors; coordinates with other distribution engineering departments.
• Oversees the implementation and system maintenance of tracking software; trains employees on the use of the system.
• General knowledge of site plans, architectural, structural, and construction plans, environmental assessment reports and calculations submitted in connection with current projects.
• Participates in the training, motivating, and evaluation of assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies.
• Provides leadership and works with staff to ensure ahigh-performance, customer service-oriented work environment through selection, training, and day-to-day management practices that support achieving the department's mission, objectives, and values.
• Identifies opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; facilitates in-house committees and focus groups to develop improved processes as needed; recommends appropriate services and staffing levels within departmental policies.
• Maintains current knowledge of new trends and innovations in the field; attends and participates in professional group meetings; participates in professional development activities; reads publications relevant to area of assignment.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Must attend all mandatory assigned trainings.
• Must attend all mandatory scheduled meetings.

Other Position Functions

• Familiarity with electric utility design and construction standards and practices
• Familiarity with large Florida electrical utility systems and processes, including, but not limited to: WMS, DM/EO, Drawing Viewer, AMG processes, RSV, etc.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office: Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP), Outlook, etc.
• Wide perspective on how designs impact construction, customer outreach, cost, permitting, and material needs. As well as goals of other large Florida electrical utility teams like Operations, Planning, Hardening initiatives, etc.
• Self-starter.
• Detail-oriented.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Works well with others.
• Questioning attitude.
• Open-minded.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (major coursework in engineering, architecture, or a related field is preferred) ,
• One (1) year of administrative or lead supervisory responsibility.
• Experience in construction and/or project management will also be considered as qualifying experience.
• Experience will be counted toward education on a year-for-year basis.

Join us as we strive for excellence in our operations while providing top-notch service to our customers!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.41 - $23.62 per hour

Expected hours: 8 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: Remote