Lead Engineering Technician

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Job Description

Job Summary: Performs various engineering detail and field work and related clerical-type tasks and supervises the work of others involved in the same or similar work. What you will do:

• Plans, schedules, assigns and reviews the work of the individuals supervised.
• Serves as coordinator and trainer in company systems and procedures such as CMS, MUS, etc. Instructs and evaluates apprentices and others as assigned in procedure execution, paper work and local practice relative to engineering work.
• Designs, prepares and reconciles work orders. Prepares material lists, tickets and transfers.
• Prepares estimates for work orders, budgets and customer contributions and charges.
• Performs a variety of field work, including locating proper service entrances, staking, locating underground pipe, cable and other obstructions. Survey work of moderate difficulty. Prepares and obtains distribution easements as assigned. Makes soil probe tests. Makes field checks and inventories. Gathers and prepares information for various permits, licenses and joint use applications. Installs location number tags.
• Performs various routine office work such as keeping work order and budget registers, and local property records. Maintains current Engineering, Accounting, Rate, Stores and budget records. Assists in the preparation of voltage, gas pressure, load and other engineering reports.
• Obtains information from engineering prints and prepares necessary maps and sketches.
• Prepares maintenance work sheets, accident reports and claim forms.
• Handles ordinary inquiries involving company procedures, extension rules, service rules, code requirements, service entrance and metering requirements.
• Keeps current in knowledge and understanding of company procedures, rates, rules, practices, standards and application of construction materials.
• Performs other duties which are similar, related or incidental to this position.

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Required Experience:

• 2 years' experience as qualified engineering technician or equivalent

Other Requirements:

• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Capacity for responsibility without close supervision
• Initiative
• Aptitude for engineering detail and supervision
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Our Values:

Live Safety. Everyone. Always | Make Things Better | Care For Others | Do The Right Thing | Act For Tomorrow | Think Beyond. Be Bold

Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law.