Engineering Technologist I/Engineering Technologist II (Lancaster, SC AND York, SC)New

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There are two openings associated with this job posting. One to be located in Lancaster, SC and the second to be located in York, SC with suitability of each successful candidate’s experience and then their geographical location factored into the decision of which of the reporting locations in this area will be offered. Fort Mill, SC may be considered as a contingency location option.
 

This position is approved to hire for Engineering Technologist I / II based on the successful candidate's qualifications and suitability to the role.

Position Summary

The Engineering Technologist I position is the first level of the non-Engineer degreed technical support. An Engineering Technologist I applies developing technical expertise to solve simple problems and management skills to provide oversight of work in a specific area of developing expertise, with close supervision. An Engineering Technologist I is expected to develop skills and ability in their field of study and work with some degree of independence.

The Engineering Technologist II position is second level of the non-Engineer degreed technical support role job classification. The Engineering Technologist II applies technical expertise to solve more complex problems and management skills to provide oversight and direction of work in a specific area of expertise, with some supervision.  Employees in the Engineering Technologist II position are expected to develop deeper technical skills and the ability to work with an increasing degree of independence.

Responsibilities

• Develop then provide technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems in area of expertise,

• Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities,

• Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches, with assistance,

• Conducts engineering and related studies,

• Strives to continually improve job-related, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance,

• Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities,

• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills,

• Maintains accurate records and files,

• Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally

Required/Basic Qualifications

Engineering Technologist I

Associate's degree in Engineering Technology (or equivalent) OR

In lieu of Associate's degree(s) listed above, High School/GED AND 4 plus year(s) related work experience

Engineering Technologist II

Either a graduate from a college or university with Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (or equivalent), or 2+ years of experience and Associate Degree in Engineering Technology (or equivalent), or 6+ years equivalent experience without a degree

Desired Qualifications

• Good written and oral communication skills & able to effectively apply basic principles of project management.

• Experience in the utility industry, specifically Power Distribution

• Some experience in managing Work Orders in MAXIMO (Date management, pre-requisites, construction tasks, status updating, etc.)

• GIS based drawing tools, specifically OUD (Bentley suite) and internally developed tool Design Lite, with estimation of material and labor Compatible Units (CU).  MicroStation and/or AutoCAD skills are a plus.

• Knowledge of NESC based overhead and underground power distribution specifications.

• Superior organizational skills to manage a substantial backlog of Work Orders from residential, commercial, and industrial customers both externally and with internal customers such as land services for a geographic territory assigned to the individual.

• Candidate will need to work well with other team members in the Area Engineering group as well as proactively communicate with Work Management, Scheduling and Construction groups.

• Emotional intelligence and discipline to work with customers seeking immediate resolutions to specific needs and potential process gap remediation

Working Conditions

• Hybrid schedule is allowed after initial training and transition face, with emphasis on in-person availability as needed for business and customers need during the week and business hours.

• Mix of field work, computer-aided design and project management in office & hybrid settings

• Ability to stake jobs, drive flags in the ground, check poles with probing tools/hammer and handling of PPE and basic tools

• Potentially assist peers out of other office locations within this same area, like Fort Mill or Chester, when covering for them or for workload balancing

• Drive pool allocated company vehicles to site visits and storm roles, following all company safety protocol and requirements, typically from their reporting Operations Center

Specific Requirements

• Valid driver's license

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No

Posting Expiration Date

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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