Engineering Technician - Utility Design

Job Description

ABOUT US

DAAR Engineering, Inc. is an award-winning Wisconsin based civil engineering and construction management firm comprised of experienced engineers, technicians, and project managers specializing in both public and private sector improvement projects. We are currently seeking an Engineering Technician to join our Electric Utility Design Division.

POSITION

Full time Engineering Technician position available in our Brookfield office. Benefits of the position include:

Competitive Pay

Overtime Pay

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Compensatory Time Program

Bonus Opportunities

Profit Sharing

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Employer Funded Health Savings Account

Company Paid Short Term Disability Insurance

Voluntary Group Benefits including Employee, Spouse, and Child Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability insurance

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

401k with company match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Professional Development Assistance

QUALIFICATIONS:

Two-year or four-year degree in mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering or related field.

MicroStation and AutoCAD/Civil 3D experience

Knowledge of 2D computer aided drafting

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written, graphical, and verbal forms

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)

Willingness to work in an office environment

Willingness to perform field work outdoors in varying conditions

Experience with electrical systems of various voltages

Basic understanding of electric utility design preferred

Familiarity with NEC and/or NESC code is beneficial

Ability to apply company standards to electric system designs

Ability to work with cross-functional teams to carry designs through completion

Strong attention to detail and ability to document field conditions via notes and pictures

Valid Driver’s License required

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design and drafting of overhead, direct buried, and conduit & manhole distribution and service electrical systems

Create easy to follow MicroStation drawings that will be used in the construction of electric facilities

Create bill of materials for construction, budgeting, and customer pricing

Work with external contacts to obtain traffic control plans and permits as needed

Review civil construction plans and apply company standards and best-practices to create functional designs

Work with customers to obtain necessary information, review plans and ensure company standards are being met

Communicate with engineers, right of way, and construction crews

Review and document field conditions to identify potential construction challenges

Create diggers hotline tickets to identify underground facilities

Travel to construction sites to communicate with electricians, developers, customers, and construction crews and ensure safety protocols are being followed

Promote a safe and friendly work environment.

Pay: Based on experience and qualifications.

This firm is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory, diverse work environment. Qualified females, members of ethnic and racial minority groups, persons with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Relocation assistance not offered. Visa sponsorship not offered.