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Engineering Tech I

Minnkota Power Cooperative Inc, Grand Forks, ND, United States


Minnkota Power Cooperative is seeking applicants for the position of Engineering Technician I in the Power Delivery Department at our headquarters in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

The Engineering Technician I (ETI) works with all the engineering records and drawings and must have good organizational abilities. The ETI is an entry level position. It is essential to establish a broad basic knowledge of the system equipment and functionality to accurately provide information when requested. Provide support during project related activities. Monitor Engineering project timelines and budgets using Minnkota’s project accounting system.

The pay range for this position begins at $24.45 per hour. Appropriate compensation will be determined based on a candidate's skills, education, and any previous relevant experience.

Computer aided drafting and design

Provide computer aided design and drafting of civil, communications, electrical, and mechanical drawings

Develop drawings using discipline specific design software packages

Utilize and maintain drafting standards

Provide efficient plotting and preparation of project packages

Develop wiring and panel layout drawings from electrical schematics

Provide customization of AutoCAD program

Storage/filing of technical records

Scan and add incoming hardcopy technical documents to the document management database

Add incoming electronic technical documents to the document management database

Maintain and update project hard copy files

Retrieve technical information and drawings for requesting personnel

Assist in the development of document management database

Scan and add archived hardcopy documents to the document management database as needed

Format electronic documents and add to the document management database

Assist with engineering work and inspections

Assist engineering staff with design or testing functions

Assist with engineering project tasks as assigned

Provide on-site inspections as needed

Capital project management

Assists project managers in record keeping of projects

Monthly update of project cost and progression information

Assist in the development and maintain project schedules using project accounting software

Safety

Integrity

Teamwork

Reliability

Approachability

Customer/Member Focus

Self-Development

Time Management

Goals and Objectives
An employee filling this role is expected to meet changing and unique goals and objectives, as established by their supervisor, related to the broader area in which the employee is assigned.

Job Qualification Standards
Education and Training

Position requires, at minimum, an associate degree from any technical field preferably with a drafting component.

Must maintain a valid driver’s license.

Experience

This is an entry level position; previous relevant experience will be considered.

Some experience in AutoCAD and REVIT preferred

Physical and Mental Demands
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is primarily required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, bend and frequently utilize a keyboard/computer. Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental demands: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent will be required to problem solve, read, write and analyze data, work under schedules and deadline pressure, present information to others, work independently and use discretion and judgment for confidential or sensitive projects/issues.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is exposed to an office environment indoors, and will travel outdoors to multiple locations dependent on work.

Minnkota Power Cooperative supports employees through a strong total compensation package that includes a competitive pay and benefits package, along with career growth opportunities. The cooperative offers:

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Life insurance and AD&D

Disability insurance

Paid leave: Holidays and floating holidays, Vacation, Sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Educational assistance

Membership in select professional organizations

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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