Engineering Technician III

Associate Degree with 4 or more years’ experience; High School graduate with 8 years of experience in electric utility and/or related industrial drafting and/or computer aided drafting work and/or relevant experience with work history.

Exhibits journey level proficiency plus advanced knowledge that enables the designer to serve as a leader within the assigned organization. Keeps abreast of new products, developments, technologies, procedures, and equipment. Understands interrelationships between systems and component equipment. Interprets codes and standards and develops designs relevant to the area of assignment.

Coordinates and assists in coordinating the work of other designers in an effective manner. Develops, reviews, or prepares drawings and designs on complex projects clearly, concisely, and effectively. Leads and facilitates meetings effectively.

Makes decisions affecting designs and drawings based on analysis of standards. Uses diverse approaches to make decisions in the absence of a definite framework or where few precedents exist. Can handle conflicting interests related to approaches on projects or studies. Analyzes options and risks and possesses the experience and knowledge to assess the risk of decisions and act accordingly.

Identifies, clarifies, resolves, and initiates solutions to routine and/or complex problems that sometimes involve analysis of inadequate or conflicting data. Demonstrates the ability to divide problems into component steps. Consistently looks for and develops opportunities and presents new ideas and approaches.

Provides guidance and exercises judgement and discretion in providing guidance and direction to other Designers. Facilitates and coordinates work activities of others within the work group, team, department, or those external to the company as required to perform all routine design work. Ensures all work activities are performed in accordance with the policies, practices, standards, and rules of the company and complies with the regulations and procedures required by external agencies. Coordinates and conducts training sessions.