The Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL) has an opening for an Engineering Technician 4 (Mechanical/Architectural) in Lansing, MI, as part of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, AFL-CIO, Local Union 352.
Position Summary:
- Assist design engineering personnel as requested with design and construction activities related to the completion of Capital and O & M projects related to the BWL production facilities, common facilities, and transmission/distribution systems
- Completes projects under the supervision of trained personnel within appropriate levels of complexity and experience
- Develops or revises drawings using AutoCAD systems and performs document management functions in GIS, AutoCAD, and other databases
- Performs other departmental duties as assigned
- Utilizes personal computer software and equipment to complete work assignments
Essential Functions:
- Performs design duties to assist project engineers and other technicians as requested to support design and construction activities
- Completes system designs to meet project scope requirements, applying knowledge of engineering principles, computations and experience in compliance with standards, laws, codes and regulations
- Obtains and/or utilizes engineering programs, software, charts, tables, engineering formulas, calculations, field measurements, and inspections as required to develop project work scope, conceptual, and final designs and drawings
- Maintains computer and drafting equipment as required, to support engineering, construction, and operations department
- Coordinates design and drawing developments and construction activities with project engineer/manager, other discipline engineers and technicians and other departments as required, to ensure complete and operational systems
- Layout and designs drawings utilizing departmental drawing and AutoCAD procedures
- Prepares estimates, specifies materials, and develops material lists, specifications, bid evaluations, requisitions, procedures and reports along with any other necessary data for projects in accordance with department and BWL procedures
- As appropriate mentors assists, instructs, and checks the work of other department employees
- Prepares schedules, progress reports, cost information, and analysis as well as other project information as requested
- Coordinates work of outside contractors and BWL construction crews including monitoring and maintaining schedules
- Performs field inspections during construction to ensure conformance with project specifications and construction drawings
- Assists in project start-up and testing activities including the development of start-up procedures
- Following department procedures, manage, maintain, retrieve, and file all project documents, drawings, as-builts, and submittals
- Assist other areas of the Project Engineering Department or customer departments as required or directed, including assisting other discipline engineers and technicians with projects and drawings
- Reviews and keeps abreast of all current safety and engineering codes, standards, technical literature, rules, regulations, and procedures as applicable
- Supports all company initiatives
- Follows and enforces the BWL Safety Manual and wears personal protective equipment as required
- Attends training for safety awareness or skills improvement as required by supervisor, BWL or governmental agency such as MIOSHA
- Performs other related duties as required or directed
Why Should You Apply?
- Competitive salary, employee development, and opportunity for professional growth
- Robust time off benefits including vacation, free choice, sick leave, paid holidays
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance program
- Retirement programs including 401a (100% company paid up to 13% of base salary), 457 match up to $2,500 per year, retiree medical
- Voluntary benefits including supplemental and dependent life insurance, vision, flexible spending, AFLAC options, LifeLock anti-theft, long term care, tuition reimbursement, HOPE loan
About LBWL:
- The Board of Water & Light serves Lansing, Michigan, and surrounding areas with electricity, water, and steam
- Lansing's city charter vests the BWL with full and exclusive management of water, steam, and electric services for the city
- The American Public Power Association has honored the Lansing Board of Water & Light as one of the country's best publicly-owned utilities
The Location:
Lansing, MI provides the opportunity to enjoy all seasons of fun and beauty. With the Grand River open for kayaking, lush golf courses, 17+ miles of trails for biking/hiking/running, Potter Park Zoo, and the sports, the arts and fine foods that comes from being near a major University, Michigan State University, there is a spot for everyone. The area is a short drive from Lake Michigan’s shore line where there is views of natural beauty, boating, fishing, and windsurfing.
THE BOARD OF WATER AND LIGHT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
