The Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL) has an opening for an Engineering Technician I-II - Civil/Structural in Lansing, MI, as part of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, AFL-CIO, Local Union 352.
MIN RATE: $35.67
MAX RATE: $37.34
Position Summary:
- Assist design engineering personnel with design and construction activities for 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 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 shoreline where there is views of natural beauty, boating, fishing, and windsurfing.
