Design Technician - Sterling Engineering : Job Details

Title: Design Technician

Location: Eau Claire, WI

Hire Type: Contract to Hire

Pay: $17-$30/hour (DOE)

Overview: Sterling has helped build careers for thousands of professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.

As an employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

Job Summary:

The Design Field Technician is responsible for working independently to gather detailed information on utility poles.

Job Duties:

• Travel to utility and customer locations to perform site visits, pole inspections, or audits while assessing equipment performance, identify potential issues and make recommendations for improvement
• Complete design task for associated electric utility design projects. Tasks include but are not limited to drafting, engineering calculations, easement validation; design/construction cost estimating & permit package development.
• Managing multiple projects in order to assure timely, successful completion for projects resulting in high levels of customer satisfaction and company/departmental goal achievements.
• Maintain accurate records of activities, to include service calls, repairs, and maintenance performed
• Perform routine assessment tasks on equipment to ensure proper functionality and prevent issues, to include diagnose and troubleshoot problems, repair or replace defective parts
• Communicate effectively with customers and third party stakeholders to discuss any conflicts as they arise

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Computer skills
• Must have own vehicle/reliable transportation and willingness to travel often (mileage reimbursement may be applicable)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Degree in Technical related field
• Knowledge of gas and/or electric distribution systems, including related equipment
• Construction coordination, including communicating with developers and residents
• GIS mapping familiarity
• Experience with DOT permitting processes and requirements
• Design skills including AutoCAD or MicroStation

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.