November 28, 2024
Electric Energy Jobs

Engineering Technician A*

Organization:
Santee Cooper
Region:
Canada, South Carolina, Moncks Corner
End of contest:
December 6, 2024
Type:
Full time
Category:
Engineering
Description
Position Description

  • Responsible for providing technical support of moderate complexity and the capability to understand and develop basic designs for transmission, distribution, industrial, and generating station protection systems and support facilities, including any related drawings, material requests, construction contracts, specifications and project documentation.

Essential Job Tasks:

  • PROJECTS: Creates engineering drawings to convey the electrical design of generation, transmission, distribution and industrial substations. This will include revising existing drawings as well as creating new drawings using available CAD software. Prepares purchase requisitions and material requests to acquire substation electrical equipment. Assists in the preparation of specifications to insure that ordered equipment be manufactured in accordance with its intended use.  Performs grounding tests and assists with the design calculations for new and existing ground grids. Creates RTU drawings and EMS database sheets. Acts as project leader on assigned projects attending meetings and monitoring project schedules to verify compliance with in service dates.
  • CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: Researches, investigates and evaluates new technological applications and materials to be used for the design of electrical substations including improvements to processes, safety and cost effectiveness. Works with office and field personnel to become more familiar with electrical equipment.
  • STANDARDS: Review and update specifications, figures, and the standard material catalog. This includes participating in review meetings, assisting team members, interfacing with vendors, routing, making corrections, and following the Standards Procedure. All records in Oracle, iPort, and ECM need to be maintained and accurate. Maintains contact with vendors to keep abreast of new designs and technologies. Coordinates with unit members on designs and use of standards. Check drawings for accuracy and standardization.

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Contact

Santee Cooper

One Riverwood Dr

Moncks Corner

South Carolina United States

www.santeecooper.com