Job Description

MINNKOTA POWER COOPERATIVE

Engineering Technician I

Minnkota Power Cooperative is seeking applicants for the position of Engineering Technician I in the Power Delivery Department at our headquarters in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

The Engineering Technician I (ETI) works with all the engineering records and drawings and must have good organizational abilities. The ETI is an entry level position. It is essential to establish a broad basic knowledge of the system equipment and functionality to accurately provide information when requested. Provide support during project related activities. Monitor Engineering project timelines and budgets using Minnkota’s project accounting system.

The pay range for this position begins at $24.45 per hour. Appropriate compensation will be determined based on a candidate's skills, education, and any previous relevant experience.

Essential Responsibilities

Computer aided drafting and design

• Provide computer aided design and drafting of civil, communications, electrical, and mechanical drawings
• Develop drawings using discipline specific design software packages
• Utilize and maintain drafting standards
• Provide efficient plotting and preparation of project packages
• Develop wiring and panel layout drawings from electrical schematics
• Provide customization of AutoCAD program

Storage/filing of technical records

• Scan and add incoming hardcopy technical documents to the document management database
• Add incoming electronic technical documents to the document management database
• Maintain and update project hard copy files
• Retrieve technical information and drawings for requesting personnel
• Contact vendors, OEM, etc. for equipment information

Assist in the development of document management database

• Scan and add archived hardcopy documents to the document management database as needed
• Format electronic documents and add to the document management database

Assist with engineering work and inspections

• Assist engineering staff with design or testing functions
• Assist with engineering project tasks as assigned
• Provide on-site inspections as needed

Capital project management

• Assists project managers in record keeping of projects
• Monthly update of project cost and progression information
• Assist in the development and maintain project schedules using project accounting software

Organizational Competencies

• Safety
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Innovation
• Reliability

Job Competencies

• Approachability
• Customer/Member Focus
• Organizing
• Self-Development
• Time Management

Goals and Objectives

An employee filling this role is expected to meet changing and unique goals and objectives, as established by their supervisor, related to the broader area in which the employee is assigned.

Job Qualification Standards

Education and Training

• Position requires, at minimum, an associate degree from any technical field preferably with a drafting component.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.

Experience

• This is an entry level position; previous relevant experience will be considered.
• Some experience in AutoCAD and REVIT preferred

Physical and Mental Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is primarily required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, bend and frequently utilize a keyboard/computer. Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental demands: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent will be required to problem solve, read, write and analyze data, work under schedules and deadline pressure, present information to others, work independently and use discretion and judgment for confidential or sensitive projects/issues.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is exposed to an office environment indoors, and will travel outdoors to multiple locations dependent on work.

Benefits

Minnkota Power Cooperative supports employees through a strong total compensation package that includes a competitive pay and benefits package, along with career growth opportunities. The cooperative offers:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Pension plan
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Disability insurance
• Paid leave: Holidays and floating holidays, Vacation, Sick leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts for dependent care
• Educational assistance
• Membership in select professional organizations