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Electrical Engineering Technician I
Summary
Title:Electrical Engineering Technician I
ID:1213
Department:Engineering
Location:Houston, TX
Description

Summary

Engineering Technician 1 is an entry-level position to train and educate graduates on the specifics of high voltage design and Dashiell standards.  The individual should possess the electrical theory required to learn the design techniques and procedures, under close supervision, which will be used in electrical substation layout and electrical or civil / structural fundamentals.
 

Education / Experience

 A Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Technology or demonstrated knowledge and related experience in Electrical principles and substation design is required.
 

Qualifications

Demonstrate skills in the following:
  • Word processing, spread sheet and e-mail software
  • Mathematics, including algebra and trigonometry
  • Basic knowledge of electrical AC/DC fundamentals 
  • Basic knowledge of the major components of a substation
  • Basic knowledge of high voltage electric field theory 
  • Basic knowledge of electrical code
  • Basic understanding of elementary control and protection systems
  • Basic knowledge of the function of major electrical equipment
  • Basic oral written communications skills
  • Communicating effectively with co-workers
 

Duties & Responsibilities

Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:
  • Start to develop and track all drawings required for the construction of an electrical substation under minimal supervision
  • Learn drafting standards
  • Oversee elementary project specific activities of project team
  • Mark up drawings for the drafting department
  • Learn and apply calculations required for the completion of a substation. (battery sizing, AC panel sizing, etc.)
  • Learn and properly use task specific software
  • Learn and properly use the document management system
  • Learn and apply corporate standard engineering practices
  • Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of his/her work
  • Bring potential problems to the attention of the responsible party
  • Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments
  • Other duties as required
Dashiell is a leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility, power generation, industrial, renewable and energy industries. These services include planning and systems studies, design and engineering, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC projects. Built on 50 years of experience handling large scale complex projects; Dashiell is unique in that we are a turnkey Engineering, Construction, and Testing company that specializes in medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure. More information about Dashiell can be found at www.dashiell.com.
 
Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship. No third party recruiters please.
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