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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.

Job Title: Engineering Technician III

Job Location: 12301 Kurland Drive, Houston, TX 77034

Primary Function:

Perform design assignments, which require knowledge and skill in design techniques and procedures, without supervision. Broad knowledge of both electrical substation layout and electrical or civil/structural fundamentals is required. 

Duties & Responsibilities
Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:

• Develop and track all drawings required for the construction of an electrical substation
• Oversee project-specific activities of the project team
• Mark up drawings for the drafting department
• Perform calculations required for the completion of a substation (battery sizing, AC panel sizing, etc.) (Electrical)
• Perform calculations required for the design of various civil/structural components (Civil / Structural)
• Work on negotiations (bid proposals) with direction from the project engineer
• Learn and use task-specific software
• Learn and properly use the document management system
• Learn and apply corporate standard engineering practices
• Keep project schedule up to date
• Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of his/her work

• Bring potential project-related problems and possible solutions 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

Minimum Qualifications / Experience
Bachelor of Engineering Technology and/or broad knowledge and related experience in electrical or civil/structural principles and substation design required.

• Word processing, spreadsheet, and e-mail software
• Mathematics, including algebra and trigonometry
• Broad knowledge of electrical AC/DC fundamentals (Electrical)
• Broad knowledge of the major components of a substation
• Broad knowledge of control and protection systems (Electrical)
• Knowledge of high-voltage electric field theory (Electrical)
• Broad knowledge of electrical code and standards (NEC, NESC, and applicable IEEE and ANSI) (Electrical)
• Broad knowledge of civil/structural codes and standards (NESC, and applicable IEEE, ANSI, AISC and ACI) (Civil / Structural)
• Broad knowledge of the function of major electrical equipment
• Broad knowledge of ground grid theory and design (Electrical)
• Effective oral and written communications
• Knowledge of the types of drawings required to construct an electrical substation
• Knowledge of drafting standards

• Working in a team environment
• Communicates effectively with team members

Physical Requirements:

• This position requires minimal physical effort.
• Must be able to endure prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer for a minimum of 8 hours a day
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work indoors, with occasional outdoor exposure to year-round weather conditions and noise.
• Must be able and willing to travel overnight for trainings and/or meetings as required (10%)
• Working extended hours, including weekends, may be required periodically.
• May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined per Company policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Dashiell Corporation provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. The Company provides life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long-term disability insurance, and an employee assistance plan at no cost to the employee. Benefit offerings also include a choice of traditional PPO or one of two HDHPs, with corresponding FSA or HSA, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, a 401(k) with immediate vesting, and more!

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.