Union Utility Engineer

About the role 

Operates, inspects, and maintains mechanical and electrical equipment in assigned facilities to achieve the most efficient results. Assures that equipment is being maintained in a safe manner. Minimizes downtime through proactive performance testing and scheduled maintenance.

What you will do:

Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment,

appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.

• Perform skilled electrical work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems.

• Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.

• Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring and equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.

• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.

• Perform the installation of conduit, including electrical-metallic tubing, plastic-mold,  and wire-mold.

• Perform the installation of transformers, control boards, electronic circuits, coils, circuit breakers, voltage regulators, switches, fuses, and related electrical equipment in electrical generating and distributing stations and buildings.

• Perform additions, extensions, or alterations to electrical installations for power, light, heat, and appliances in buildings and on grounds.

• Troubleshoot, perform repairs, and test a variety of motors, electrical circuits, machinery, transformers, meters, and recording instruments.

• Perform installations and connections of motors, lights, controllers, voltage regulators, racks, and various electrical fixtures.

• Inspect and perform cleaning and maintenance to electrical equipment and motors, including replacement of brushes and necessary parts.

• Determine modifications required when obstructions are met while installing electrical systems.

• Assist in operating and maintaining cathodic protection on gas and water distribution systems.

• Ensure a safe work environment.

• Maintain and perform repairs to equipment and tools.

• Attending related training sessions.

• Assist other staff as necessary.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Review and interpret blueprints and determine material lists and costs.

• Estimate time and materials necessary to perform a job.

• Assist with inspections of new installations and/or modifications performed by others.

• Obtain electrical permits when required.

• Secure meter applications when required.

• Organize and direct the work of journeypersons and helpers as assigned.

• Train journeypersons and helpers as assigned.

• Perform related tasks as assigned.

What you’ll need 

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

• High School diploma or GED completed vocational training.

• Apprenticeship

• 5 years of in-field experience in commercial electrical work.

• Fully understands local electrical codes, procedures, and specialized skills.
 

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Possess and maintain a journeyman Electrician license.

• Possess and maintain a Driver’s License.