An Engineering Technologist is needed for a world class utility company in the South Bend, IN area. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and involves performing engineering circuit and customer impact studies, with occasional required travel to the field for equipment verification, while applying technical knowledge and supporting higher-level engineers in planning and problem-solving.
location: South Bend, Indiana
job type: Contract
salary: $24.64 - 31.69 per hour
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
Technical Skills & Knowledge
- Possess technical to entry-level knowledge from an ABET-accredited engineering technology program.
- Perform special technical functions in the assigned area with proper guidance.
- Gain familiarity with relevant standards, codes, regulations, equipment, materials, systems, and business processes.
- Assist higher-level employees in handling well-defined portions of routine problems.
- Follow all company policies, standards, rules, and external regulations.
- Perform ongoing activities and assigned work in accordance with established procedures, receiving direction and coaching from higher-level employees.
- Demonstrate the ability to work with others, supplying information and seeking assistance as needed.
- Maintain required records to support assignments and prepare special reports (e.g., for tests, equipment performance, projects).
- Plan work in line with company standard planning practices and prioritize routine work to meet demands.
- Assist in providing input for the annual budget, capital forecasts, five-year plan, and improvement requisitions.
- Participate in planning meetings covering scheduling, operations, and equipment maintenance.
- Assist in the preparation of basic cost estimates.
- Seek opportunities to solve problems of light complexity.
- Actively seek out information to increase technical knowledge in the area of responsibility.
- Apply technical knowledge to resolve basic problems encountered in assigned work.
- Demonstrate the ability to resolve conflict and build consensus.
- Communicate and present ideas clearly (both verbally and in writing).
- Assist in the preparation of technical reports and papers.
- Be a team player and relate to people in an open, friendly, and sincere manner.
- Develop an understanding of the company's organizational structure and the role of the individual business unit.
- Develop a basic understanding of utility accounting and financing.
- Strive to satisfy both internal and external customers.
- Develop decision-making skills under the guidance of higher-level employees.
- Participation in professional and business organizations is encouraged.
- A Bachelor's degree in engineering technology from an ABET-accredited program is preferred.
- A Bachelor's degree in engineering will also be considered.
- Acceptable Alternatives: A non-ABET Bachelor's in engineering technology plus either a Professional Engineer (PE) license OR a Master's/PhD in engineering technology from a university with an ABET-accredited Bachelor's program.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Education: Bachelors
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
