A Engineering Technologist is needed for a world class utility company in the Fort Wayne, IN area. This job manages the entire lifecycle of smart equipment, from initial DACR planning and scheme development to day-to-day enablement and root cause investigation, while utilizing technical proficiency and basic business awareness to coordinate solutions.
location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
job type: Contract
salary: $24.64 - 31.69 per hour
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
Technical Proficiency
- Possesses technical to entry-level knowledge acquired from a Bachelor's Degree in an ABET accredited engineering technology program.
- Performs special technical functions with proper guidance and gains familiarity with standards, codes, and regulations.
- Gains familiarity with pertinent equipment, materials, systems, and business processes.
- Assists higher-level employees in handling well-defined portions of routine problems.
- Follows policies, practices, standards, and rules of the company and external regulations.
- Performs ongoing activities in accordance with established procedures with direction from higher-level employees.
- Performs work activities as assigned and coached by higher-level employees.
- Demonstrates ability to work with others in both supplying information and seeking assistance.
- Maintains required records and prepares special reports for tests, performance, and projects.
- Plans work in accordance with company standard planning practices.
- Prioritizes routine work to meet company demands.
- Assists with providing input to annual budget, capital forecasts, five-year plan, and improvement requisitions.
- Participates in planning meetings covering scheduling, operations, and maintenance of equipment.
- Assists in the preparation of basic cost estimates using established guidelines.
- Seeks opportunity to work beyond routine assignments by solving problems of light complexity.
- Actively seeks out information to increase technical knowledge.
- Applies technical knowledge in resolving basic problems encountered in assigned work.
- Uses initiative in looking for opportunities to increase job knowledge/technical skills.
- Resolves conflict and builds consensus.
- Communicates and presents ideas clearly.
- Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Assists in the preparation of technical reports and papers.
- Listens to and understands instructions, and requests clarification as required.
- Demonstrates the ability to be a team player and relates to people in an open, friendly manner.
- Develops an understanding of the company's organizational structure and the role of their business unit.
- Develops a basic understanding of utility accounting and financing.
- Demonstrates a desire to satisfy internal and external customers.
- Participation in professional and business organizations is encouraged.
- Develops decision-making skills under guidance of higher-level employees.
- Requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering technology in a program accredited by ABET (preferred degree).
- Engineering degrees will also be considered.
- Acceptable alternatives include a non-ABET Bachelor's in engineering technology plus a Professional Engineers (PE) license.
- Another alternative is a non-ABET Bachelor's in engineering technology plus a Master's or PhD in engineering technology from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Entry Level
- 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.
