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Engineering Technologist III

Plainfield, IN 46168

Posted: 09/30/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Engineering Job Number: 623107 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


This Contingent Worker position is for an Engineering Technologist in the Substation Engineering Department located in Plainfield, IN. The department is responsible for designing the physical layout for new substations, expansions to existing substations, upgrades, and failing equipment replacements that require engineering efforts to retrofit with the latest equipment. Substation Engineering is responsible for site grading, foundation design, structural design and analysis, and electrical analysis for grounding and lightning protection. We are a diverse group of civil engineers, electrical engineers, and designer/drafters that all work together to contribute to our success.

The CW Engineering Technologist works closely with Engineers to provide design and drafting support for all project packages. The Engineering Technologist utilizes a variety of tools and techniques in order to complete a design package including: AutoCAD, Fusion (for IBM FileNet P8), Maximo, and others. The final product is an engineering release package consisting of pertinent drawings and bills of materials. The CW Technologist is responsible for creating all construction drawings associated with the construction package utilizing AutoCAD.

The CW Engineering Technologist is expected to provide technical expertise to solve more complex problems and leadership skills to provide oversight and direction of work in a specific area of expertise, with some supervision. Workers are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with greater independence. Provides technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems in area of expertise. Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities. Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches. Conducts engineering and related studies. Strives to continually improve job-related, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance. Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities. Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills. Maintains accurate records and files. Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.

Education Requirement: Associates/Bachelors Will the contingent worker be required to drive a vehicle: Yes- occasional field visits Will this contingent worker be performing any physical labor? No

Work hours of Requested Position: 40; 8-5 If Hybrid, number of days in office: Training will be 5-days in-office; Wed & Thursday after onboarding Will business expenses be covered? Yes If business expenses will be covered, please enter the amount or percentage: Mileage Will there be OT in this position? No Per Diem?: No

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the recruiter to ensure it’s from @theplanetforward.com - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Forward.

Planet Forward and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at The Planet Group, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at The Planet Group.