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Engineering Technologist IV

Charlotte, NC 28202

Posted: 04/10/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Engineering Job Number: 632391 Is job remote?: No Country:

Job Description

General Work Description:
  • Develops and updates SPCC plans for Transmission Substations in Carolinas West region.
  • Uses AutoCAD Civil 3D to create and update SPCC and Site Development drawings.
  • Depending on experience and PE licensure: Review, sign, and seal SPCC plans for Transmission Substations.
Experience Notes:
  • Intermediate experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D for Site Development design and drafting.
  • Experience using Hydraflow Extensions (Storm Sewers, Hydrographs, Express) in AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Experience completing hydrology calculations using modeling software or other methods (i.e., spreadsheets, hand calculations)
  • Experience using Autodesk suite of tools, specifically Autodesk Vault for drawing library management.
  • Familiarity with EPA SPCC requirements
  • Experience reviewing and updating SPCC plans
  • Utility experience, preferably Transmission and/or Distribution work.
  • PE license in NC and SC
  • Experience reviewing work by external consultants to ensure compliance with internal standards/specs.
 
  • 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.
  • Either a graduate from a college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (or equivalent), or 10+ years of experience and Associate Degree in Engineering Technology (or equivalent), or 10 to 15 years equivalent experience with no degree.
  • Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds Good written and oral communication skills.
  • Experience in the utility industry.
  • Understanding of basic principles of project management.

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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.