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Engineering Technician, Technician SR, or Technician Lead

Utah State University
Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits
vacation time, paid holidays, sick time
United States, Utah, Logan
Mar 02, 2025
Engineering Technician, Technician SR, or Technician Lead Requisition ID: 2025-8889 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Other Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Non-Exempt College: Facilities Department: Facilities Utility Systems Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits Overview Participates in the evaluation, construction, operation and maintenance of University systems to include metering, building electrical distribution, lighting and controls, electrical vehicle charging and the SCADA system to ensure that the needs of the University are met in the most economical and effective manner. Benefits Include: Half Tuition for employees and Dependents 14.2% Retirement Contribution 13 Paid Holidays 12 days of accrued Sick Leave 12 days of accrued Vacation Leave And more Responsibilities Prepare reports of project activities and other reports and analyses setting forth progress and appropriate recommendations and conclusions. Manage the installation and setup of electrical meters at the local and regional campuses. Assist in bringing the metering data into the SCADA system for billing, monitoring, and analytical purposes. Perform load studies as necessary to determine equipment loading. Advises and assists with problems involving the maintenance and repair of electrical related equipment and a wide variety of instruments. Review and evaluate new projects to verify that campus electrical design standards and energy management standards are being met. Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices. Performs miscellaneous job duties as required. Manage lighting, metering upgrade, lighting controls, and other energy management related projects. Supervise full time electrician and/or multiple hourly employees performing the work associated with projects managed by this role. Metering responsibilities initially focused on electrical meters. The role has expanded beyond electrical meters to water, natural gas, and etc. Manage the lighting control systems across all USU Facilities. This includes maintaining and upkeep of the system database, commissioning and check out of new construction, determination of upgrade needs, occupant and technician training, re-commissioning/optimization of existing systems, and planning/managing upgrade projects. Management of the expanding EV charging system across all USU Facilities. Developing and upkeep of charger standards, commissioning and checkout of new installations. Responsible for the integration into the head end EV charging system. Determine locations needing additional chargers and developing plans to add additional chargers. Leads/coordinate the maintenance effort of the EV charging infrastructure. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: To be considered as an Engineering Tech: 4 years of electrical experience or licensed journeyman electrician or degree in business, math, or applied sciences. To be considered as an Engineering Tech SR: 6 years of experience in electrical or technical field or a combination of 2 years of experience with a degree in business, math, or applied sciences. To be considered as an Engineering Tech Lead: 10 years of experience in electrical or technical field or a combination of 4 years of experience with a degree in business, math, or applied sciences combined. With team leadership or process management experience. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with electrical systems; lighting, controls, and meters. Seeking electrical engineering degree. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Knowledge of equipment and systems appropriate to related discipline. Knowledge of all federal, state, and local codes and ordinances pertinent to electrical systems. Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Ability to conduct field inspections, surveys, and measurements. Ability to write reports containing technical information. Core Characteristics: Decision making Problem solving Conflict resolution Team working Required Documents Along with the online application, please attach: Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV" Cover Letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application Document size may not exceed 10 MB. Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits ADA Working Conditions & Physical Effort: Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than (4) hours per day. Work environment involves situations that require following safety precautions and the use of protective equipment. Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. University Highlights Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact. USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah's counties. Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies' long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement. Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university's ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu . updated 02/2025 https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/8889/engineering-technician%2c-technician-sr%2c-or-technician-lead/job?in_iframe=1* Notice of Non-discrimination In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law. 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