Mechanical Engineering Technician jobs in Parkersburg, WV

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Who We Are:

Power System Engineering (PSE) is an electrical energy expert that provides relationship-driven engineering and consulting services for forward-thinking partners who pursue long-term energy solutions.  Check out our website at: www.powersystem.org 

Our Point of View:

• People We foster strong relationships with our clients, colleagues, and community through integrity and our spirit of teamwork to further our collective well-being, safety, and success.
• Problem-Solving We thrive on the unique challenges that stretch our skills and expertise, where we can turn complex challenges into opportunities for collaborative achievements.
• Progress We create safe spaces for experimentation, treating each relationship and project as an opportunity to shape the culture and collective advancement positively.  

Power System Engineering, Inc. (PSE) is looking for a technician to use proven design standards and applicable codes to exceed client expectations while designing and field staking overhead and underground distribution and sub-transmission power lines. Projects may also include easement negotiation and filing, tree-trimming negotiation and recording, railroad and highway permit filing, GPS data collection, ground line surveys, and any other duties that would be required to fulfill the requirements outlined by colleagues and clients successfully.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Work on-site at various utilities performing line design and field staking services. Overnight travel is required on a regular basis.
• Successfully design power lines in accordance with applicable codes and pre-determined design standards. Perform necessary calculations to verify that the design is in compliance with the applicable codes and standards.
• Develop design documentation such as staking sheets, plans and profiles, material lists, and material specifications. Maintain appropriate documentation of designs.
• Work with various line design & staking computer applications and in-house MS Excel spreadsheet calculations.
• Ability to respond to construction crew design questions, provide support to clients, and inspect construction.
• Ability to prepare material lists, review material specifications, and apply appropriately to the design.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• Graduate of lineworker training school (preferred, but not required).
• Lineworker experience and knowledge of electrical distribution systems (preferred but not required).

Knowledge and Skills 

• Field survey experience (preferred but not required)
• Land acquisition experience (preferred but not required)
• Working knowledge of computer software tools, including MS Word and MS Excel (required).

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Power System Engineering is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, religion, color, ancestry, or national origin or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.