Transmission Line Engineering Tech

JOB TITLE: Engineering Tech
REQUISITION: TRA00XR
DEPARTMENT: Transmission Line Engineering - Topeka General Office
LOCATION: Topeka, KS
PAY RANGE:
Engineering Tech I: $59,100 - $73,900
Engineering Tech II: $72,400 - $90,500
Sr Engineering Tech: $81,800 - $109,100
Lead Engineering Tech: $96,300 - $128,400

Are you ready to join a dynamic team where your work makes a real difference in your local community? At Evergy, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a 401(k) plan with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 6% and an enhanced 401(k) retirement plan where we contribute an additional 4% of your salary. We prioritize work/life balance and ensure limited overnight travel. You'll be part of a high-functioning team of engineers and engineering techs, all working towards impactful goals. Join us and see the difference you can make!

Scheduled Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., flexible work arrangements upon manager approval which generally include up to two days working from home.

Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
This position provides direct technical assistance and support to the Transmission Line Engineering department.

Under the direction of the Transmission Line Engineering department leadership and Transmission Engineer staff, this position will:

* Assist with various stages of transmission line projects
* Coordinate project LIDAR and land-based survey work, soil borings, and underground utility potholing
* Assist with drafting construction documentation using AutoCAD, Microsoft Office applications, and Bluebeam
* Use PLS-CADD and PLS-Pole software to assist with design of transmission lines
* Review external customer requests for encroachment into transmission line easements
* Meet with customers and developers to discuss restrictions within transmission line easements and near transmission line facilities
* Review external construction plans including private, city, state, and federal projects affecting transmission line facilities
* Review and provide coordination of proposed distribution and foreign utility attachments to transmission facilities and crossings through transmission easements
* Assist with customer requested EMF readings associated with transmission lines
* Perform on-site transmission line verification of existing engineering documentation
* Support the as-built documentation process after the construction of transmission line projects
* Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:
The ideal candidate will have an Associates or Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology or a related field. Experience may substitute for a portion of the education requirement. Prefer three or more years of experience in Autodesk products, Power Line Systems software (e.g., PLS-CADD), transmission line design and document management.

Engineering Tech I - Entry level, limited or no work experience required

Engineering Tech II - Typically possesses 5 or more years of engineering technology experience

Sr. Engineering Tech - Typically possesses 10 or more years of engineering technology experience

Lead Engineering Tech - Typically possesses 15 plus years of engineering technology experience and recognized expert in specific areas of engineering support tasks

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Prefer basic knowledge of electric power systems, including distribution, substation and transmission, construction activities and surveying. Excellent customer service and public relations skills required. The position will require work in unrelated processes and methods and requires constructive thinking to analyze, interpret, or evaluate issues to a prompt resolution and work within a short time frame.

Necessary skills include math, planning, organizing, prioritizing and team building. The successful candidate must be personal computer fluent with a high proficiency in MS office applications. Experience with Power Line Systems PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE software preferred. Must exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills to accomplish coordination between internal departments and external engineering consultant firms and customers. Applicant must be a highly motivated self-starter with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in an ever-changing environment. Must have the ability to handle stressful situations appropriately. Must be effective at managing workload.

Licenses, Certification, Bonding, and/or Testing:
A valid driver's license is required.

Working Conditions:

Conditions will vary from office, substation, and power plant and transmission line field environments. Must be able to work additional hours on short notice in office and field settings through normal and severe weather conditions. Must have a satisfactory work record including good attendance.

Evergy has a clear mission - To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. So, our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We are committed to celebrating diversity and building a team where everyone - regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status - has a voice and can bring their best every day. We know that the more diverse and inclusive we are, the better we will be. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.