Engineering Technician III

Kforce has a client in Minneapolis, MN that is seeking an Engineering Technician III.

Summary:

• Manages large-sized projects from design through completion including preparation of plans, specifications, permits and contracts
• Designs new or relocation pipe facilities and issue orders on natural gas distribution facilities for subdivisions, system improvements, and public improvement projects
• Creates and designs complex natural gas distribution and transmission system designs, and support systems, including cathode protection
• Prepares long range capacity piping plans, easements and permits, bid packages and contracts, relocation and letter agreements, red-line and green-line proposals, regulatory proposals for service area certification, and main replacement program documentation packet
• Prepares cost estimates, material specifications and schedules, system capacity and pressure study modeling and analyses
• Prepares economic feasibility studies and makes customer contribution recommendations for new loads and system replacement work
• Provides design support to local gas operation
• Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem solving ability
• Team player and detail oriented
• Basic knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology
• Must have experience with AutoCAD
• Knowledge of ArcGIS is highly preferred
• Knowledge of AUD, Adobe, and BlueBeam is preferred

Education/Experience:

• Associate's degree in engineering or equivalent experience/training required
• Bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering preferred
• 5-7 years experience required
• Natural gas utility background highly preferred, willing to review those with utility design or construction design experience, if needed

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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