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FastTek Global Gas Service Designer II in Livonia, Michigan
- If you're looking for a career that will provide a challenging work environment and many opportunities to learn, our company is the place for you. Join our team and become part of a company full of exciting opportunities.
We help employees achieve their personal best by offering many opportunities that develop and enhance their skills for career advancement.
Duties:
- This position will be hybrid.
- The typical schedule is on site 3 days per week on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays in most cases.
- The worker can work remote on Wednesdays and Fridays.
- We are flexible on the HQ location. Preferred locations to source would be the following: Saginaw, Lansing, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Flint, Livonia, Royal Oak, Groveland, Howell, and Macomb.
- No per diem for candidates who are willing to relocate to Michigan to work.
- The Engineering Technician will have a basic understanding of utility system design and analysis using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Geographic Information System (GIS) software.
- Responsibilities include identifying system materials and their applications; preparing work orders; engaging in planning and research; providing field design and support for utility systems; adhering to standard work processes; and applying industry standards.
- The Engineering Technician will be expected to design a variety of projects, ranging from simple to intermediate complexity, and will frequently coordinate with internal departments, contractors, and leadership to ensure compliance and effective management of project tasks.
- Utilize CAD software for the creation and modification of technical drawings and designs. Incorporate design changes and revisions into existing plans.
- Apply utility design and construction standards to ensure compliance.
- Select appropriate materials and components based on project requirements.
- Analyze and interoperate industry standards, maps, blueprint drawings, details, survey data, sketches, and project scope requirements.
- Plan and consult with internal departments to review project needs, such as specifications, reporting, discuss problems and solutions, task prioritization, coordination, permitting and environmental impacts.
- Preparing and updating forms and system application data associated with project work orders.
- Understand and apply existing department standards, procedures, processes, and job aids as related to plans and specifications, maps, images, drawings and related material for projects or other work order application documents.
- May be required to conduct site visits to collect and verify drawing data, and during construction for support, development, training, and general guidance as needed.
Other duties as assigned or may be necessary
Skills:
- General proficiency CAD software required, MicroStation V8i or v10, AutoCAD, Open Plant, GIS
- MS Windows Applications
- Knowledge in utility operations
- Ability to solve problems, taking new perspectives using existing computer-based solutions
- Written and Verbal Communication Skills
- Technical Writing Skills
- Good interpersonal Skills
Project planning and coordination
Education:
- Technical or engineering Associate Degree or applicable years experience required.
- 2-4 Years' experience required,
4-7 years preferred
Required Skills:
- CAD
- Writing skills
- Blueprint
- CAD software
GIS
Additional Skills:
Permitting
Utility design
AutoCAD
Survey AutoCAD
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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