Engineer Technician IV
22 hours ago
Seattle
Job Description Job Title: Engineer Technician IV Job Description The Engineer Technician IV provides advanced technical support to engineering teams across a wide range of projects and products. This senior-level role collects, maintains, organizes, compiles, and manipulates technical data, prepares detailed engineering documentation, and supports testing, analysis, and reporting activities. The position requires strong analytical skills, the ability to work independently within established policies and practices, and frequent interaction with internal teams and external customers. The Engineer Technician IV may lead or train others, contribute directly to project schedules and outcomes, and play a key role in administering and managing joint use, permitting, and asset management processes. Responsibilities • Collect, maintain, organize, compile, and manipulate technical data to support engineering projects and products., • Create, build, assemble, modify, and/or repair prototypes as needed for engineering activities., • Prepare engineering documentation, including reports, drawings, sketches, flow charts, diagrams, schematics, and other technical materials., • Perform mathematical calculations in accordance with engineering specifications and project requirements., • Undertake data analyses following provided guidelines and document findings clearly and accurately., • Recommend alternative solutions to technical problems and obstacles, using sound judgment and established practices., • Set up and conduct tests, record data, and assist with engineering analysis to support project objectives., • Apply a complete understanding of general and technical aspects of the job to complete a wide range of tasks with minimal supervision., • Exercise independent judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions within defined practices and policies., • Contribute to the fulfillment of project and organizational objectives, with decisions and achievements directly impacting project schedules., • Interact daily with internal peer groups and external customers, exchanging and presenting factual information in a clear and professional manner., • Perform standard scientific and engineering studies for less complex work and assist in conducting scientific tasks for more complex projects, such as permit applications or calibration of mathematical models., • Administer and generate joint use fines in accordance with established processes and guidelines., • Generate and manage transfer notifications through Alden One to support joint use and pole-related activities., • Create and assign WAMS asset numbers for new assets and projects, ensuring accurate asset tracking and documentation., • Intake, process, and manage engineering as-built documentation to maintain accurate records., • Process and manage right-of-way (ROW) permitting applications across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with applicable requirements., • Intake, review, approve, and process customer applications in a timely and accurate manner., • Investigate Alden One and WAMS for pole replacement work orders and transfer statuses related to the Double Pole project, and take appropriate follow-up actions., • Manage Master Pole Attachment Agreements and maintain Certificates of Insurance for a large portfolio of Wireline customers., • Compile and generate billing reports for accounting teams to support invoicing of joint use customers., • Collaborate with Cost Accounting and P&CM to accurately assign invoices to billable work orders., • Issue permits for Joint Use and Wood Pole Design teams, ensuring all permits are properly authorized and compliant with regulations., • Conduct thorough research and take necessary actions to address and resolve customer complaints effectively and professionally., • Create comprehensive internal and external reports and metrics to support operational visibility and decision-making., • Generate reports to identify work orders that are ready for closure in WAMS and support the closure process., • Monitor and address Customer Called completes, including managing a backlog of inspections and overdue customer final close-outs from previous years., • Plot, research, and field quarter section maps, including performing related fieldwork in varying weather conditions., • Demonstrated experience providing technical support to engineers on projects and products., • Strong ability to collect, maintain, organize, compile, and manipulate technical data., • Proficiency in preparing engineering documentation such as reports, drawings, sketches, flow charts, diagrams, and schematics., • Ability to perform mathematical calculations based on engineering specifications., • Experience conducting data analysis using provided guidelines and documenting results., • Capability to recommend alternative technical solutions and resolve problems using independent judgment., • Experience setting up and conducting tests and recording data to support engineering analysis., • Solid understanding of general and technical aspects of engineering technician work at a senior level., • Ability to work on problems of diverse scope, evaluating identifiable factors to determine appropriate solutions., • Strong client and customer interaction skills, with the ability to exchange and present factual information clearly., • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for data management, reporting, and analysis., • Experience with testing software tools and workflows., • Working knowledge of AutoCAD for technical drawings and documentation., • Strong documentation and process management skills., • Experience administering and generating joint use fines and related records., • Ability to generate and manage transfer notifications through Alden One., • Experience creating and assigning WAMS asset numbers for new assets and projects., • Proficiency in processing and managing engineering as-built documentation., • Experience processing and managing right-of-way (ROW) permitting applications for multiple jurisdictions., • Ability to intake, approve, and process customer applications accurately and efficiently., • Experience investigating Alden One and WAMS for pole replacement work orders and transfer statuses., • Ability to manage Master Pole Attachment Agreements and maintain Certificates of Insurance for multiple customers., • Experience compiling and generating billing reports for accounting and invoicing purposes., • Ability to collaborate effectively with Cost Accounting and P&CM to assign invoices to billable work orders., • Experience issuing permits for joint use and wood pole design activities in compliance with regulations., • Strong research and problem-solving skills for resolving customer complaints., • Ability to create comprehensive internal and external reports and metrics., • Experience generating reports to identify work orders ready for closure in WAMS., • Ability to monitor and address Customer Called completes and manage backlog-related tasks., • Capability to plot, research, and field quarter section maps, including working outdoors in all weather conditions., • Ability to handle unusual and seldom occurring job events with minimal assistance., • Experience serving in a lead or supervisory capacity and training other team members., • Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks such as permitting, asset tracking, billing, and reporting concurrently., • Attention to detail in managing agreements, certificates of insurance, and regulatory compliance documentation., • Effective written and verbal communication skills for preparing documentation and interacting with internal and external stakeholders., • Comfort working within established company policies, principles, and practices while exercising independent judgment., • Familiarity with joint use, pole attachment, and utility asset management processes. The role follows a hybrid work schedule that includes time in the office, in the field, and remote work. The Engineer Technician IV will typically work in the office at least two days per week, spend approximately two days per week performing field activities such as plotting, researching, and visiting sites for quarter section maps, and work remotely one day per week. The position requires being local to the Seattle area and able to travel around the region for fieldwork and on-site responsibilities. The work environment involves using tools and systems such as Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD, Alden One, and WAMS, along with standard office and computer equipment. Fieldwork will occur in all weather conditions, so the ability to work outdoors and adjust to varying environmental conditions is essential. weather conditions, so the ability to work outdoors and adjust to varying environmental conditions is essential. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $38.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision, • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital, • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents), • Short and long-term disability, • Health Spending Account (HSA), • Transportation benefits, • Employee Assistance Program • Hiring diverse talent, • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection, • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. 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