Description

Engineering Technician

Posting Date:May 19, 2026

Job Posting Number:            2026-030

Pay Grade:7

Department:Orange Park District Engineering

Location:Orange Park

Classification:                         Non-Exempt

Notes:This is a current position

Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. does not sponsor employment visas.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request by emailing [email protected] or by calling 352-473-8000, EXT 8264 or 8270.  Please be advised that this assistance is available for individuals who require accommodation due to disability.

Classification Summary:

Individuals in positions allocated to this class perform an engineering function which results in efficient and reliable engineering services. Primary responsibilities include handling electric service applications or inquiries, maintaining records, preparing minor staking sheets and processing permits/right-of-way easements.

Work is performed under the direct supervision of an Engineering Supervisor – District, Senior Engineer or assigned Division Manager who evaluates the work on a daily basis to ensure that the duties and responsibilities are being performed in a satisfactory manner.

Essential Job Functions

(Note:  These job functions are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. All employees are expected to demonstrate cooperation in working with others, deal effectively with members and practice safety consciousness.)

1. Staking Sheets. Prepares staking sheets for minor overhead and underground projects. 
2. Permits. Prepares and processes municipal, county, and FDOT permits/right-of-way easements.  Compiles and submits reports as required or directed. 
3. Geographic Information System (GIS). Utilizes GIS, making sure projects are properly and timely entered into GIS. 
4. Works with Members, Builders or Developers. Ensures that there is a good understanding between Clay Electric and members, builders or developers about the requirements for new services as stipulated in the Standards for Electric Service and the member, builder or developer’s needs. 
5. Job Orders. Receives, stakes and processes job orders, ensuring required engineering and related data/records are kept up to date. 
6. Cost Estimates. Prepares cost estimates as required. 
7. Reports. Prepares and processes reports related to construction and maintenance activities. 
8. Safety. Practices safe work habits in the performance of all job duties and is familiar with and follows those portions of the Cooperative Safety Manual that pertain to the position. 
9. Other Essential Duties: Each employee is responsible to perform other duties as required to benefit the Cooperative and its members, includes responding to and/or assisting in emergency situations.

Minimum Training and Experience:

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus two (2) years of experience as a Clay Electric Engineering Aide and completion of two out of the three phases in the Hi-Line Comprehensive Staking Technician training curriculum.

Individuals in this position must maintain a valid State of Florida driver’s license.

Substitution:

Experience as a staking technician at an electric utility may substitute for the required experience on a year for year basis.

Experience as a journey level Lineworker, Serviceworker or Field Electrical Equipment Technician at an electric utility may substitute for the required experience on a two (2) years for one (1) year basis.

A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology from an ETAC/ABET accredited program may substitute for the minimum training and experience requirement.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to use a laptop computer and understand circuit diagrams, computer displayed mapping, the customer information system and other compute-based systems as required.

Ability to comprehend and understand construction work plans.

Ability to assist in the preparation of work studies and surveys.

Ability to work with other divisions in order to render the most efficient service possible.

Ability to comprehend and understand plans and specifications.

Comprehensive knowledge of Clay Electric’s Construction Standards, National Electric Safety Code, National Electric Code and Clay Electric’s Standards for Electric Service.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other technology software/tools used in the department, including the use of iPads and other company issued electronic devices.

Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer.  All applicants for employment shall be considered on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, physical or mental handicap or disability, where otherwise qualified, or marital or veteran status.  Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. treats all employees equally without discrimination in rates of pay and other opportunities for advancement.

Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. has a drug-free workplace policy.

Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. participates in E-Verify.  E-Verify electronically compares information entered on the Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9, with records contained in Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases.  This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.

JOB ANALYSIS FORM

for

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

This form is used to determine the essential function and physical requirements of each

job class for recruitment purposes to comply with the American With Disabilities Act.

Tools, Equipment, Vehicles, or Machinery Used:

Personal computers, computer terminal, engineering drafting tools, vehicle.

Work Conditions:

Communication Requirements:

Physical Requirements of the Job:

Note: - In terms of an 8-hour workday, "Occasionally" equals 1% to 33% of the time, "Frequently" means 34% to 66% of the time, and "Continuously" means 67% to 100% of the time.

Definitions:

1. Simple Grasping- Apply pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
2. Pushing-Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
3. Pulling-Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
4. Fingering-Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters or must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Some requirements may exclude individuals that cannot be reasonably accommodated or who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.