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Work with & Learn from Talented Engineers & Electricians in this Entry-Level Technician Role

Whether you're a pre-engineering student seeking prerequisite knowledge & experience, or a motivated worker with basic knowledge of electricity and the desire to begin building your career, Herzig Engineering offers some compelling advantages:

You will work with skilled electricians, engineers and technicians who can provide the mentorship and knowledge needed to start building a long-range career.
Learn SKM PowerTools Electrical Engineering software – a system analysis tool used for Arc Flash Hazard and other critical analyses. It's used by electrical engineering firms and engineers worldwide.
You will join a great group of people in a family-oriented company that values you and your talent. We work hard, but also enjoy a casual jeans & t-shirt environment!
Start full-time with the knowledge that you can flex your schedule – work approximately 30 hours per week – when/if you want to start/continue your engineering degree, electrician training, etc. You could work full-time when school’s not in session and part-time when it is.
Enjoy great health benefits and a retirement savings plan with company match (available to full-time employees), paid-time-off (PTO) and more. We also have a tuition reimbursement program to incentivize employees to continue their education.
Prove yourself and showcase your skill, and you can build a long-term career in our thriving organization. In fact, this role is open because the incumbent was promoted.

As Electrical Data Entry Technician, you will work a set schedule, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Grounded in safety. Herzig Engineering specializes in electrical safety services and studies with a particular emphasis in Arc Flash Hazard Assessments. These power distribution studies assist our clients with complying with OSHA and NFPA 70E electrical safety requirements. Our clients come from all industry sectors including the industrial, manufacturing, medical, commercial, institutional and other settings. We help increase safety for our clients by empowering employees and management with knowledge of the electrical safety risks they will encounter at their jobs.

Video: Herzig Engineering is passionate about creating a positive electrical safety culture. Our electrical engineers will ensure that your facility and equipment are OSHA compliant and practicing the latest safety standards as stated in the NFPA 70E, OSHA, NEC, IEEE 1584, ANSI, & ASTM.

The Requirements

At Herzig Engineering we love potential, motivation and a great attitude. Over the years, we've found that our best technicians have all three.

To be a strong fit for the role of Electrical Data Entry Technician, you will have:

A high school diploma or GED equivalent; an Associate's degree or some completed college coursework, ideally in a directly related field, is preferred Quick question for you - click here
General understanding of and interest in electricity/electrical applications (i.e. gained in construction, farming, repairs, automotive, etc.); solid technical/mechanical aptitude
Comfort with computers including:
- Skill with MS Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook)
- The ability to effectively learn new technology (i.e. SKM PowerTools)
- Experience using SKM PowerTools or similar (e.g. EasyPower, ETAP) is an advantage Quick question for you - click here
- CAD experience is a plus
Strong written, verbal and listening communication skills
Excellent analytical reasoning and problem-solving abilities
Initiative combined with a proactive approach and strong work ethic
The ability to work independently and as a strong team member.
Enthusiasm/passion for your role

The Role

As Electrical Data Entry Technician, you will take ownership of an hourly, entry-level, career building position. You will play an important role on a multi-position service team focused on supporting the electrical safety of customers across the nation. Under the direct oversight of our engineers, you will provide data entry for customers' large industrial & commercial electrical distribution systems. These systems are typically 2000 to 4000 amp service, with customers having multiple (up to ten or more) systems on site.

Daily, you will input data collected by the electricians into the SKM PowerTools software to generate one-line diagrams (similar to circuit diagrams) and warning labels from the reports you'll produce through the software. You'll learn to model power systems and interpret specifications and data from members of the service team and reports.

Video: Herzig Engineering specialize in conducting Arc Flash Hazard Analysis and delivering detailed warning labels. We are dedicated and unbiased as the industry leader in electrical safety. This is the core of our business, and we do it every day. Our staff includes licensed professional engineers, and we are licensed to operate in nearly every corner of the United States. We are also accessible for international projects.

More Good Reasons

Outstanding training

You will learn from engineers and electricians and greatly enhance your skill set through extensive training. You bring the aptitude, interest and a basic electrical background and we’ll give you the tools and training needed to excel and thrive. You will also receive reviews that clearly define what you are doing well and areas where you can continue to learn and evolve.

Be an important part of project teams
You will provide an essential service for the projects you support. In conjunction with a project manager, engineers and electricians, you will help our customers promote safety and meet compliance requirements.

Professional development
You'll grow your skills and knowledge as you work on projects, systems and software and as you interact with talented Herzig teammates. As engineers, we know that round pegs don’t fit in square holes. As an employee, we'll help you find your natural talents and areas that excite you as a worker. We can assist you in understanding and pursuing the skills/education you need to advance your career. Happy employees lead to better quality work! We offer career advancement for strong candidates.

Great environment
We are a smaller, family-owned company, and the family feeling extends to the whole team. We offer an upbeat, flexible and professional work environment that encourages problem solving and productivity. We place an emphasis on collaboration and work/life balance.

Excellent compensation
In addition to a competitive wage that will grow as your skills and experience grow, we offer group health insurance, a 401(k) plan, the PTO and more. We also enjoy small perks, such as having fresh fruit delivered weekly to our office.

Keys to Success

Our team is always looking for professionals with positive attitudes and “go-getter” dispositions. To be an outstanding Electrical Data Entry Technician, you will:

Bring the self-motivation and self-discipline to work autonomously, but also work effectively as a team player.
Be resourceful in solving issues; help is nearby, but you should take pride in learning and retaining information.
Demonstrate a service orientation as you interact with internal team members and other stakeholders, helping maintain our ongoing relationships with them.
Pay close attention to details – in many ways this is the gist of the job.
Build a reputation of reliability and dependability. We're a small company where every position is important to our success. It's clear quickly if someone isn't stepping up and doing their best work.

Pictured: Herzig Engineering supports a wide variety of customers in many, many industries. Represented here are just a handful.