Engineering Coordinator

INTERNAL VACANCY Position

• Status ENGINEERING COORDINATOR
• RFT Who can apply? MEA Employees Posting Date 10/14/2026 2PM Closing Date 10/19/2026 2PM Department Engineering Hourly/Grade Union Scale/EOA 4 Union Representation EOA Hours of Work 8AM-5PM Work Location Big Lake, AK PURPOSE To aid and assist the Supervisor of Distribution Engineering and Engineering Technicians. Coordinates and facilitates jobs from engineering to construction to accounting phases. Directs the paperwork flow, communicates with internal and external members, and coordinates scheduling.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

OF THE POSITION

1. Coordinates work order processing per current work order procedure. Distributes work rders to engineering staff and other departments and updates status logs and work order tracking system.
2. Prepares subdivision and district work orders to be released for construction. Coordinates with Warehouse and Operations to assure all pertinent information is included in the released job. Coordinates service applications to be constructed concurrently with subdivision backbone system or standard member work order. Receives and closes out completed work orders, confirming appropriate information is included in the close out process. Routes accepted subdivision as-built maps and as-built staking sheets to Operations and any necessary department. Routes completed work orders to the proper departments.
3. Responsible for input and retrieval of information on given software. Verifies meter numbers for reimbursements according to the New Service Allowance (NSA) and Subdivision Agreements. Enters data and maintains subdivision and district information and compiles reports.
4. Receives and answers complaints and inquiries from members on work orders and refers them if necessary.
5. Prepares communications necessary for the process of preparing and constructing subdivision line extensions and district work orders. This includes copying and preparing all information to be mailed or delivered. Maintains project files, both ongoing and completed, including the update of staking book records and subdivision files.
6. As directed, receives and checks daily crew time sheets, assigns and releases all jobs to contractors, district line crew, or to Operations.
7. Schedules, coordinates, and dispatches locate requests. Maintains all files and reports pertaining to locates and locate information. Works with the on-call center and contract cable locators.
8. Works with Finance and Accounting on all payments, applications, agreements, acceptance letters, reimbursements, money sheet, etc. for all work orders.
9. Maintains the joint use program, including computer input, setting up, routing and closing jobs, filing, correspondence, and anything else pertinent to joint use.
10. Prepares engineering and work order documentation for basic Association maintenance and member work orders.
11. Promotes a safety culture in which safety is a value. This culture is based on joint and individual engagement, ownership, and accountability regarding job safety and responsibility to perform work safely and adhere to safe work practices.
12. Performs the essential functions of the position in a safe and efficient manner. The above items are not intended to be all inclusive of the essential functions or requirements of this type of work as they are subject to change based on operating necessity. The employee will also perform other related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management personnel. ESSENTIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS Qualified candidates are required to have: o A high school diploma or equivalent. o One (1) year formal post-secondary education with emphasis on business/communications o Two (2) years relevant experience. Preference may be given to those candidates with prior work experience in the engineering or construction field. Qualified candidates must have a valid Alaska drivers license (or ability to obtain as required under State of Alaska regulations) and a driving record, which is acceptable and insurable by the Association and the Associations insurance carrier at standard group rates. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Support a culture of safety excellence through active involvement in safety improvement and promote a sense of shared responsibility for safety. Advanced knowledge in general use of a variety of office equipment, to include facsimile machines, copiers, printers, ten-key calculators, scanners, etc. Knowledge of relevant software to include Microsoft Office Suite. Skill in administrative and organizational techniques. Skill in composing routine correspondence. Skill and ability in keyboarding and editing, to include grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Skill in effective and professional verbal and written communication. Ability to communicate with diverse audiences. Ability to work effectively and efficiently both independently and within a team setting. Ability to manage and meet multiple deadlines. Ability to facilitate cooperation between work groups and work functionally across all levels of the organization. Ability to self-motivate improvement based on successes and failures. Ability to analyze processes for efficiency and make recommendations for improvements. Embrace and embody the Associations Core Values through decisions, actions, attitude, and behavior to directly contribute to the success of the organization. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position; this list is not inclusive of all the physical demands that may be required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demand activity percentages:

• Major occurs 60% or more of work time.
• Moderate occurs between 20-60% of work time.
• Minor occurs less than 20% of work time. Physical demand requirements:
• Ability to understand, read, and carry out written instructions.
• Ability to understand, read, and verify documents electronically, verbally, or hard copy.
• Major amount of sitting, finger use, feeling/touch of items, communicating, and hearing.
• Moderate amount of walking, handling of items, eye-hand coordination, and seeing (both near and far).
• Minor amount of standing, lifting/carrying/pushing up to twenty-five (25) pounds, stair climbing, ladder climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, turning/twisting, bending at waist, foot-hand-eye coordination, and depth perception. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS The work environment conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position primarily works in an office setting; however, this position may require fieldwork in variable weather conditions. The incumbent must be able to work in variable weather conditions including, but not limited to rain, high winds, temperatures in excess of 80 degrees Fahrenheit and minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit, large amounts of snow, possibly over long periods of time and in darkness, etc. This position is subject to bee stings and insect bites. EMPLOYMENT STATUS This position is classified as a non-exempt, represented position, and is eligible for overtime compensation based on both Federal and State of Alaska laws. All Association employees are expected to work widely varying amounts of either (1) unscheduled overtime such as during power restoration activities; or, (2) scheduled overtime required to accomplish special projects. MEA requires a post offer substance abuse test. Any positive test result or refusal to consent will disqualify an applicant from employment. MEA is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. Individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations to participate in any portion of the application or interview process should advise MEA in advance by calling 907-761-9218. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. To apply, please visit www.mea.coop by the closing date. Matanuska Electric Association, Inc. 163 East Industrial Way (P.O. Box 2929), Palmer, Alaska99645 Telephone: (907) 761-9218/ Fax:(907) 761-9264 MEA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Veterans/Disabled employer. <div