What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Assistant position at Cleco Power LLC?
At Cleco, we're not just powering lives—we're powering a cleaner, smarter future for Louisiana. With bold investments in innovative energy solutions, we’re transforming how we power our communities: smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable. This is a long-term commitment to our people and our communities because our future—and the future of generations to come—depends on it. If you're ready to make an impact where it matters most, join us at Cleco—where we're Energizing Your Tomorrow. Role Purpose The Engineering Assistant is an experienced professional with thorough knowledge of and some experience with electric utility facility relocation and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LA DOTD) processes. This position is responsible for facilitating all statewide utility relocation projects. Works with utility relocation engineer, right-of-way agents, operations personnel, distribution engineering personnel, and governmental affairs to address all requests from LA DOTD. Assist the utility relocation engineer with all tasks from reception of requests to final payment reception and project closure. Key Responsibilities Champions a corporate culture that emphasizes transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and operational excellence. Works closely with and develops relationships with state and local governments to stay abreast of planned road construction projects. Receives requests from LA DOTD and incorporates them into Cleco process, tracks them, and issues consolidated reports and budgets as required. Assists with the design, bidding, construction, and project management activities of utility relocation projects. Works closely with other departments within Cleco and external contractors to accomplish project, departmental, and company goals in a timely and economical manner. Assists in the annual preparation of the Utility Relocation budget outlining the Cleco contribution versus reimbursable amounts for all utility relocation projects and keeps the budget updated. Ensures that Utility Relocation Agreements (URA) are accurate, complete, and properly executed. Ensures that all project data including drawings, cost estimates and correspondence are available as needed to meet deadlines as set by LA DOTD or other entity. Tracks invoicing to expedite Cleco reimbursements. Files all Utility Relocation Agreement (URA) contracts in the Cleco Records Center within 1 week of receiving approved numbered contract from LA DOTD or other entity. Qualifications Required Education, Skills & Experience Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology or related field 0-3 years of related experience Business acumen pertaining to the Utility industry Knowledge of leading practices for their practice area Planning and project management skills Willingness and ability to learn new technologies on the job Proficient at functioning effectively within a team environment, present ideas and opinions in a respective and collegial manner Key Competencies BEHAVIORAL Building Organizational Talent* Building Partnerships Leading Teams Business Acumen Communication Courage Building Self-Insight Building Talent* Driving for Results Energizing the Organization Driving Execution Building Trusting Relationships Driving Innovation Planning and Organizing Safety Establishing Strategic Direction TECHNICAL Analytical skills Compliance May perform other duties as assigned. Salary dependent on experience, skills, education, and training. Cleco Corporate Holdings LLC is a regional energy holding company that conducts its business operations through its primary subsidiary, Cleco Power. Headquartered in Pineville, Louisiana, and in business since 1935, the company has approximately 1,200 employees. Cleco Power Cleco Power is a regulated electric utility that owns 8 generating units with a rated capacity of 2,676 megawatts and operates 946 megawatts on behalf of its generation partners. Assets also includes 1,386 miles of transmission lines and approximately 12,228 miles of distribution lines. Cleco Power uses multiple generating sources and multiple fuels to serve approximately 295,000 customers in 24 of Louisiana's parishes through its retail business and supplies wholesale power in Louisiana. Parishes served include Acadia, Allen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Catahoula, DeSoto, Evangeline, Grant, Iberia, Jefferson Davis, LaSalle, Natchitoches, Rapides, Red River, Sabine, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Vermilion, Vernon and Washington.