Field Planner

About SGC

At SGC Engineering, LLC (SGC), we are a dynamic, multidisciplinary engineering firm with a nationwide presence. With a dedicated team of over 40 engineers, we are committed to delivering top-tier consulting and advisory services in the fields of renewable energy, utilities, commercial, and industrial markets. Our guiding principle is to harness the latest in technical and engineering expertise to meet the diverse needs of our clients while upholding the highest standards of quality.

Overview

Are you someone who has experience in technical, construction, or mechanical roles and is looking to transition into a rewarding career supporting a talented team of engineers? If so, SGC Engineering is seeking individuals like you to join our utility consulting group. This is your chance to embark on a rewarding career in the exciting realm of medium voltage maintenance and construction upgrades, including the execution of distributed generation (renewable) energy projects. As a Field Planner, you'll play a vital role in coordinating and planning projects on behalf of our valued clients.

Training is available for candidates with limited or no experience as a current field planner. We are looking for high potential candidates who are eager to learn, can make a difference, and want to grow their careers. 

Starting salary: $56,000 - $82,000 per year depending on experience.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Field Planner:

• Perform planning and design for distribution construction projects.
• Support record keeping for maintenance and inspection data.
• Verify conformance to client standards.
• Perform review of project specifications, drawings and documents.
• Assist with the asset management of materials and contractors.
• Coordinate project work with client’s internal staff.
• Facilitate client’s internal processes to ensure they are followed.
• Conduct field visits as required to support planning and design.
• Represent client and their interests to ensure projects are executed to client standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities of the Field Planner:

• Solid understanding of principles and practices to broad areas of assignment.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite of products.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignment.
• Ability to interpret schematics, control logic, automation logic, and device programing.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Education and Experience of the Field Planner:

• Associate degree in Engineering or Technology plus a minimum of one (1) year of directly related experience OR the equivalent in education and experience.
• Experience in an electric utility or construction firm is preferred.
• Job specific training will be made available as applicable.

Additional Requirements of the Field Planner:

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
• Required to travel up to 70% to other offices, client meetings or for site date collection and construction.

Physical Demands:

Duties are performed both in an office environment and on construction sites.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time.
• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity, such as keyboarding, for large portions of the work day.
• Occasionally required to exert physical effort in handling objects up to 30 pounds.
• Occasionally required to exert physical effort in navigating rough native terrain during site visits and staking of projects.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers and clients. Must be able to exchange accurate information.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• May be exposed to variations of weather conditions (temperature, inclement weather, etc.)

Disclaimer:

• Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time
• This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned
• This job description is subject to change at any time.

We are looking to hire for this role within 30 days or less.

Salary : $56,000 - $82,000