Field Technician

Field Technician

Job Summary:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Visually identify, inspect, and record equipment and different construction situations in the field, including rights-of-way
• Apply National Electric Safety Code (NESC) Standards, Client Standards, Federal, State or Local Municipal Guidelines, and/or other applicable guidelines throughout daily data collection workflow
• Utilize technology tools for data collection efforts as well as a telescopic fiberglass measurement stick to accurately measure clearances on utility poles
• Communicate with others, including co-workers and clients, to agree on the best solution for engineering design
• Coordinates or supports flagging effort for field data collection, as required
• Can transcribe notes, use measuring devices to identify, inspect, and record the data which is found in an organized manner
• Can endure frequent driving, standing, walking (numerous miles a day), navigating (on foot or in a vehicle), and balancing objects which may weigh up to 20 pounds in congested and/or complex terrain
• Must be able to work in all outdoor weather conditions and in residential, commercial, and industrial areas
• Must be willing to travel overnight or for extended periods of time, based on project assignment
• Work is primarily in the field with minimum time in an office environment
• Will be required to attend meetings at clients sites and regularly interact with the general public, including landowners
• May occasionally enter energized extra-high voltage substations up to 745kV and will need to coordinate with appropriate utility personnel throughout fielding activities within this location
• Ability to work from home and an office setting, as required

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required with 3 years of experience in fieldwork or a construction environment, drafting, utility experience, or technical design
• Associates Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline with 0-2 years of experience, with interest in fieldwork, or surveying.
• Must be an organized person who can keep data organized from start to finish on a project
• Ability to prioritize work on multiple projects and effectively communicate project statuses
• Computer proficiency including general Microsoft Office products, design, and business enterprise software
• Effective written and oral communication
• Reasoning skills and ability to solve practical problems
• Must have dependable transportation and a valid drivers license with insurance
• Must be able to pass a fit for duty test

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of electrical distribution assets and/or communication equipment construction
• Prior experience in a field-based data collection role
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings/schematics
• Familiar with Safe Work Practices and PPE applications

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000.00 - $62,400.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hagerstown, MD: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $52,000 - $62,400