Kankakee Valley REMC Field Engineer

Kankakee Valley REMC has an opening for a Field Engineer. The responsibilities for the position include the following items:

• Work with the engineering department team to complete the following projects as directed by the department manager:
  • New Construction (Residential Agricultural Commercial etc.)
  • Service Upgrades (Residential Agricultural Commercial etc.)
  • Service Relocations
  • Construction Work Plan Projects
  • Pole Inspection/Replacement Program
  • Service Retirements
  • Miscellaneous Engineering Projects
    • Engineering Analysis (Software)
    • GIS/GPS
    • Drafting
• Involvement in the work order process to complete engineering related projects to include:
  • Communications (Internal/External)
  • Preliminary Design
  • Estimating
  • Field Staking
  • As-Builts/GPS
• Collaborate with other departments to complete projects efficiently
• Develop knowledge of department procedures and company policies associated with engineering projects to improve member support
• Develop technical knowledge related to engineering department functions through training provided
• Work breakdown is approximately 50% Office/Paperwork and 50% Field Work

Qualifications :

The candidate must have the following experience:

• Either a relevant Engineering degree (Electrical/Civil/Mechanical) or High School Education with 10 years of Electric Utility Construction experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook Teams etc.)
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings

The following are desired skills:

• GIS/GPS
• AutoCAD/Drafting
• RUS design
• NISC Software
• Electric Utility Construction

Physical Skills Required

• Ability to lift 15 lbs
• Ability to walk long distances on uneven terrain
• Ability to use basic tools such as a hammer and screwdriver
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time

Additional Information :

Additional information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time