Field Estimator 1 (Distribution) FESTD1

Role

Field Estimator

Savannah GA (Onsite)

$30.00 - $34.2 /hours on w2 (without to benefits)

12 months (contract to hire)

1 ST shift

Job Description

We are seeking a Distribution Designer / Utility Design Technician to support the planning design estimating and processing of electrical distribution projects. This role will be responsible for designing overhead and underground electrical service facilities performing field investigations preparing cost estimates and coordinating with customers developers contractors inspectors and internal teams to ensure successful project execution.

Education & Test Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Some college or technical certification is a plus

Experience Requirements

• 3 years of experience in a Power Utility or commercial/industrial/residential electrician experience preferred

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• General engineering and construction knowledge preferred
• Knowledge of electrical operations distribution systems underground and overhead construction practices preferred
• Experience designing and estimating distribution facilities preferred
• Experience with drafting engineering and line design software GIS products load estimating tools (specifically in residential loading) preferred.
• Experience with JETS ARMS Socket AutoCAD GIS products CSS CIT ICLEAR and LEADS tools preferred.
• Good computer skills: Outlook Word Excel preferred
• Ability to work with customers and others as a team member
• Ability to prioritize and organize work
• Effective proactive oral and written communication skills
• Must be an effective negotiator who can protect our interests while serving the customers needs
• Duties includes being available for emergency assistance outside of normal work hours weekends holidays and extended out of town storm duty
• Candidate should be available for response within a reasonable amount of time
• Candidate must be willing to work on-call rotation

Behavioral Attributes

• Must make safety his or her top priority (Safety Excellence)
• Must demonstrate Our Values: Safety FirstUnquestionable Trust Superior Performance and Total Commitment
• Demonstrate a Questioning Attitude and continuously seek for learning opportunities and improvement
• Positive attitude and strong customer focus
• Demonstrate a genuine interest to be inclusive and understand and respect different perspectives
• Must possess the ability to work alone as well as function as part of the team
• Must be able to communicate effectively and build positive relationships with customers engineers customer service and line crew personnel
• Highly motivated self-directed and work well under general supervision
• Candidate must have a valid drivers license.