Field Engineering Technician I

This position is responsible for the efficient and economic design and construction of underground and overhead electric distribution specializing in line extensions to serve new residential members, single phase line relocations and maintenance projects, in accordance with RUS requirements, recommended practices, the N.E.S.C. and EMC policies and procedures.

1. Plan, design, and coordinate the engineering of line extensions to serve new residential members, line relocations, streetlight and maintenance projects utilizing engineering software including Futura/Partner, Pole Foreman.

2. Procure all required permits, easements, and right-of-way:

3. Procure all legal documents such as easements, D.O.T., railroad, pipeline, and Corp. of Engineers permits as each project may require.

4. Directly interact and negotiate with members, property owners, and corporate attorneys to obtain easements and right-of-ways.

5. Complete Georgia D.O.T. permits, railroad, county permits, and new overhead and underground specifications in AUTOCAD.

6. Design specifications for construction crews including drawings on overhead and underground projects.

7. Adhere to and promote utilization of good engineering practices. Follow guidelines as set forth in, but not limited to, the Association policies, rules, regulations, rates, construction practices, RUS line construction specifications, NESC guidelines and applicable governing regulations.

8. Calculate project cost for all construction projects.

9. Serve as the liaison with developers/member, engineers, homebuilders, municipalities, consultants, and utility crews.

10. Must have the ability to process data on engineering software (Futura, Poleforeman, etc.) proficiently after 1 year.

11. Complete Georgia D.O.T permits, railroad and county permits, in Auto-Cad.

12. Resolve member complaints in a timely and professional manner and ensure changes are made to correct unsatisfactory conditions.

13. Keep updated on new developments in electric power distribution and government specifications.

14. Assist construction crews during storm outages while being partner up with a FET

    2 or higher .

15. Complete all assigned tasks and functions in a timely manner, within current established and changed EMC policies and procedures with minimum supervision.

16. Create locate tickets through the 811 system.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED with 2+ years of experience in construction management, drafting, utility experience, and/or technical design.
• Associate degree in electrical engineering and/or equivalent with 0 years of experience in construction management, drafting, utility experience, technical design.
• Prefers one year experience in staking or other related experience.
• Must have a working knowledge to operate Auto-Cad program to complete a Georgia DOT permit, county permit, along with being able to create new overhead and underground specifications in Auto-Cad.
• Ability to set up files in a PDF format to send out to the various governmental agencies.
• Should be familiar with GreyStone Power’s service territory and have the ability to read company mapping system.
• Must have ability to prepare legal documents such as Right of Way easements, state and county permits.
• Must become proficient in the use of the sections field computers and software within the first six-month introductory period.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with the members, developers, land agents, attorneys and other regulatory agencies.
• Must satisfactorily pass the EMC's employment physical exam and required drug screens.
• Requires valid Georgia driver’s license.