Assistant Field Engineer

Corn Belt Energy Corporation; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

401k match

Medical-dental-vision insurance

Long term disability

Life insurance

Sick time

Vacation time

Personal time

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Corn Belt Energy Corporation is seeking an Assistant Field Engineer to support the Engineering Department with administrative tasks, data entry, and workflows. The role involves guiding members on Cooperative policies related to engineering services and ensuring clear communication among departments.

The position emphasizes utilization of ACAD, GIS, and eWork processes, with opportunities to assist in design and line extensions while building expertise in power distribution systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred.
• Proficient in computer operations and MS Office.
• Experience with an electrical distribution system preferred.
• Experience with NISC desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Answer questions about service order status and track work using service orders.
• Understand power grid fundamentals and develop related coursework.
• Assist with member documentation, applications, contracts and required fees in alignment with Cooperative policies.
• Assist with obtaining right-of-way easements and highway permits; review property records and easements.
• Update and create service orders, including retirements.
• Support eWork flow processes for the Engineering department.
• Follow Cooperative policies on new installations and projects of all sizes.
• Assist GIS Analyst with as-building and GIS data updates.
• Maintain updated standards book for the Cooperative Team.
• Assist with drafting using ACAD, electronic staking, and GIS; pursue related courses.
• May assist Field Engineers with design, staking, and line extensions.
• Handle special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Computer proficiency

Electrical knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's or Associate in Electrical Eng. or related field

Tools

NISC

GIS

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

• 31.40-40.75 per hour Salary is commensurate with professional experience and academic background.
• Hourly
• Full Time
• employer funded pension plan, 401k employer match, partially employer funded medical-dental-vision insurance, long term disability, employer funded life insurance, supplemental life insurance, sick time, vacation time, personal time, tuition reimbursement

The Assistant Field Engineer aids the Engineering Department in all aspects of administrative support, data entry, and engineering workflow. The Assistant Field Engineer guides members on Cooperative policies and procedures related to engineering services. This position provides excellent communication between the department, the member, and other departments in the Cooperative.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Is responsible for answering questions regarding service order status, the use of Service Orders to track work for members, and overall general organization of the department.
• Has a broad understanding of the Cooperative Industry, as well as power grid fundamentals, and takes course work to develop those understanding as they relate to work in the Engineering Department.
• Assists in the preparation of necessary documentation for new and existing members. Ensures that all required membership applications, contracts, and required fees are in place and in compliance with Cooperative policies.
• Assists with acquiring right-of-way easements and highway permits. Reviews property records and easements to ensure accuracy. Assists with filing easements.
• Updates and creates service orders, including retirements.
• Support eWork flow processes for the Engineering department to ensure timely completion.
• Knowledgeable of the Cooperative's policies on new installations and revamps including executing contracts for projects of all sizes.
• Assists GIS Analyst in as-building, or updating the GIS data set regarding its accuracy.
• Maintains an updated standards book, and publish for the Cooperative Team.
• Assisting with drafting assignments utilizing ACAD, electronic staking, and GIS, and takes necessary courses available to be proficient in these.
• May assist Field Engineers with design, staking, and coordination of line extensions and changes in the Cooperative distribution system.
• Will be given special projects and other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma/GED
• Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, desirable.
• Must be proficient in the operation of a computer and the use of the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with an electrical distribution system, preferred.
• Experience with NISC, desirable.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate professionally and accurately across all departments.
• Ability to apply principles of excellent member service.