Electrical Design & Field Support Specialist

Brightridge; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

BrightRidge is seeking an engineering support professional to assist in designing and surveying power lines. You will prepare construction prints, plan/ profile drawings, and one-line diagrams using AutoCAD, ArcMap, and related software, while supporting field engineers and ensuring safety and compliance.

The role emphasizes field data collection, right-of-way processes, and documentation. A related associate degree and AutoCAD expertise are preferred, with prior utility or surveying experience

Qualifications

• An Associate degree in a related Engineering or technical discipline or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in the latest release of AutoCAD is required.
• A background in GIS mapping is preferred.
• One to two years' prior experience with an electric utility engineering department will be considered a plus.
• Previous experience in land surveying using GNSS surveying equipment is desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist in field data collection, line design, staking, and creation of construction documents and drawings using NISC, ESRI ArcMap, AutoCAD, PLS-CADD, and other related software packages.
• Create work orders in NISC Financials.
• Create, update, and maintain one-lines and other drawings using AutoCAD and other related software for the electric distribution and transmission systems.
• Assist customers by providing information on BrightRidge policies and procedures related to providing service and line construction.
• Operate GNSS surveying instrument, GPS receiver, and IKE device for surveying and pole data collection related to line rebuilds, new construction, and make-ready projects.
• Assist in obtaining right-of-way for the construction of new power and fiber optic lines and other BrightRidge facilities.
• Ensure compliance with national, state and local safety codes.
• Make visual inspection of facilities for defects, proper clearance and potential safety hazards.
• Assist E.I.S. group in the proper placement of new and existing power lines and plats on the mapping system using ESRI ArcMap, AutoCAD, and other related software.
• Determine loading on existing transformers utilizing NISC data.
• Provide notification and location maps to Vegetation Management Coordinators as needed for tree trimming / removal purposes.
• Prepare engineering related documents or computer processing, as needed.
• Ability to maintain reliable, predictable and reasonable attendance.

Skills

Math aptitude

Communication

Field data collection

Education

Associate degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Esri ArcMap

PLS-CADD

NISC

GNSS surveying

GPS receiver

Job description

BrightRidge is seeking an engineering support professional to assist in designing and surveying power lines. You will prepare construction prints, plan/ profile drawings, and one-line diagrams using AutoCAD, ArcMap, and related software, while supporting field engineers and ensuring safety and compliance.

The role emphasizes field data collection, right-of-way processes, and documentation. A related associate degree and AutoCAD expertise are preferred, with prior utility or surveying experience