Engineering Representative I

Jackson Electric Membership Cooperation; Hull (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Electric Membership Corporation seeks an Engineering Representative I to support staking design and provide courteous member service. You will learn and apply engineering standards, help prepare work orders, and coordinate with teams to ensure reliable electric service.

The role requires a high school diploma with algebra/geometry/trigonometry and CAD drafting coursework; post-high-school coursework in drafting/engineering/CS is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma; algebra/geometry/trigonometry and CAD drafting coursework.
• Prefer two years of post-high school education in drafting, engineering or computer science.

Responsibilities

• Generate work order packages per departmental procedures using the work order and staking systems.
• Collaborate with members, builders, and other utilities to answer questions and provide technical information.
• Design and lay out basic electrical line extensions with supervision.
• Coordinate assignments, permits, right-of-way easements, and joint-use agreements as required.
• Estimate overhead and underground service costs for supervisor approval.
• Explain JEMC Service Rules, rates, and fees to members.
• Develop knowledge of NEC, NESC, RUS line specs, and DOT requirements.
• Provide field assistance to operations and during outages as needed.
• Attend safety meetings and abide by the Safety Manual.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

CAD drafting

Analytical thinking

Education

High school diploma + algebra/geometry/trigonometry

CAD drafting coursework

Post-high school coursework (drafting/engineering/CS)

Tools

CAD software

Geographic Information System

Job description

JACKSON ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION

POSITION DESCRIPTION

ENGINEERING REPRESENTATIVE I

POSITION OBJECTIVES

To provide members with a personalized and courteous service using efficient design and staking engineering practices that will deliver economical and reliable service to our members and help meet the objectives of the Engineering Department; and to work and communicate in a team oriented environment in accordance with the vision, mission, and values of the Cooperative.

MINIMUM JOB SPECIFICATIONS

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

EDUCATION

Require a high school diploma or equivalent. Require courses in high school or beyond in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and CAD drafting. Prefer two (2) years of post-high school education. Prefer course work in drafting, engineering or computer science.

EXPERIENCE

This is an entry level position, and there are no minimum experience requirements. Prefer experience with land survey crews, operation of transit and use of technology as it pertains to CAD drafting. Prefer experience in electrical distribution including staking layout for construction, mapping and line construction specifications.

KNOWLEDGE

Require the ability to develop a working knowledge of the required educational subjects as applied to staking and system mapping. Require the ability to develop a thorough working knowledge of JEMC staking activities, JEMC construction specification manual, geographic information system, work order processes, and customer relations. Require the ability to proficiently utilize all computer systems used in the work order process, including the work order program, customer information system, and automated staking system. Require the ability to develop a working knowledge of the basic principles of electricity and A C circuits. Require willingness to pursue a continuous program of self-development both inside and outside of work hours in furthering his/her knowledge to develop in the job and accept increasing responsibilities.

SKILLS

Require effective leadership skills, excellent professional communication skills, both written and oral and the ability to work in a team environment. Require the ability to apply the required technical knowledge to accomplish the staking and design of basic line extensions with normal supervision. Require the ability to apply codes and procedures, and exercise judgment in their broad aspects for occasional independent action or decision. Require the ability to meet schedules and standards of assigned work and contribute to an effective flow of work. Require the ability to develop and maintain effective supportive relationships, influence others to the desired course of action in contacts with members in discussion of problems and gain and acceptance of the Cooperative's policies, rules and regulations.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS AND CONDITIONS

Reports to: District Engineering Supervisor or Field Engineer II or Director, System Engineering, as assigned by area. Directs: None. Internal: Actively participates within the Cooperative team environment to develop supportive relationships essential to the success of the functions of this position and to the overall Cooperative spirit. External: Develops and maintains supportive relationships with member/consumers, the general public, and other external contacts to assure positive results.

This position is primarily sedentary work; requires visual acuity in machine operation with inspection; requires ability to hear, talk, and perform repetitive motions; and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. The following are the essential duties of this position and do not include marginal functions that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. The scope and duties of a given position may change or be temporarily altered based on the needs of Jackson Electric Membership Corporation. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment document.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 1. Generate work order package according to departmental procedures. Proficiently utilizeall computer systems used in the work order process, including the work order program, customer information system, and automated staking system.
• 2. Work with member consumers and builders to answer questions and provide technical information.
• 3. Be familiar with standard utility materials and construction methods to provide expertise in the design and layout of electrical construction.
• 4. Coordinate job assignments with JEMC personnel, other utilities and governmental bodies, including obtaining required permits, obtaining underground conductors locates, and work involving joint use agreements. Obtain right-of-way easements and properly fill out all related documents as required.
• 5. Compute overhead and underground service cost estimates for supervisor approval.
• 6. Communicate with members regarding provisions of the JEMC Service Rules and Regulations, requirements for service, timetables of construction, electric rate schedules, and fees for services provided by JEMC.
• 7. Assist in maintaining territorial integrity and make proper determinations regarding the service area in which prospective consumers are located.
• 8. Develop a working knowledge of the basic principles of the National Electric Code (as it applies to requirements of construction by members and interface with the utility), the National Electric Safety Code (as it applies to appropriate clearances to the line construction design, including all vertical and horizontal clearances and clearances to other utilities), RUS line specifications, and the Cooperative Service Rules and Regulations. Require an understanding of the procedures which relate to assigned responsibilities.
• 9. Develop a working knowledge of state and local DOT requirements and regulations.Prepare all applicable and necessary permits.
• 10. Make mapping error corrections in the field or office as required.
• 11. Provide engineering field assistance to operations personnel as required or directed.
• 12. Provide technical assistance during emergency outages as required or directed.
• 13. Attend job training and safety meetings as required.
• 14. Be familiar with and follow the best safety practices set forth in the Cooperative's Safety Manual.
• 15. Attend and participate in annual meeting as required or directed.
• 16. Perform such other duties as may be required or directed.

GRADE: CTC-6

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