Engineering Technician 4

Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc.; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401K with match

ESOP

Lineman Apprenticeship

Paid Vacation

Leadership Training

Uniforms & PPE

Job summary

Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc. seeks a skilled field professional to walk rights of way, inspect distribution lines, and support survey and maintenance operations. You will carry essential surveying tools, clear brush where needed, and work with crews to share information and resolve issues on site.

The role emphasizes applying technical knowledge, communicating clearly, and continually improving processes while building experience in utility construction and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical Engineering Technology plus 10+ years of utility industry experience.
• Extensive knowledge of equipment, materials, systems and business processes.
• Moderate computer literacy skills and ability to learn new systems.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Walk rights of way over varied terrain to patrol distribution line damage.
• Carry and use a 11 lb telescopic measuring and switching stick.
• Clear brush with a brush axe or machete as needed during survey work.
• Collaborate with others to share information and request assistance.
• Apply technical knowledge to resolve on-site problems.
• Use initiative to improve processes and increase knowledge.
• Communicate effectively in writing and orally with peers and customers.
• Assist in preparing technical reports and papers.
• Develop decision making skills based on job knowledge.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Education

Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical Engineering Technology

Job description

For over seven decades investor-owned utilities, municipalities, cooperatives, and others have entrusted their electrical construction and maintenance needs to Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc. (Elliot).
Elliot is a full-service electrical contractor specializing in overhead and underground distribution, transmission, substations, engineering, lighting, traffic signaling, utility locating and industrial/commercial services.
Job Description

• Walk right of ways various terrain in potentially adverse conditions to patrol distribution line damage
• Carry and handle telescopic measuring stick and switching stick that weigh approximately 11 lbs.
• May be required to use a brush axe or machete to clear brush for walking and staking during survey work
• Demonstrate ability to work with others in supplying information and seeking assistance as necessary
• Applies technical knowledge and experience in resolving problems encountered in assigned work
• Uses initiative in looking for opportunities to improve the process and increase job knowledge/technical skills
• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing with other employees and customers
• Assists in the preparation of technical reports and papers.
• Develops decision making skills based on job knowledge.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical Engineering Technology plus 10+ years of related utility industry work experience
• Possess extensive knowledge of equipment, materials, systems, and business processes
• Possess moderate computer literacy skills.
• Perform work activities while offering coaching to lesser experienced employees.
• Valid Driver's License and Safe Driving Record required.

Benefits/CultureToday, we are listed among Engineering News-Records Top 150 Specialty Contracting firms. Our success is based on our customers confidence in us; the loyalty, hard work and performance of our people; and the traditions with which Mr. Davis H. Elliot began the company in 1946. We understand that having the best team requires people being treated like family. Some of the benefits we offer our team include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance w/ additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K w/ company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• State and Federally accredited Lineman Apprenticeship program
• Paid Vacation
• Servant Leadership Training
• Uniforms and PPE provided