Entry-Level Power Distribution Field Tech

Trc Companies, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Sick/family/disability leave

Job summary

TRC Companies, Inc. is hiring a Distribution Field Technician to work with our Power Distribution Engineering team in Grand Rapids.

The role involves visual inspection of overhead and underground distribution facilities, data collection, and maintenance reporting for distribution equipment. Responsibilities include preparing construction orders, cost estimates, and BOMs, performing load studies, and coordinating easements with landowners.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• No professional experience required but preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors.
• Ability to travel to project sites within the utility client(s) territory during business hours.
• Knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work alone and with a team.
• No certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Design and prepare construction orders for overhead and underground facilities related to electric distribution systems.
• Apply client standards and industry practices in layouts of distribution facilities.
• Prepare design sketches, cost estimates, BOMs and reports for construction and maintenance projects.
• Assist in load studies on distribution transformers and investigate circuit overloads.
• Coordinate with landowners to negotiate rights of way and obtain necessary information for easement processing.
• Prepare and submit required reports and correspondence.
• Assist in gathering field data and digitizing drawings, prints, and maps.
• Track and update design activities in client/company systems.
• Follow the Code of Safe Practices per company policies.

Skills

Outdoor work

Travel readiness

Teamwork

Independent work

Customer focus

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

TRC Companies, Inc. is hiring a Distribution Field Technician to work with our Power Distribution Engineering team in Grand Rapids.

The role involves visual inspection of overhead and underground distribution facilities, data collection, and maintenance reporting for distribution equipment. Responsibilities include preparing construction orders, cost estimates, and BOMs, performing load studies, and coordinating easements with landowners.