Field Engineer – Electric Utility (GIS & Drafting)

Wabash Valley Power Alliance; Wanatah (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kankakee Valley REMC in Wanatah, Indiana, has an opening for a Field Engineer. The responsibilities include supporting the engineering department on New Construction, Service Upgrades, Relocations, and related projects.

The role combines office work and field duties, requiring reading drawings, using GIS/GPS, AutoCAD, and strong communication skills. Experience in electric utility construction is valued.

Qualifications

• Relevant engineering degree or 10+ years electric utility construction experience.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills and ability to read technical drawings.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineering team with New Construction, Service Upgrades, Relocations.
• Support Construction Work Plan projects and Pole Inspection/Replacement programs.
• Maintain work orders, preliminary design, estimating, field staking, and as-builts.
• Collaborate with departments to ensure efficient project completion.
• Develop knowledge of departmental procedures and policies.

Skills

Strong written and verbalCommunication

Read/interpret technical drawings

GIS/GPS

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical/Civil/Mechanical) or HS + 10+ years utility construction

Tools

AutoCAD/Drafting

NISC Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kankakee Valley REMC in Wanatah, Indiana, has an opening for a Field Engineer. The responsibilities include supporting the engineering department on New Construction, Service Upgrades, Relocations, and related projects.

The role combines office work and field duties, requiring reading drawings, using GIS/GPS, AutoCAD, and strong communication skills. Experience in electric utility construction is valued.