Field Estimator 1 (Distribution) - FESTD1

Lancesoft; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancesoft in Savannah GA is seeking a Distribution Designer / Utility Design Technician to support planning, design, estimating, and processing of electrical distribution projects onsite. The role involves designing overhead and underground facilities, field investigations, and coordinating with customers and teams to ensure project success.

The candidate should have 3+ years in power utility or related electrical work, strong drafting and GIS/tool experience, and the ability to respond to

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a Power Utility or related electrician field.
• Knowledge of electrical operations, distribution systems, and construction practices.
• Experience designing and estimating distribution facilities.
• Experience drafting, engineering and line design software, GIS, and load estimating tools.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, design, estimating, and processing of electrical distribution projects.
• Design overhead and underground service facilities and perform field investigations.
• Prepare cost estimates and coordinate with customers, developers, contractors, inspectors, and internal teams.
• Be available for emergency assistance outside normal hours as needed.

Skills

Electrical operations

Distribution systems

Overhead construction

Underground construction

Drafting software

GIS

Load estimating

JETS

ARMS

Socket

AutoCAD

LEADS

CSS

CIT

ICLEAR

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college or technical certification

Tools

JETS

ARMS

Socket

AutoCAD

GIS products

CSS

CIT

ICLEAR

LEADS

Job description

Role Field Estimator Location Savannah GA (Onsite) Pay Range $30.00 - $34.2 /hours on w2 (without to benefits) Duration 12 months (contract to hire) Shift 1ST shift

Job Description

We are seeking a Distribution Designer / Utility Design Technician to support the planning, design, estimating, and processing of electrical distribution projects. This role will be responsible for designing overhead and underground electrical service facilities, performing field investigations, preparing cost estimates, and coordinating with customers, developers, contractors, inspectors, and internal teams to ensure successful project execution.

Education & Test Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred Some college or technical certification is a plus

Experience Requirements

3+ years of experience in a Power Utility or commercial/industrial/residential electrician experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

General engineering and construction knowledge preferred Knowledge of electrical operations, distribution systems, underground, and overhead construction practices preferred Experience designing and estimating distribution facilities preferred Experience with drafting, engineering and line design software, GIS products, load estimating tools (specifically in residential loading) preferred. Experience with JETS, ARMS, Socket, AutoCAD, GIS products, CSS, CIT, ICLEAR and LEADS tools preferred. Good computer skills: Outlook, Word, Excel preferred Ability to work with customers and others as a team member Ability to prioritize and organize work Effective, proactive oral and written communication skills Must be an effective negotiator who can protect our interests while serving the customer's needs

Duties includes

being available for emergency assistance outside of normal work hours, weekends, holidays, and extended out of town storm duty Candidate should be available for response within a reasonable amount of time Candidate must be willing to work "on-call"rotation

Behavioral Attributes

Must make safety his or her top priority (Safety Excellence) Must demonstrate "Our Values": Safety First,Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance and Total Commitment Demonstrate a Questioning Attitude and continuously seek for learning opportunities and improvement Positive attitude and strong customer focus Demonstrate a genuine interest to be inclusive and understand and respect different perspectives Must possess the ability to work alone as well as function as part of the team Must be able to communicate effectively and build positive relationships with customers, engineers, customer service, and line crew personnel Highly motivated, self-directed, and work well under general supervision Candidate must have a valid driver's license.