Field Planner

Iberdrola Group; Brunswick, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

CENTRAL MAINE POWER CO in Brunswick, ME, seeks a Field Planner to design construction work orders and manage line-related tasks in a service area. The role requires electrical/mechanical technology education or significant field experience and a valid driver’s license, with duties including easement work and coordination of permits.

The position emphasizes safety, adherence to company standards, and effective communication with customers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Must have at least a two-year degree in electrical or mechanical engineering technology or related field or seven years of line worker experience.
• Must be eighteen years of age with a high school education or equivalent.
• Must have valid driver’s license, without restrictions, and a safe, responsible driving record.
• Must be familiar with line construction, materials, standards and procedures and have knowledge of circuits, feeds and switches in the assigned area.
• Must have the ability and personality to properly represent the Company in the field.
• Must be familiar with the Company’s published instructions and directives pertaining to the work and have the ability to write or print legibly and make accurate estimates, records and reports.
• Has a thorough knowledge of the Company's operating standards, policies, and directives pertaining to the assignments and deals courteously with all customers.
• Has a thorough knowledge of the safety instructions affecting the work and performs the work accordingly.
• Works assigned overtime and responds to emergency assignments.

Responsibilities

• Designs construction work orders using the Work Management System (WMS).
• Stakes lines, prepares sketches, circuit maps, diagrams, estimates, etc., as required, and assists with or performs such other work as may be necessary for the planning, preparation for, and completion of, construction and maintenance work.
• Prepares and obtains private property easements and the necessary information for municipal petitions and permits.
• Assists with load checks, investigation of customer complaints and the plans for corrective action when indicated.
• Carries online inspection work and represents the Company on contract work.
• Maintains such records as may be necessary.
• Performs other appropriate duties as assigned.

Skills

Driver's license

Safe driving record

Legible writing

Field representation

Ability to estimate and report

Knowledge of safety instructions

Overtime readiness

Customer service mindset

Education

Two-year degree in electrical/mechanical engineering technology or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Info

POSITION: Field Planner

NUMBER OF OPEN POSITIONS: 1

LOCATION: CMP - ME - Brunswick - Service Bldg.

RATE RANGE: $27.38 - $42.05

Responsibilities

• Designs construction work orders using the Work Management System (WMS).
• Stakes lines, prepares sketches, circuit maps, diagrams, estimates, etc., as required, and assists with or performs such other work as may be necessary for the planning, preparation for, and completion of, construction and maintenance work.
• Prepares and obtains private property easements and the necessary information for municipal petitions and permits.
• Assists with load checks, investigation of customer complaints and the plans for corrective action when indicated.
• Carries online inspection work and represents the Company on contract work.
• Maintains such records as may be necessary.
• Performs other appropriate duties as assigned.

Skills and Requirements

• Must have at least a two-year degree in electrical or mechanical engineering technology or related field or seven (7) years of line worker experience.
• Must be eighteen (18) years of age with a high school education or equivalent.
• Must have valid driver’s license, without restrictions, and a safe, responsible driving record.
• Must be generally familiar with all kinds of line construction, materials, standards and procedures and have a working knowledge of the circuits, feeds, switches, etc., in the assigned area.
• Must have the ability and personality to properly represent the Company in the field.
• Must be familiar with the Company’s published instructions and directives pertaining to the work and have the ability to write or print legibly and make accurate estimates, records and reports.
• Has a thorough knowledge of the Company's operating standards, policies, and directives pertaining to the assignments and deals courteously with all customers.
• Has a thorough knowledge of the safety instructions affecting the work and performs the work accordingly.
• Works assigned overtime and responds to emergency assignments.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the classification.

Competencies

• Be a role model
• Be agile
• Collaborate and Share
• Develop Self and Others
• Empower to grow
• Focus to achieve results

Technical Skills

Company: CENTRAL MAINE POWER CO

Mobility Information

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.

Equal Opportunity

At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at [e-mail].

Employee Conditions

Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.

Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/ or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas.

NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee’s management.

Job Posting End Date

October-30-2026

Company Overview

Do you want to be part of the energy of the future?

We are one of the main energy companies in the world, a leader in renewables, which champions the energy transition towards a low-emissions economy. We supply energy to nearly 100 million people in dozens of countries and develops its renewable, network and commercial activities in Europe (Spain, the United Kingdom, Portugal, France, Germany, Italy and Greece), the United States, Brazil and Australia and maintains markets such as Japan and Poland, among others, as growth platforms.