Junior Power Distribution Field Technician

Trc Companies, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

TRC is seeking a Distribution Technician to assist with inspecting power distribution poles for our clients. This position performs visual inspection of overhead and underground distribution facilities, compiles field data, prepares minor work orders, and maintains reports of distribution equipment, with responsibilities including storm damage assessments and ROW coordination.

The role supports the Power Distribution Engineering team within the Power Sector.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Familiarity with National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) preferred.
• Knowledge of computers and software applications (MS Office) preferred.
• Clean and valid Driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Design and prepare independently, construction orders related to overhead, underground facilities associated with electric distribution systems applying prescribed standards, guides, specifications and procedures.
• Apply the client's standards, guidelines, specifications, practices and procedures or appropriate industry standards in preparing layouts of overhead and/or underground electric distribution facilities.
• Prepare design sketches, cost estimates, bill of materials and any other required documents and reports for construction and maintenance projects.
• Assist in the performance of load studies on distribution transformers, investigate circuit overloads and voltage complaints to determine necessary corrective action.
• Contact landowners and/or their agents, to negotiate agreement of Rights of Way (easements) for proposed utility equipment. Obtain necessary contact and tax map information for easement processing.
• Prepare and submit required reports and correspondence.
• Assist in the acquisition of field data.
• Assist in the gathering of information from field notes.
• Perform tasks such as digitizing, copying and scanning of drawings, prints and maps.
• Utilize client and company information systems to track and update design activities.
• Follow Code of Safe Practices as outlined in the company safety policies.

Skills

NESC familiarity

MS Office

Driver's license

High school diploma

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

TRC is seeking a Distribution Technician to assist with inspecting power distribution poles for our clients. This position performs visual inspection of overhead and underground distribution facilities, compiles field data, prepares minor work orders, and maintains reports of distribution equipment, with responsibilities including storm damage assessments and ROW coordination.

The role supports the Power Distribution Engineering team within the Power Sector.