Transmission Construction Representative - TCR

TechServ Engineering; Athens (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

401(k) with excellent company match

Paid Time Off (vacation and nine company-paid holidays)

Job summary

TechServ Engineering is seeking a Transmission Construction Representative in Athens, Ohio. The role involves overseeing construction of Transmission Lines and Station facilities, ensuring adherence to regulations, and managing contractor assignments effectively.

Candidates should possess a relevant engineering degree or equivalent construction experience, and be ready to work long hours in remote locations. Competitive benefits include medical insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must currently be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Willingness to work long hours in remote locations as required.
• Must pass a screening process, including drug test, background check, and driving record check.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate contractor duties and assignments for Transmission Lines or Transmission Station facilities.
• Provide construction site coordination to ensure compliance with regulations and company standards.
• Inspect and check materials for shortages and damages.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Long hours in remote locations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management

ABET-accredited associate degree in electrical or civil engineering technology

High school diploma or GED with 6+ years of construction experience

Job description

The Transmission Construction Representative will be responsible for performing duties associated with the construction of Transmission Lines or Transmission Station facilities. The Representative will provide site management for the Transmission Station and/or Line projects, ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and Local Regulations and Client Company standards, programs, drawings, and specifications.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate contractor duties and assignments for Transmission Lines or Transmission Station facilities.
• Review Client Company plans, drawings, and specifications for constructability before construction and report potential issues.
• Provide construction site coordination to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Local Regulations and Company standards, programs, drawings, and specifications.
• Generate standard and ad‑hoc construction progress reports as requested by the client.
• Use computer/technology skills to interface with Client databases.
• Manage drawings and specifications.
• Oversee outage(s) management.
• Maintain safety and environmental compliance.
• Provide quality performance feedback on contractors, materials, and equipment.
• Handle material management duties related to transmission construction coordination, inspection, receipt, and delivery of materials and equipment to the construction site.
• Inspect and check materials for shortages, timeliness, damages, and correctness; prepare reports for corrective actions and coordinate delivery of materials to the job site.
• Coordinate required outages with the responsible Operation Center and arrange for or accept Operating Orders from the Dispatching Authority as required.
• Maintain construction oversight for OSHA compliance requirements in accordance with the company’s construction compliance oversight program.
• Provide estimates as requested to allow authorization of station or line transmission construction work by contract forces, including verification of work performed.
• Work and communicate with the entire Project Team to contribute to the successful completion of the project.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must currently be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management (construction supervision is a plus) OR ABET‑accredited associate degree in electrical or civil engineering technology with 2 years of transmission line or substation work (construction supervision is a plus) OR high school diploma or GED with 6 + years of construction experience building electric transmission/distribution substations and transmission lines (construction supervision is a plus).
• Computer literate: proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Willingness to work long hours in remote locations as required.
• Must pass a screening process, including drug test, background check, and driving record check.
• First Aid/CPR training is a plus.
• OSHA 30 certification is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• 401(k) with excellent company match.
• Paid Time Off (vacation and nine company‑paid holidays).

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged sitting and standing are required.
• Occasional need to lift, pull, carry, and push items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and courteously.
• Requires working under stressful conditions to meet deadlines and company needs.

Environmental/Working Conditions

• Ability to work extended hours as needed.
• Ability to travel and stay out of town as required to carry out project assignments.