Transmission Construction Representative - TCR

TechServ Engineering; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

401K with excellent company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Transmission Construction Representative in Columbus, Ohio. Responsibilities include site management for transmission line projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and coordinating contractor activities. Candidates should have relevant degrees or significant experience in construction. This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Eligibility to work in the USA without sponsorship.
• 6+ years of construction experience in electric transmission.
• First Aid/CPR Training is a plus.
• OSHA 30 Certified is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations.
• Coordinate contractor duties for transmission line construction.
• Provide construction site management.
• Generate construction progress reports.
• Manage material and equipment inspections.

Skills

Construction oversight

Project coordination

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management

ABET-accredited associate degree in electrical or civil engineering technology

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Transmission Construction Representative – TCR

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

Essential Functions

• Responsible for coordinating contractor’s duties and assignments associated with the construction of Transmission Lines or Transmission Station Facilities.
• Review Client Company’s Plans, Drawings, and Specifications for constructability prior to the start of construction and report potential constructability 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.
• Computer/Technology skills necessary to interface with Client’s databases.
• Drawings and Specifications.
• Outage(s) Management.
• Safety and Environmental.
• Provide quality performance feedback on contractors, materials, and equipment.
• Material Management Duties as they relate to the transmission construction coordination, inspection, receipt, and delivery of material and equipment to the construction site.
• Inspect and check materials for shortages, timeliness, damages, and correctness. Prepare reports for appropriate 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.

This description is a general statement of required essential functions performed regularly and continuously. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must currently be eligible to work in the United States of America 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 and 2 years of experience in transmission line work or substation work (construction supervision is a plus).
• Or high school diploma or GED and 6+ years of construction experience building electric transmission/distribution substations and transmission lines (construction supervision is a plus).
• Computer literate: can efficiently utilize Microsoft Suite of products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Willingness to work long hours in remote locations as required.
• Must pass a screening process (drug test, background check, and driving record check).
• First Aid/CPR Training is a plus.
• OSHA 30 Certified is a plus.

Benefits

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

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged sitting and standing required.
• Occasional need to lift, pull, carry, and push items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm and courteous manner.
• 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.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Utilities