Field Estimator (OH)

Employer description

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for field work, drawing, estimating, and processing all paperwork associated with providing overhead and underground service to customers. Working with developers, builders, inspectors, and contractors is an integral part of the job process. A great deal of interaction with external customers is expected.

Successful candidates must communicate well and use those skills to help enhance customer value. Candidates must exhibit a positive questioning attitude and build trust with the team as we continue to enhance our culture of diversity and inclusion.

Job responsibilities include the general support of the engineering and line departments, which will include thorough knowledge of the distribution system. Candidate will be responsible for estimating monthly blankets, field investigations of orders, creation of residential loading sheets, team support of residential load analysis, designing and estimating single family home residential projects and other engineering duties as needed. Candidate will be required to participate in the “on call” rotation and be available after hours for Storm response.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Test Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred Some college or technical certification is a plusTECH test is required (either you must have passed the test previously OR otherwise, if you meet the requirements for the position, you will be invited to take the TECH test.)

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 preferredKnowledge of electrical operations, distribution systems, underground, and overhead construction practices preferredExperience designing and estimating distribution facilities preferredExperience 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 preferredAbility to work with customers and others as a team memberAbility to prioritize and organize workEffective, proactive oral and written communication skillsMust be an effective negotiator who can protect our interests while serving the customer’s needsDuties includes being available for emergency assistance outside of normal work hours, weekends, holidays, and extended out of town storm dutyCandidate should be available for response within a reasonable amount of timeCandidate 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 CommitmentDemonstrate a Questioning Attitude and continuously seek for learning opportunities and improvementPositive attitude and strong customer focusDemonstrate a genuine interest to be inclusive and understand and respect different perspectivesMust possess the ability to work alone as well as function as part of the teamMust be able to communicate effectively and build positive relationships with customers, engineers, customer service, and line crew personnelHighly motivated and self-directed and work well under general supervisionCandidate must have a valid driver’s license.