Carex is partnering with a Utility Industry partner to hire a Senior Field Engineering Specialist. This role involves performing moderately complex engineering detail and field work, ensuring work orders meet all requirements while selecting cost-effective and safe project designs. As a primary customer contact for assigned communities, this position manages inquiries regarding new or existing electric and gas systems. Additionally, the role may involve training less experienced staff.
What You’ll Do:
- Handle moderately complex customer inquiries regarding company procedures, engineering details, tariff applications, service rules, code requirements, and metering.
- Communicate work orders with crews and provide training as needed.
- Plan work orders, including estimates, material lists, sag calculations, and switching/valve sequence planning.
- Perform various fieldwork tasks such as load determination, staking, securing licenses, survey work, and joint-use applications while ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Track and report work-related functions in work management and GIS/Mapping systems.
- Provide technical support for work requests, resolve technical issues, and ensure crews understand project scope and details.
- Coordinate with operations managers and supervisors to schedule work.
- Participate in community relations activities as a company representative.
- Support emergency response efforts, including assessing risks, coordinating labor resources, and monitoring callout procedures.
- Stay current with company procedures, industry standards, and construction materials.
What You’ll Bring:
- Associate degree preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
- Valid driver’s license with a willingness to travel, including occasional overnight stays.
- Knowledge of construction practices, gas and electric codes, OSHA rules, and DOT requirements.
- Experience with utility construction equipment, project management, and material procurement.
- Strong mechanical, surveying, and drafting skills.
- Proficiency in computer software such as email, word processing, spreadsheets, and project management tools (STORMS and ArcFM preferred).
- Ability to work effectively in a diverse environment.
- Must be switch-qualified in electrical operations switching, gas operations, and gas emergency procedures.
Carex Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.
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