Apprentice Estimator

PacifiCorp•American Fork, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The apprenticeship is a 42-month program to train and test to become a Journeyman Estimator. There may be opportunities available in several Utah locations, including American Fork, Park City, Salt Lake City, Draper, Tooele, and Ogden. During the apprenticeship and while under the guidance of a journeyman estimator, you will represent the company when meeting with customers to determine customer load requirements and advise customers of the company's service requirements. Gain a basic knowledge of available marketing programs and other associated company programs to serve the customer's needs. Become qualified to perform all estimating functions related to building, re-building and maintaining company electric facilities. Establish basic knowledge of electrical theory and practical and detailed knowledge of construction specifications, electrical codes, rates and tariff policies. Meet with new customers, document correspondence and work assignments per Customer Guarantees procedures, prepare right-of-way easements, make field surveys; process crossing permits, construction design, expenditure requisitions and supporting documentation. Assist in load studies, construction planning, budget preparation and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
A high school diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Possess a current Driver's License.
Must have received a passing score of 5 or higher on the NJATC examination.
Must perform a skills evaluation, consisting of both computer and written assessments, to be administered by PacifiCorp.
Individuals who pass the skills evaluation must also successfully pass the interview and rating phase.
Once selected for the candidate list, applicants must pass a company-paid physical, drug screen and background check, which is processed after a job offer is extended and accepted.
This position requires a post-offer, pre-placement physical capacity screening, conducted by a licensed physical therapist, to assure the candidate meets the physical demands of the job. The screening will assess only the identified physical demands of the job being applied for.

Responsibilities

Represent the company when meeting with customers to determine customer load requirements and advise customers of the company's service requirements.
Gain a basic knowledge of available marketing programs and other associated company programs to serve the customer's needs.
Become qualified to perform all estimating functions related to building, re-building and maintaining company electric facilities.
Establish basic knowledge of electrical theory and practical and detailed knowledge of construction specifications, electrical codes, rates and tariff policies.
Meet with new customers, document correspondence and work assignments per Customer Guarantees procedures, prepare right-of-way easements, make field surveys; process crossing permits, construction design, expenditure requisitions and supporting documentation.
Assist in load studies, construction planning, budget preparation and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion, PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition, PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute.
Life insurance
Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
Tuition Assistance
Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union)
Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Bereavement Leave
Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing