Distribution Technician I

TRC Companies, Inc. • Greenville, SC

2d

About The Position

TRC, Member of WSP, is seeking a Distribution Technician to assist with inspecting power distribution poles for its clients. The role supports the design and preparation of construction orders and layouts for overhead and underground electric distribution facilities, using client and industry standards and procedures. It also involves preparing design documentation, assisting with distribution system studies and field data collection, coordinating easement information, updating design activities in information systems, and following company safety policies. Travel is primarily regional within utility clients’ territories during the business day, with overnight travel expected.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience as a mechanical, electrical, or field technician.
• Clean and valid driver's license.
• Ability to travel primarily regionally during the business day; overnight travel is expected.

Nice To Haves

• Utility experience preferred.
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) preferred.
• Knowledge of computers and software applications, including MS Office products, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and prepare construction orders for overhead and underground electric distribution facilities, applying prescribed standards, guides, specifications, and procedures.
• Apply client or industry standards, guidelines, specifications, practices, and procedures when preparing layouts for overhead and/or underground electric distribution facilities.
• Prepare design sketches, cost estimates, bills of materials, and other required documents and reports for construction and maintenance projects.
• Assist with load studies on distribution transformers and investigate circuit overloads and voltage complaints to determine necessary corrective action.
• Contact landowners or their agents to negotiate rights-of-way (easements) for proposed utility equipment, and obtain contact and tax map information for easement processing.
• Prepare and submit required reports and correspondence.
• Assist in acquiring field data and gathering information from field notes.
• Digitize, copy, and scan drawings, prints, and maps.
• Use client and company information systems to track and update design activities.
• Follow the Code of Safe Practices outlined in company safety policies.
• Assist with inspecting power distribution poles for clients.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) package with traditional and Roth IRA options and company match.
• Paid time off, ranging from 15 to 25 days per year depending on full-time or part-time status and seniority.
• At least 8 paid holidays per year for full-time employees.
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of the employee’s state of residence.
• Potential eligibility to participate in the company’s annual discretionary bonus program, contingent on company, business segment, and individual performance against key performance indicators.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED