Distribution Technician I

TRC Companies • NC-Asheville, NC

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About The Position

TRC, Member of WSP, is seeking a Distribution Technician to assist with inspecting power distribution poles and supporting electric distribution design and field activities for utility clients. The role involves preparing construction orders and layouts for overhead and underground facilities in accordance with client and industry standards, and preparing design sketches, cost estimates, bills of materials, reports, and related documents for construction and maintenance projects.

The technician also assists with transformer load studies and investigations of circuit overloads and voltage complaints, collects and processes field information, and helps obtain rights-of-way agreements for proposed utility equipment. Work includes maintaining design activity information in client and company 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.
• Travel within the utility client’s territory during the business day, with overnight travel expected.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Independently design and prepare construction orders for overhead and underground electric distribution facilities using prescribed standards, guides, specifications, and procedures.
• Apply client standards, guidelines, specifications, practices, procedures, or appropriate industry standards when preparing facility layouts.
• Prepare design sketches, cost estimates, bills of materials, and other documents and reports for construction and maintenance projects.
• Assist with distribution transformer load studies and investigate circuit overloads and voltage complaints to determine corrective action.
• Contact landowners or their agents to negotiate rights-of-way and easements for proposed utility equipment.
• Obtain contact and tax map information needed for easement processing.
• Prepare and submit required reports and correspondence.
• Assist with 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.

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 employment 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 participation in the company’s annual discretionary bonus program, contingent on company, business segment, and individual performance.

What This Job Offers

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