Field Engineer Supervisor

BrightRidge • Johnson City, TN

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Provides supervision, direction, and coordination for the field engineering and network fiber optic groups related to electric distribution and network fiber optic systems and their designs. The role requires engineering knowledge and technical skills for the reliable distribution of electrical power and fiber optic communication.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of BrightRidge departments, functions and procedures.
• Comprehensive understanding of BrightRidge policies and procedures relating to this position and the Engineering and Network Fiber Optic departments.
• Comprehensive understanding of local safety codes and the National Electrical Safety Code.
• Knowledge of the appropriate use of all equipment and technology used in the department.
• Ability to make decisions regarding safety, field changes and procedures if Chief Engineering and Systems Design Officer is not available.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to relate effectively and positively to all employees, customers and the general public.
• Proficient in the latest version of Windows and Microsoft Office and be able to operate and enter engineering data using PC workstations and tablets.
• Working knowledge of governmental records to obtain legal documents on property ownership and existing rights-of-way.
• Must maintain a valid drivers' license from state of residence.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 4 years' experience in engineering related field strongly desired or an associate's degree in an engineering related field with 10 years' experience in electric power distribution engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership to the field engineering team by promoting employee growth and development through daily coaching, communicating, motivating, and a learning work environment.
• Determines proper materials and equipment for residential and commercial customers; generates contracts and reviews construction plans.
• Establishes priority listing of customer requests and directs their assignments.
• Oversees overhead and underground distribution system designs including layout, material specifications, contract negotiations, R.O.W. acquisition, determining cost differentials and field coordination.
• Approves construction work orders, time sheets and other tasks of the field engineering and network fiber optic groups.
• Coordinates with the Construction department on the implementation of large projects.
• Conducts annual appraisals of the field engineering and network fiber optic groups using the Trakstar system.
• Directs and approves all major street light designs and material selection.
• Advises staking engineers as to the proper size and quantity of distribution equipment such as transformers and services.
• Works with System Design Engineers to maintain ample supply of all conventional, single phase and three phase pad-mounted equipment.
• Works closely with the E.I.S. department to update and ensure the accuracy of the mapping system.
• Manages pole attachment applications and the make ready process.
• Assists in the restoration of power outages.
• Interviews salesmen and factory representatives in order to stay abreast of changes in materials and equipment.
• Evaluates products and equipment such as transformers, underground apparatus, and lighting to see if they may be useful to our operation.
• Performs annual Aid-To-Construction charges study for overhead and underground distribution construction for subdivisions and individual customers and makes recommendations accordingly.
• Performs annual cost analysis of BrightRidge and business partner capital and maintenance projects.
• Responds to customer and internal inquiries for information.
• Reconciles customer complaints by serving as an advocate or mediator concerning issues related to customer services or rights-of-way.
• Works with other departments to optimize company processes and procedures.
• Attends schools and conferences to improve knowledge of equipment and operating methods.
• Maintains reliable, predictable, and reasonable attendance.
• Maintains a valid driver's license from state of residence.
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned.
• Maintains vehicle assigned.
• Performs role as an on-call supervisor as scheduled on a rotating basis: available for call in whenever needed.
• Must be available for after-hours work which would include working fair share of all necessary overtime.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree