Field Estimator 1 (Distribution) 4P/897
About The Position
The Field Estimator I – Distribution supports electric distribution engineering, field investigations, estimating, drafting, and customer service activities for Georgia Power in Savannah, Georgia. The role assesses field conditions, gathers project data, develops cost estimates, and supports overhead and underground service projects. It works with developers, builders, inspectors, contractors, engineers, line crews, customers, and internal teams. The position also supports single-family residential service projects, prepares residential loading sheets, estimates monthly blanket projects, and helps engineering and line departments with distribution-related work. The employee maintains project and field records, follows applicable safety, engineering, and construction standards, and provides customer service while protecting company interests. Participation in an on-call rotation and storm restoration support are required; emergency work may occur outside normal business hours, including weekends and holidays.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments.
- Basic knowledge of electrical systems, engineering, or construction.
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
- Proficiency with Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong commitment to safety.
- Must participate in an on-call rotation and be available for emergency support outside normal business hours.
- Must be able to respond within a reasonable timeframe when called.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Three or more years of power utility experience or commercial, industrial, or residential electrician experience preferred.
- Some college education or a technical certification.
- Experience with electric distribution systems and overhead or underground construction.
- Experience designing and estimating distribution facilities.
- Experience with drafting, GIS, engineering, or line-design software.
- Residential load estimating experience.
- Familiarity with JETS, ARMS, Socket, AutoCAD, GIS, CSS, CIT, iCLEAR, or LEADS.
Responsibilities
- Perform field inspections and investigations for electric distribution projects.
- Gather field measurements, equipment information, and other project data.
- Design and estimate overhead and underground distribution facilities.
- Support single-family residential service projects.
- Prepare residential loading sheets and support residential load analysis.
- Develop estimates for materials, labor, equipment, and construction.
- Prepare drawings, sketches, project documentation, and work packages.
- Estimate monthly blanket projects and process associated paperwork.
- Coordinate with developers, builders, inspectors, contractors, customers, and internal teams.
- Support engineering and line departments with distribution-related activities.
- Obtain supplier or vendor information as needed for project estimates.
- Maintain accurate records of field conditions, estimates, and design information.
- Ensure work complies with applicable safety, engineering, and construction standards.
- Provide customer service while protecting company interests.
- Participate in the on-call rotation and support storm restoration activities.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
