Distribution Field Technician

Position Overview:  This is the first level of the Field Technician positions. This position may be a training slot for a Designer and/or CAD position within the organization.  Desired qualifications for this incumbent include being well organized in actions and written communication, being familiar with common computer software including MS Office Suite and CAD drafting systems if applicable; having experience in design or line construction in a utility environment, being familiar with GIS systems and basic data structures preferred.  Incumbent must have a high level of self-motivation and be able to work independently. Incumbent will be required to work in an outside environment.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

 

Responsible for the collection of facilities field data as specified for use by others in updating facilities records or preparing design documents. This position encompasses data collection, measurement, mapping, field photography, equipment or unit inventory, staking, and similar field-based reconnaissance at the direction of senior technical or engineering employees. This position will often work with more senior employees in the field acting as a design or staking assistant. Among the incumbent's responsibilities are the following:

 

Other Skills/Abilities

Pike Engineering employees play critical roles in ensuring that essential services like electric power, gas, telephone and wireless communications are up and running when people and businesses need them. We offer engineering opportunities in transmission and distribution, substations, smart meter technologies, renewable energy, telecommunications, storm damage assessment and more.
About Us
Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country, and we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, manpower and equipment to perform any job.
"Essential" is the one word that sums up who we are, the work we do and what our people mean to us. Each of our employees plays a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them.
Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service.