We are currently accepting resumes for a Field Planner position to work in support of our utility consulting business. This position will supplement a client's need for additional full-time resources in various departments. This highly motivated and qualified individual will perform field planning services for medium voltage maintenance and construction upgrades, including distributed generation (renewable) energy projects. The Field Planner is responsible for planning, coordination, and inspection over the life of the assigned projects on behalf of the client. The position is intended to be a field/hybrid position that may include reporting to the client's office. About Us SGC Engineering is more than just a team-we're a close-knit community of engineers and designers driven by a shared passion for excellence. Operating within a fast-paced and dynamic environment, our firm thrives on collaboration and the Seller-Doer business model, where everyone has a voice and the opportunity to make a direct impact. We empower our team members with the autonomy and independence they need to pursue projects they care about, fostering a culture where innovation, initiative, and creativity lead to real success. At SGC Engineering, your ideas are not just welcomed-they're essential. Pay: $56,000 - $82,000 per year depending on experience. Duties and Responsibilities of the Field Planner:
- Perform planning and design for distribution construction projects.
- Support record keeping for maintenance and inspection data.
- Verify conformance to client standards.
- Perform review of project specifications, drawings and documents.
- Assist with the asset management of materials and contractors.
- Coordinate project work with client's internal staff.
- Facilitate client's internal processes to ensure they are followed.
- Conduct field visits as required to support planning and design.
- Represent client and their interests to ensure projects are executed to client standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities of the Field Planner:
- Solid understanding of principles and practices to broad areas of assignment.
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite of products.
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignment.
- Ability to interpret schematics, control logic, automation logic, and device programing.
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Education and Experience of the Field Planner:
- Associate degree in Engineering or Technology plus a minimum of one (1) year of directly related experience OR the equivalent in education and experience.
- Experience in an electric utility or construction firm is preferred.
- Job specific training will be made available as applicable.
Additional Requirements of the Field Planner:
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.
- Required to travel up to 70% to other offices, client meetings or for site date collection and construction.
Physical Demands: Duties are performed both in an office environment and on construction sites.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time.
- Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity, such as keyboarding, for large portions of the work day.
- Occasionally required to exert physical effort in handling objects up to 30 pounds.
- Occasionally required to exert physical effort in navigating rough native terrain during site visits and staking of projects.
- The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers and clients. Must be able to exchange accurate information.
- The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
- May be exposed to variations of weather conditions (temperature, inclement weather, etc.)
Disclaimer:
- Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time
- This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned
- This job description is subject to change at any time.
We are looking to hire for this role within 30 days or less. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)