Electrical Distribution Field Technician - Greater Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN Area

Field Technician

Greater Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN Area (REMOTE)

Non-Exempt

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is currently seeking a Field Technician within our Utility Services team. Candidate will work remotely and must live within reasonable commuting distance of the greater Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN area in order to complete any necessary field work.

Orbital Engineering’s Utility Services team partners with Utility and Communication Companies in Engineering and Construction operations for Joint Use Pole Attachment Programs (JU), Distribution Engineering Design Projects, and Distribution System Improvement Charge (DSIC) programs, such as the Pennsylvania Long-Term Infrastructure Improvement Program (LTIIP).  

This position will directly support projects within the department’s pole attachment application process and power delivery improvement process.  The Utility Services team is also responsible for analyzing requests for attachment to client’s poles and network reliability improvements on client’s electric distribution systems.  Our staff support GIS data analytics, creation of notifications, work orders, invoicing, and financial reports utilizing enterprise resource planning software.

• Visually identify, inspect, and record equipment and different construction situations in the field, including rights-of-way
• Apply National Electric Safety Code (NESC) Standards, Client Standards, Federal, State or Local Municipal Guidelines, and/or other applicable guidelines throughout daily data collection workflow
• Utilize technology tools for data collection efforts as well as a telescopic fiberglass measurement stick to accurately measure clearances on utility poles
• Communicate with others, including co-workers and clients, to agree on the best solution for engineering design
• Coordinates or supports flagging effort for field data collection, as required
• Can transcribe notes, use measuring devices to identify, inspect, and record the data which is found in an organized manner
• Can endure frequent driving, standing, walking (numerous miles a day), navigating (on foot or in a vehicle), and balancing objects which may weigh up to 20 pounds in congested and/or complex terrain
• Must be able to work in all outdoor weather conditions and in residential, commercial, and industrial areas
• Must be willing to travel overnight or for extended periods of time, based on project assignment
• Work is primarily in the field with minimum time in an office environment
• Will be required to attend meetings at clients’ sites and regularly interact with the general public, including landowners
• May occasionally enter energized extra-high voltage substations up to 745kV and will need to coordinate with appropriate utility personnel throughout fielding activities within this location
• Ability to work from home and an office setting, as required

Please note that this job posting does not list all duties and responsibilities that are required of this job.  Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

• High School Diploma or GED required with 3+ years of experience in fieldwork or a construction environment, drafting, utility experience, or technical design

• Associates Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline with 0-2 years of experience, with interest in fieldwork, or surveying.
• Working knowledge of electrical distribution assets and/or communication equipment construction preferred
• Prior experience in a field-based data collection role preferred
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings/schematics preferred
• Familiar with Safe Work Practices and PPE applications preferred
• Must be an organized person who can keep data organized from start to finish on a project
• Ability to prioritize work on multiple projects and effectively communicate project statuses
• Computer proficiency including general Microsoft Office products, design, and business enterprise software
• Effective written and oral communication
• Reasoning skills and ability to solve practical problems
• Must have dependable transportation and a valid driver’s license with insurance
• Must be able to pass a fit for duty test
• This position requires the ability to pass a post-offer drug (including marijuana) and alcohol test in compliance with Federal regulations and is also subject to random testing as a condition of continued employment.

This is a remote or hybrid position. Compensation is based on market data and internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s location.

$36,000-77,000 annually (based on experience, qualifications, and location)

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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