Schedules appointments and meet with members, developers and contractors at the work site providing input regarding the design and construction of new facilities, or upgrades, modifications or removal of existing facilities.
Participates in the design, staking, procuring of easements, and creating required paperwork (drawings, staking sheets, materials lists, cost estimates, tree trimming, tree replacements, joint use documentation, etc.) for new construction and system improvements. This includes, but is not limited to:
Design, route and lay out electric distribution and service facilities including transformers in accordance with member's desires, if possible, while satisfying RUS Specifications, and accepted practices for design and construction of rural lines and prepare staking sheets, member orders and connection orders in accordance with the Cooperative's accepted practices.
Prepare load studies and recommend changes and additions required to meet the member's needs.
Advise member and public regarding engineering problems regarding electric service requested and/or required.
Operate and maintain transportation equipment, tools and working equipment in proper condition, and report deficiencies or repairs needed.
Prepare staking sheet and assist in preparing agreements to accommodate joint use of poles and trenches by other utilities or communication companies in accordance with the agreement with each company .
Prepare required work order documents for transmission line construction and retirement as directed.
Personally agrees to adhere to and abide by the Cooperative's safety rules, safety policies, and safety procedures.
Prepare sketches, plats and construction cost estimates as required.
Submit full and concise written reports of field activities and investigations as required.
Assist with the securing of topo data and layout of substation sites.
Solicit sales for home resource products by providing brochures, through the mail or in person, and having the ability to explain each product.
Maintain system maps including necessary drafting as required.
Must possess basic computer skills, to include a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including, but not limited to: Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint as required by job responsibilities.
Investigates and resolves member and contractor requests for service upgrades, relocations, right of way problems or other changes to existing facilities.
Prepares and obtains construction permits from VMRC, Corps of Engineers, Accomack County Wetlands Board, US Department of Environmental Quality and VDOT.
Provide technical knowledge to support the research and recommendation for system upgrades and improvements.
Request Virginia’s Miss Utility locates when needed to support electrical design projects.
Maintain a thorough understanding of the latest RUS, NESC, and other specifications and codes so that job designs are in compliance.
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