Power Distribution Field Technician

The Power Distribution Field Technician will work on electric utility aerial and underground distribution design projects and be responsible for field surveying, data collection, and field notes/sketches. Project types will include data collection of aerial and underground electric network distribution lines. Will work under the supervision of a Project manager, senior designer, and/or engineer.


• Position would be on site daily and generally within 2 hours or less from Richmond, Virginia. Equipment to be used:
o Digital Camera
o Measuring wheel and/or laser range finder, IKE GPS units,
o Smart device, laptop, or mobile phone
o Angle finder
• Perform field review of electric facilities capturing the required information
o Pole Identification Markings (height / class, birthmark)
o Centerline measurements, offsets, Mile Markers (for future permitting use)
o Attachment heights of power equipment, conductors,
o Sketch of site with measurements to nearby obstructions
o Notation of existing equipment
o Obtain GPS location
o Photographs

• Properly file data in the system and provide daily status reports.
o Create folders and download photos
o Scan notes and measurements, then save into folders
• Conduct safety briefing discussions identifying critical work steps, the potential hazards related to those work steps, and possible control barriers.

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• High school Diploma or GED
• Preferred but not required 1- 2 years’ experience with power distribution systems.
• Valid driver’s license required with a clean driving record for the past 5 years.
•Familiarity with electrical standards including National Electric Code (NEC) and National Electric Safety Code (NESC) preferred.
• Knowledge of distribution equipment and hardware in order to identify components from visual inspections and properly document preferred.

- prior Experience working on projects for Dominion Energy
- IKE experience (GPS data software)

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.