Electrical Distribution Engineer - Wildfire Mitigation

Job description:

Quanta Utility Engineering Services (QUES) is currently accepting applications for a full-time utility project engineer providing contract engineering resources to a local electric and gas utility in Butte, Montana.

This position will be supporting the company’s wildfire mitigation efforts in analyzing and improving critical overhead power distribution lines identified as high risk to wildfire. The engineer will first conduct field surveying in various rural and urban locations throughout western Montana and then use the data to build a pole loading and clearance model on the computer. From there, the engineer will suggest fixes and put together a construction package including drawings, plans, and materials, and then manage the work during construction.

Responsibilities:

- Field investigation and surveying

- Electric distribution system design

- Overhead electrical system troubleshooting and problem solving

- Construction coordination

- Labor and cost estimating

- Workflow processing and record keeping

- Interfacing with utility customers, electricians, and/or contractors

- Project and construction management

- Permitting and easement development

The position will be about 50% of the time in the office and 50% in the field. Employees must have reliable transportation and are expected to use their vehicle for work, but are reimbursed mileage at the current federal IRS rate. Candidates must also possess a valid driver’s license and a clean record.

Requirements:

- Engineering degree in relevant field

- Construction or utility experience (preferred but not required)

- Strong customer service skills

- Excellent computer skills

- Adept at time management and organization

- Ability to deal with sometimes stressful situations and customer interactions

- Positive attitude

Any candidates with relative utility or construction experience will be strongly considered, but relative experience is not required. QUES will provide all training for the position

Quanta Services Compensation Package:

- $33-$38/hr, DOE, w/yearly performance increases

- Company paid health insurance plans for individuals and their families

- Vision and dental insurance

- Company paid life insurance

- 401K plan automatically vested w/company match

- Paid vacation time that rapidly increases with tenure

- 8 paid holidays

Please apply with your resume and cover letter. Thank you.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Flexible spending account

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Education:

- Bachelor's, Engineering (Required)