Joint Use Design Engineer

Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) is a progressive member owned utility with a service area that spreads from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the tidal waters of the Chesapeake Bay. REC serves over 165,000 connections in portions of 22 Virginia counties. REC is seeking a Joint Use Design Engineer in our Culpeperoffice.

The Joint Use Design Engineer will be responsible for handling Joint Use applications from implementation to closing. To include all field review, pole loading, Make Ready engineering, permitting, and post-construction reviews.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Candidate must possess a minimum of a 2 year Associate's Degree in Electrical or equivalent. Minimum of 5 years Electrical Distribution Design, Broadband Fiber, and Communication design.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills. Computer skills. Utilize Microsoft Office products, including, but not limited to: Outlook, Excel, Word, teams, and PowerPoint as required by job responsibilities. Strong working knowledge of Pole Foreman, NISC or comparable design tools. Time and project management skills required. Electrical Utility material knowledge preferred. National Electrical Safety Code Strengths and clearances requirements of power and communications, RUS and SCC requirements.

The candidate should be familiar with and be able to use NJUNS or comparable third-party attachment system to track and manage all third-party attachments and pole transfers. Implement and track VDOT, Railroad, VMRC, and EPA or government permitting and requirements. Reconcile and close work orders related to fiber projects. Organizing and managing design contractors and special projects.

This role works in a strong team-oriented environment and occasionally requires making presentations to boards or government agencies. The work includes a combination of in-office, hybrid/remote, and field work. The job primarily involves driving, working outdoors in all weather conditions, walking on uneven terrain, and climbing. Local travel within REC’s 22-county service territory, as well as occasional outof-state travel, is required. Additionally, occasional overtime work may be necessary.

Candidates interested in applying for this position should submit their application on our REC site (https://www.myrec.coop/careers) with your resume.

Job Posting ID: 2706102025

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34.70 per hour

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Work Location: Hybrid remote in Culpeper, VA 22701