Transmission and Distribution Field Engineer (m/w/d)

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Summary

The Transmission and Distribution Field Engineer Co-op will typically support one or more experienced engineers in the performance of their assignments, spend time shadowing actual operations, and have unique assignments that support larger projects as well as experience the day-to-day workings of Project Engineering on a construction site. There are currently project locations across the country and co-ops should be ready to relocate to any of our projects for the duration of their co-op.

Requirements

• Accountable to continually reinforce safe behaviors and correct “at risk” behaviors.
• Assists in the generation, maintenance, tracking, and updating of project-specific procurement log, RFI log, POD, and engineering milestones on a weekly basis.
• Attends meetings and takes minutes and distributes to Project Engineers for review and distribution to project teams.
• Assists and maintains project documentation structures utilizing SharePoint, Procore, or client systems (RFI, drawings, submittals, transmittals)
• Reviews and checks conformance of vendor submittals and/or engineering designs (where applicable) to exhibits of the prime contract.
• Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
• Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and Company Policies & Procedures.
• Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.

Safety

• Ensures that safety is the most important function, follows safe practices while working.
• Reinforces safe behaviors and eliminates “at risk” behaviors.
• Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly.
• Ensures Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s) occurs before scopes of work commence.
• Adheres to and understands standard operating procedures.
• Receives job- and task-specific training prior to work commencing.
• Follows technical, quality and safety systems in place and determines appropriate action.
• Follows safety and security procedures and determines appropriate action. Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly.

Qualifications

• You must be working toward a BS or MS degree in Construction Management or Engineering (Civil preferred).
• You must be 18 years of age by the start of the co-op assignment.
• You must be a US Citizen.
• You must have a valid driver’s license.
• You must be able to complete a Co-Op at any one of our locations. This often requires relocating out of state for the duration of the Co-Op.
• You must be able to complete at least 4 months of work, but 6+ months is preferred. The following time frames are preferred: January – August or May – December.
• No work experience required, although construction experience is helpful.

Anticipated base salary range: $20/hr. - $23/hr.

Premium Daily Per Diem paid for food, lodging

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location.

RES offers benefits that are effective first day of employment. These benefits include the following:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Life and Voluntary Life
• Short Term Disability
• Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness
• 401 (k) plan with 6% company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus and Wellness programs
• Wellness Reimbursement

Physical requirements and environment

The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Rarely: Pulling (5-15lbs), Pushing (5-15lbs), Stooping are required

Occasionally: Carrying (5-15lbs), climbing, Crouching, Gripping, Handling, Kneeling, Lifting (5-15lbs), Walking are required

Frequently: Grasping, sitting, standing are required

Constantly: Reading, Hearing, Reaching, Vision, Repetitive Motion are required

Rarely exposed to extreme cold, wet, or vibrations. Occasionally exposed to noise and hazards and is frequently exposed to extreme heat and humidity in the working environment.

We maintain a drug-free workplace. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment.

RES is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.