Emporia, Kansas
Dearborn, MI
Charlotte, North Carolina
Posted: 06-Jan-26
Location: Columbus, Indiana
Type: Full Time
Salary: $70,000-$84,000 annually
Required Education:
Company Overview:
Bartholomew County REMC is a forward-thinking electric cooperative dedicated to delivering reliable, safe, and efficient electrical service to our community. We are committed to staying at the forefront of technological advancements to improve service and support our members.
Position Summary:
As a Field Engineer II, you will play a key role in supporting the design, construction, and maintenance of Bartholomew County REMC's overhead and underground electrical distribution systems. Using your technical expertise, you'll ensure our systems meet current demands and are ready for future growth. If you’re passionate about hands-on work in the field, problem-solving, and making a tangible impact on the community, this position is for you!
Why Join Us?
- Impactful Work: Directly contribute to enhancing the reliability and efficiency of our electrical grid.
- Innovation: Work with cutting-edge technology, including GIS mapping, GPS data collection, and field staking software.
- Professional Growth: Continuous learning opportunities to stay ahead of emerging trends and technologies. Opportunity for professional development and for collaboration among a highly skilled team.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Design and engineer single-phase and multi-phase electric distribution facilities, including more complex projects.
- Create, edit, and review electronic staking sheets to ensure compliance with Cooperative specifications and policies.
- Oversee all aspects of assigned work plan projects, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
- Serve as liaison between members and the Cooperative for work plan items.
- Calculate and deliver accurate construction cost estimates and revenue projections.
- Prepare and file easements as required.
- Develop subdivision layouts and estimates; oversee subdivision projects and related contracts.
- Coordinate with local, county, and state agencies and outside consultants to minimize service interruptions and ensure safety.
- Attend monthly utility coordination meetings.
- Approve field change orders for Cooperative and contractor crews.
- Update mapping systems using NISC staking products.
- Provide backup support for Key Accounts and economic development initiatives.
- Conduct system inspections, including pole-line condition, asset inventory, GPS data collection, pole tagging, joint-use contacts, and right-of-way assessments.
- Manage large-scale joint-use assessments and make-ready projects.
- Inspect special equipment and oversee required testing.
- Perform work order audits and verify as-built inspections.
- Participate in outage investigations.
- Mentor Field Engineer I and assist with member issues.
- Act as dispatcher during major storms and serve as on-call supervisor in rotation.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and attain the position objective. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Minimum Two Year Associates Degree
- Preferred minimum of five to eight years’ experience in Field Engineering on an electric distribution system.
- Must be able to apply engineering theory to the design of electric distribution lines.
- Must have successfully completed staking certification course.
- Must be knowledgeable with NEC, NESC, and local electrical codes.
- Experience with GPS, field staking software and ESRI.
- Must be able to understand GIS, mapping terminology and surveying concepts.
- Must be able to interpret system maps, engineering drawings and staking sheets.
- Must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn other software programs, as needed.
- Must demonstrate ability to learn and apply basic computer, technical and mathematical skills.
- Must be able to operate, maintain and safeguard expensive engineering tools and field equipment such as Ipad, GPS unit, transit, laser range finder, and range poles.
- Must have excellent customer service skills.
- A positive attitude and pleasant demeanor to both members and coworkers.
- Ability to listen, understand problems, and communicate solutions in person, electronically and over the phone with members, customers and employees to explain operations related issues.
- Ability to handle emotionally charged situations in a controlled manner.
- Ability to understand and carry out written or oral instructions.
- Ability to multi-task and work well with others in a fast paced environment
- Attention to detail and organizational skills.
- A proficiency in the English language and its proper usage. Knowledge of a second language is a plus for this position.
- Ability to present information effectively in small group situations to members, customers and other employees of the organization.
- Must adhere to Company Safety Rules.
- Must be able to travel overnight for training when necessary.
- Must be able to drive and maintain a current Indiana driver’s license.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Frequent fieldwork, site visits, and travel. Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and balance as needed.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate when working in the office areas, and usually moderate when working in the outdoor environment.
Bartholomew County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer