Field Engineering Technician I

Field Engineering Technician I

Job Code: 2026-400-025

Division: Operations

FT/PT Status: Regular Full Time

Position Based In: Hiram

Apply Before: 11/11/2026

Job Summary:

Thisposition is responsible for the efficient and economic design and constructionof underground and overhead electric distribution specializing in lineextensions to serve new residential members, single phase line relocations andmaintenance projects, in accordance with RUS requirements, recommendedpractices, the N.E.S.C. and EMC policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Plan,design, and coordinate the engineering of line extensions to serve newresidential members, line relocations, streetlight and maintenance projectsutilizing engineering software including Futura/Partner, Pole Foreman.

2. Procureall required permits, easements, and right-of-way:

3. Procureall legal documents such as easements, D.O.T., railroad, pipeline, and Corp. ofEngineers permits as each project may require.

4. Directlyinteract and negotiate with members, property owners, and corporate attorneysto obtain easements and right-of-ways.

5. CompleteGeorgia D.O.T. permits, railroad, county permits, and new overhead andunderground specifications in AUTOCAD.

6. Design specifications for construction crews includingdrawings on overhead and underground projects.

7. Adhere to and promote utilization of goodengineering practices. Follow guidelines as set forth in, but not limited to,the Association policies, rules, regulations, rates, construction practices,RUS line construction specifications, NESC guidelines and applicable governingregulations.

8. Calculateproject cost for all construction projects.

9. Serveas the liaison with developers/member, engineers, homebuilders, municipalities,consultants, and utility crews.

10. Musthave the ability to process data on engineering software (Futura, Poleforeman,etc.) proficiently after 1 year.

11. CompleteGeorgia D.O.T permits, railroad and county permits, in Auto-Cad.

12. Resolvemember complaints in a timely and professional manner and ensure changes aremade to correct unsatisfactory conditions.

13. Keepupdated on new developments in electric power distribution and governmentspecifications.

14. Assistconstruction crews during storm outageswhile beingpartner up with aFET2 or higher.

15. Completeall assigned tasks and functions in a timely manner, within current establishedand changed EMC policies and procedures with minimum supervision.

16. Createlocate tickets through the 811 system.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High School Diplomaor GED with 2+ years ofexperience in construction management, drafting, utility experience, and/ortechnical design.Associate degree in electrical engineering and/or equivalent with 0 years of experience in construction management, drafting, utility experience, technical design.

• Prefers one year experience in staking or other related experience.

• Must have a working knowledge to operate Auto-Cad program to complete a Georgia DOT permit, county permit, along with being able to create new overhead and underground specifications in Auto-Cad.

• Ability to set up files in a PDF format to send out to the various governmental agencies.

• Should be familiar with GreyStone Power’s service territory and have the ability to read company mapping system.

• Must have ability to prepare legal documents such as Right of Way easements, state and county permits.

• Must become proficient in the use of the sections field computers and software within the first six-month introductory period.

• Must have good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with the members, developers, land agents, attorneys and other regulatory agencies.

• Must satisfactorily pass the EMC's employment physical exam and required drug screens.

• Requires valid Georgia driver’s license.

Physical Demands (if applicable):

• Must be able to work with exposure to outside elements such as weather, animals, insects, etc. Considerable walking, bending and climbing are required.

• Must be willing to work varied/irregular hours, from time to time and be available for emergencies when needed.