What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Planner position at Linked Professional Services?
Job Title: Electrical Planner
Pay: $25–$40/hr (based on experience)
Job Type: Direct Hire
JOB SUMMARY:
A multifaceted utility and telecommunications engineering firm is looking for an Electrical Planner to join the team. This position is responsible for working effectively in a variety of computer systems and software applications while providing internal and power utility clients with utility design services and solutions needed to accurately construct overhead and underground power distribution systems.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Select and interpret data on a map-based platform such as ArcGIS/ESRI
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Perform various field inspections of overhead/underground construction for compliance and customer standards
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Advise customers and contractors on standards related to new or upgraded secondary service requirements
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Write construction orders for both overhead and underground secondary jobs
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Negotiate with prospective, residential, and commercial customers on behalf of the client, if requested
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Participate in meetings or group discussions; provide input on products and services
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Prepare proposals, presentations, and work unit policies/procedures as needed; facilitate group discussions and employee training
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Understand overhead distribution and client specifications to develop appropriate design solutions
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Conduct research, field visits, and support job scoping
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Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Manager
REQUIREMENTS:
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High School diploma or equivalent with coursework in at least three of the following: drafting/CAD, basic electricity, physics, geometry, trigonometry, or technical mathematics
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Associate degree in a technical or design field preferred
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Engineering Tech or related degree preferred
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Minimum of two (2) years of experience in an electrical utility planning role if educational requirements are not met
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Experience performing overhead/underground power distribution design preferred
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Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil3D; experience with ESRI, ArcGIS, and MicroStation preferred
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Experience with all phases of engineering document production and understanding of how drawings relate to specifications preferred
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
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Pay: $25.00 – $40.00 per hour, based on experience
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Medical, dental, and vision benefits (100% employer-covered for employee and qualifying family members after 90 days)
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401(k) with up to 4% employer match (eligible after 6 months, fully vested day one)
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Group term life insurance and long-term disability (for eligible employees)
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Voluntary benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability, HFSA, DCA, Life, and AD&D
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Holiday pay and PTO (available after 90 days, with increased accrual over time)
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Employee Assistance Program (counseling, coaching, financial resources)
Salary : $25 - $40
