Forester II

McCall-Thomas Engineering Company, Inc. is seeking a mid-level, full-time Forester. 

Location: Moncks Corner, SC 

McCall-Thomas Engineering is a trusted leader in the Electrical and Telecommunications industry, committed to delivering innovative and reliable solutions. With expertise in Communications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electric Utility Services, and Field Operations, we provide comprehensive turn-key projects tailored to meet our clients' needs. At McCall-Thomas Engineering, we have been providing quality engineering and technical services since 1945. 

The responsibilities of a McCall-Thomas Engineering Forester II will include:

• Providing logistical, planning, and administrative support for contract services resources on capital projects.  Individual(s) will be responsible for directing, per established contract and work specifications, contract crews assigned to selected transmission rights-of-way.
• Auditing contractor(s) performance based on quality, production, and work/contract specifications adherence. Reporting deficiencies to supervision and taking appropriate actions to mitigate any found issues. Making recommendations for changes to work and contract specifications to ensure operational and cost effectiveness as well as promoting system reliability and positive public relations.

• Ensuring daily/weekly progress reports are completed and signed by the appropriate personnel. Individual(s) will reconcile accuracy of reports through field operations and acknowledge with a signature that work was completed per work specifications and enter reports into an electronic corporate repository (ECM). Utilizing Oracle to generate contract requisitions and/or creating releases for approved vendor invoices for vegetation related maintenance activities
• Managing budgets for capital projects, reviewing invoices and timesheets to ensure correct billing. Ensuring all invoices are paid in a timely manner based on date invoices are received. 
• Reviewing applicable transmission easements to determine any access and/or vegetation maintenance restrictions. Individual(s) will interact with property owners as required by the easement and/or through prior commitments. Responding to any reported maintenance or property issues associated with vegetation maintenance work and providing an appropriate response.
  

Requirements of the Position

• Bachelor’s degree in Forestry with 5-6 years of vegetation maintenance experience on electrical rights-of-way. 
• Valid SC driver's license with clean driving record
• SC Pesticide Applicator's License (Category 5&6)
• Registered with the State Board of Registration for Foresters
• Eligibility to work in the US with no sponsorship requirements (required)
  

What We Offer:

At McCall-Thomas, we offer employees the chance to work with great people on exciting projects, with opportunity for growth. We also provide a full range of benefits for employees, such as:

• Competitive compensation
• 100% company-paid medical insurance
• Company-paid long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401k plan with employer contribution
• Paid time off and holiday leave
• Stock ownership opportunities