What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Technical Specialist position at VDart, Inc.?
Job Title: Utility Services Specialist
Job Location: West Palm Beach, FL
Job Type: Long Term Contract
Job Summary
We are seeking a Technical Services Specialist Level 1 (Associate) to support engineering design and project coordination for distribution facilities. This role will serve as a key point of contact for customer projects, ensuring timely communication, accurate design, and successful project delivery while maintaining compliance with company standards.
Responsibilities
- Perform work order assessments and complete distribution system designs
- Coordinate engineering projects with internal teams and operating units
- Develop resource estimates including labor, materials, and work type
- Evaluate distribution system capacity to support new customer loads
- Provide cost-effective designs while meeting customer requirements
- Manage project tracking, reporting, estimating, and negotiations
- Support permitting and engineering documentation activities
- Collaborate with internal departments to define customer requirements
- Participate in meetings, process improvements, and team support activities
- Maintain proactive communication with customers throughout project lifecycle
- Support extended hours and storm duty requirements when needed
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor s degree in related field
OR - High School Diploma/GED with equivalent work experience
- Experience in one or more of the following:
- Utility or distribution systems
- Customer interaction and negotiation
- Electric power systems
- Strong skills in:
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Project coordination
- Process management
- Professional conduct and compliance
Preferred Qualifications
- Master s degree in related field
- Electric Power Technology Certification
Skills
- Distribution system design
- Customer service
- Engineering coordination
- Project management
- Cost estimation
- Technical documentation
- Problem solving
- Communication skills