Field Engineering Technician

Field Engineering Technician

Under general supervision, this position supports utility asset management through field data collection and inspections, condition assessments and evaluations. Using specialized field tools and software, the incumbent gathers and verifies data for projects affecting distribution asset strategies. The role conducts structural loading analysis to evaluate compliance of proposed work impacting distribution assets, utilizing construction standards, design guidelines, and the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) to ensure construction aligns with approved plans.

The position assists with organizing, maintaining, and evaluating asset‑related data and ensures processes and procedures are followed in accordance with District asset management strategies.

• Perform field data collection, verification, condition assessments, and inspections utilizing field data gathering tools for pole line designs, proposed communication attachments, and other utility asset management strategies.
• Use pole‑loading software to assist with modeling and analyzing utility poles based on field‑collected data.
• Use a variety of tools to evaluate, analyze, and document whether proposed distribution designs and applications for new communication attachments comply with required standards and codes, including the National Electric Safety Code.
• Organize and evaluate field and design data to support distribution asset management strategies.
• Analyze collected field data to ensure construction of new distribution assets and communication attachments conform to approved designs.
• Utilize data management tools and follow established District procedures to ensure compliance with Distribution Asset Management programs, standards, and requirements.
• Attend staff and safety meetings.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, perform related duties and responsibilities as required, comply with District policies, complete all required training, maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and comply with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).
• As an essential function, drive a motorized vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the District.

• Associate Degree in planning, engineering, computer science, geographic studies, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience may substitute for required education.

• 2+ years at the Engineer Aide level or two years of related utility inspection, pole attachment, or engineering technician experience required.
• Utility experience and technical experience using field data collection devices and pole loading analysis software preferred.

• Valid driver’s license required at hire and Washington State driver’s license within 30 days of hire.

• Knowledge of the NESC rules, District Standards, and engineering principles used in the development of job plans and construction estimates.
• Knowledge of basic material and equipment used in the construction of District transmission and distribution facilities.
• Knowledge of communication attachment types.
• Able to use pole‑loading analysis software, field data collection devices, GIS, and Microsoft business applications.
• Able to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Must be self‑motivated and able to work independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to accomplish work on multiple large complex projects simultaneously.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Able to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Able to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Basic knowledge of Maximo Asset Management and intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, GIS, GPS equipment, Maximo, and general office equipment.
• Must be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.