Field Engineer

About the role

We are seeking dedicated field engineers in the El Paso/Las Cruces area who are experienced in utilizing Katapult/IKE equipment and completing field audits. Candidates must be local to the El Paso/Las Cruces area but will report to the management team in San Antonio.

Responsibilities

• Confirm project/work order and assigned route before departing.
• Review scope and maps for field assignments.
• Complete pre-safety/JHA checklist.
• Verify the presence of PPE, measuring tools, and device/tablet.
• Confirm each pole/location prior to data collection.
• Record pole number, owner, class, and height using Katapult, including details of existing electric and communication attachments.
• Capture required heights, clearances, spans, guys/anchors, and other measurements using the Katapult system.
• Capture proofing measurements to assist in back-office height calibration verification.
• Upload and sync field data and photos to shared folders and Katapult.
• Accurately enter time, mileage, pole count, phase/task, and comments.
• Notify supervisor upon completion of assigned field work.
• Send End of Day emails detailing work completed.

Skills

• Experience with power poles, utility poles, and overhead utilities.
• Electrical knowledge.
• Proficiency in completing field audits for distribution poles using Katapult.
• Ability to use a computer/iPad for field audits.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS and Spida.
• Experience with Katapult and IKE equipment.
• Understanding of field and pole distribution.
• Background in power distribution.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Pay

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $30.00/hr.