Field Engineer

Job Description

Why join us?

We are hiring AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Field Engineer to join office our team in New Mexico

About Us

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world's most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

How will you contribute to the team?

Provide customer service and coordination for primary or service installation projects including upgrades, relocations, conversions, maintenance, streetlights, dusk to dawn lights and new services. Entails planning, designing, scheduling, and coordinating all facets of the project from initiation through construction, energization, and close out.
Determine the best source of APS power, the most cost-effective design, the usability of existing equipment based on load analysis and voltage drop calculations, and the adherence to required specifications, and request of the customer.Effectively interface with customers and municipalities to assess their needs, determine the scope of the project, obtain plans/maps/drawings, and make key decision regarding the layout of APS facilities. Often, these decisions require consultation with our external customers and/or municipality liaison.Evaluate the need to obtain easements from property owners and permits from municipal authorities; as necessary process through APS right of way to obtain required easement and permits documents; and design the project.Prepare work authorizations (WA) and job estimates. Determine and communicate customer charges required in advance of construction in accordance with APS extension policy or Municipality agreements. Prepare and present invoices to customers and manages scheduling to ensure monies collected prior to releasing jobs to crews. May prepare and communicate billing in compliance with APS policies and rates for street lighting and within the contractual limits of the APS and Municipality agreement.Upon completion of preliminary work, release the project to construction and/or schedule the work with the Construction Coordinator, crews or other related contractors. Conduct inspection(s) of APS facilities prior to and upon completion of construction to ensure compliance with APS and safety code requirements.Trouble shoot and resolve design problems encountered throughout the project. Keep internal and external departments and agencies informed of activities that affect current and future facilities.May set up new accounts in Customer Care & Billing (CC&B) system, create orders for crews to run service lines, set meters, and locate APS facilities; assist in the GIS numbering pole project; field inspect new accounts; quote deposit amounts to Commercial Credit Department on new accounts; ensure the information in CC&B is updated appropriately. Update related databases and close out the project upon completion

Role Requirements:
High school diploma/GED and two (2) years' experience in customer service, design and/or construction of electrical systems/facilities.Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications: Computer skills: Windows, Word Excel, and GIS.Internal applications such as CC&B and MLIS, and other work order management programs such as Maximo and Primavera. Ability to understand and apply algebra and trigonometry formulas related to APS calculations. Ability to assume project leadership and communicate effectively with customers. Basic understanding of electrical theory, policies, procedures and rates. Basic drawing and engineering skills. Familiarity with customer construction standards and safety manual. Effective communication and customer service skills. Thorough working knowledge of construction standards and practices, Electric Service Requirement Manual (ESRM) specifications, extension policy provisions, service plan rates, and types of construction materials utilized.Competency in the preparation of designs and cost estimates for the installation of related electrical systems/facilities. Fieldwork will constitute 50% or more of this job.

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:

AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that help our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work.

Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life. We recognize that what is important to people, continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported, include continuing to offer health and dental coverage for domestic partners and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:
Competitive salaryFlexible work schedulesGroup InsuranceTwo Floating HolidaysPaid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)Pet InsuranceRetirement Savings Plan with employer matchEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement programAn inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals.A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability.

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Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws.

Note to staffing and direct hire agencies:

In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Worker Type
Employee

Job Type
Regular

At AtkinsRéalis , we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

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