Sr. Utility Observer - Construction Management

Are you interested in a career in the fun, exciting, yet stable field of civil engineering? BinkleyBarfield | DCCM takes pride in our exceptional staff and considers our team critical to the company’s success. Providing professionals with the tools and training they need to achieve excellence in their career is key to employee engagement and productivity. Our goal is to foster a work environment that attracts top talent, inspires innovation, and renders excellence in service to our clients. 

Our team has an immediate need for a Sr. Utility Observer to join their team. In this role you will travel extensively to perform field data collection of overhead electrical distribution equipment, framing and telecommunication facilities.

What you will do:

• Identify the overhead electrical components of power distribution structures.
• Identify distribution framing standards
• Identify overhead communication components and attachments.
• Collect and record data on all overhead electrical and communication components: type, size, height, angle, owner, etc.
• Perform data collection utilizing approved collection materials to include laptop, iPad, GPS, range finder, measuring sticks, and other electronic devices as necessary.
• Operate necessary equipment to take measurements on utility poles and mid-span facilities and perform pole inspections.
• Responsible for the quality of your individual work.
• Responsible for meeting the quality requirements as outlined per project working on.
• Self-check all work and the work of others as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Who you are:

You are flexible and adaptable with excellent attention to detail. You have good problem-solving ability and can manage your time effectively. Safety is in your DNA, and you follow all protocols consistently. You have above average communication skills both oral and in writing resulting in providing excellent customer service.

What you bring:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in dry and wet utility telecom and waterline electrical systems. 
• You must have a valid Texas driver’s license with a driving record that meets our authorized driver requirements. 
• Must be able to travel full-time and work outdoors in all weather conditions, carry equipment, and walk several miles a day. *Meal allowance will be provided*
• Preferred knowledge and proficient use of laptop, iPad, GPS, range finder, measuring sticks, and other electronic devices
• Software literate – especially MS Word, Excel
• Preferred knowledge of electrical systems
• Knowledge of electrical distribution construction and planning procedures is a plus
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Working knowledge of power and or communication industry is preferred.
• Possess a working knowledge of OSHA requirements to the individual job responsibilities.

The things about us you will appreciate!

Our comprehensive benefit package includes the following: 

•     Three medical plan options (2 PPOs and a HDHP) 
•     Dental & vision plans 
•     Company-paid group life, short and long-term disability insurance 
•     Voluntary Life Insurance  
•     Flexible and Dependent care spending accounts 
•     Additional Supplemental plans (Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident) 
•     401(k) with company match 
•     Paid Time Off (PTO) which starts accruing upon hire
•     10 Paid Holidays 
•     Alternative Work Schedules 

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