Utilities Field Engineer - Military Veterans
at Randstad Engineering
job summary:
Are you a Field Engineer? If so, please apply today! This role oversees engineering and construction work for electric and gas systems, ensuring project compliance, safety, quality, and timely completion while serving as a primary customer and contractor contact. This is a contract position estimated to last 12 months with potential for extension.
location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
job type: Contract
salary: $40.16 - 45.16 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Associates
responsibilities:
- Perform moderately complex engineering and fieldwork, ensuring work orders meet requirements.
- Select cost-effective and safe project designs.
- Serve as a primary customer contact for new or modified electric/gas systems.
- Train and support less-experienced staff.
- Handle customer inquiries related to tariffs, extension rules, codes, and metering.
- Communicate work orders and train crew members.
- Plan and schedule work orders, including estimates, material lists, and sag calculations.
- Conduct fieldwork such as service sizing, load determination, staking, surveying, and securing licenses.
- Ensure timely completion and accuracy of documentation.
- Track and report work-related functions in GIS, work management, and mapping systems.
- Provide technical support, troubleshoot issues, and clarify work details for crews.
- Assist in scheduling work for field crews and contractors.
Skills:
- Knowledge of construction, utility equipment, and engineering principles.
- Familiarity with gas/electric codes, OSHA, DOT, and safety regulations.
- Experience with GIS, AutoCAD, STORMS, and ArcFM preferred.
- strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in emergency response situations.
Education and Experience:
- Associate degree (preferred) or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 5 years of related experience.
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qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Education: Associates
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Associates
Cedar Rapids, IA
Randstad is a $22.5 billion global provider of HR services and the second largest staffing organization in the world. From temporary staffing to permanent placement to inhouse, professionals, search & selection, and HR Solutions, Randstad holds top positions around the world and has approximately 31,100 corporate employees working from its nearly 4,700 branches and inhouse locations in 40 countries. Founded in 1960 and headquartered in Diemen, the Netherlands, Randstad Holding nv is listed on the NYSE Euronext Amsterdam (RAND.AS).