Journeyman Estimator (Local 659) - Klamath Falls, Oregon - #113279

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PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability inclusion & belonging.

Responsibilities

A Journeyman Estimator is an employee who represents the company when meeting with customers to determine customer load requirements and advise customers of the company's service requirements. Will have a basic knowledge of available marketing programs and other associated company programs to serve the customer’s needs. Is qualified to perform all estimating functions related to building, re-building and maintaining company electric facilities. Shall have practical knowledge of electrical theory and practical and detailed knowledge of construction specifications, electrical codes, rates and service policies.  

Typical duties are to meet with new or existing customers, document correspondence and work assignments per Customer Guarantees procedures, prepare right-of-way easements, make field surveys, process crossing permits and designs expenditure requisitions with supporting documentation. The Estimator may assist in load studies, construction planning, budget preparation and other duties as assigned.  

Requirements

• A high school diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic computer skills
• Completion of an Estimator apprenticeship program, or equivalent education and experience.
• An Estimator will have a practical knowledge of electric theory, utility operations and a working knowledge of construction specifications, electrical codes, mapping systems, and line extension polices and tariffs.
• Demonstrate experience, training or education in a technical or mechanical field, including engineering, drafting, architecture, construction, mapping, mathematics, science, computers or project management.
• Experience managing multiple projects and meeting planned or emergent deadlines.
• Current journeyman estimator certificate or the ability to successfully obtain journeyman status within six months of hire in to the position.
• Candidate may be required to pass a pre-employment aptitude assessment. 

Preferences

• Previous experience as a Journeyman Estimator or equivalent in the utility industry.
• Customer service experience. 
• Journeyman Lineman Certification
• Journeyman Electrician Certification
• Electrical Engineer Certification
• Familiarity with AutoCAD
• Familiarity with the Electric Service Requirements Manual and IBEW Local 659 Working Agreement.  

Additional Information

Req Id: 113279 
Company Code: PacifiCorp
Primary Location: Klamath Falls, Oregon 
Department: Power Delivery 
Schedule: Full-Time
Personnel Subarea: IBEW Local 659
Hiring Range: $54.95 per hour 

Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US 

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.