South Central Power Company, Ohio’s largest electric cooperative, has an immediate opening for a Field Engineer. This position will report out of our Barnesville, OH location.

This position is responsible for investigating, surveying, and staking electric distribution lines in accordance with construction specifications. Additionally, the incumbent will prepare staking sheets, submit proposals for joint use and represent the cooperative to members and others while in the field. 

Responsibilities include coordinating joint use construction projects with other utilities, surveying and acquiring right-of-ways and easements, designing overhead and underground distribution lines for commercial services, residential subdivisions, feeders from substations, and bridge or roadway projects. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and build working relationships with Ohio Department of Transportation, county engineers, electricians, and other utilities. 

What the job requires…

• Must have a high school diploma. An Associate’s degree in an engineering field or equivalent is preferred. General training in surveying procedures desired.
• Five years’ practical experience in engineering or operations for a utility or in the area of surveying is desired. 
• Knowledge of RUS engineering standards for electrical distribution.
• Must be familiar with computer usage regarding engineering functions. Ability to make calculations on forces and understand sag/ground clearance requirements, determine service load levels, and prepare cost estimates.
• Must be able to withstand adverse weather and environmental conditions. 
• Valid driver’s license.

We offer a competitive salary, strong benefits package, and this position is eligible for flexible work arrangements such as hybrid remote work. Apply to join our team today!

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About South Central Power Company

South Central Power Company is a member-owned electric cooperative serving more than 120,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in 24 Ohio counties. We maintain more than 12,000 miles of energized power lines. The Cooperative is a private enterprise owned and operated by the people it serves. The members elect an 11-member Board of Trustees that govern the co-op. The Board establishes policies, reviews co-op activities, and makes needed decisions. They hire a President and CEO who in turn hires a staff of employees to carry out the policies and operate and maintain the co-op’s lines and equipment. In 1998, South Central Power Company became a Touchstone Energy Cooperative allowing us to be identified as part of a nationwide alliance of independently owned and operated electric cooperatives under a single brand identity. As a Touchstone Energy Cooperative, South Central Power Company has recommitted itself to principles we’ve operated under for years: integrity, accountability, innovation and community spirit. Cooperatives of all types and sizes abide by seven unifying principles, which differentiate them from other types of companies. Those principles are: Volun...tary & open membership, Democratic member control, Member economic participation, Autonomy and independence, Education, training and information, Cooperation among cooperatives, and Concern for community.

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