EDM Utility Inspection Specialist User Guide
- June 1, 2024
- EDM
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EDM Utility Inspection Specialist
Product Information
Specifications:
- Product Name: Utility Inspection Specialist
- Job Type: Field assessment, observations, and inspections
- Location: Denver and surrounding areas
- Salary Range: $50,000 – $90,000 per year
Product Usage Instructions
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Support field assessment, observations, and inspections of utility
infrastructure including transmission, distribution structures, installation,
substations, telecommunications, etc. Job involves time split between office
and field work.
Qualifications/Experience:
Candidates should have relevant experience in utility infrastructure
inspections and assessments. Strong knowledge of EDM’s utility and T&D asset
management services is preferred.
Competencies:
Ability to work effectively in both office and field environments. Strong
attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work
independently or as part of a team.
Work Environment:
Office: Engage in administrative tasks, report writing, data analysis.
Field: Conduct on-site inspections, assessments, and observations.
Physical Demands:
This role may require physical exertion such as walking, climbing, or lifting
equipment during field inspections.
Other Duties:
Incumbents may be assigned additional job-related duties beyond those listed
in the job description.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q: Is this position only based in Denver?
A: Yes, the position is local to Denver and its surrounding areas.
Q: What is the salary range for this position?
A: The salary ranges from $50,000 to $90,000 per year, depending on
skills and experience, with the possibility of a discretionary bonus.
Q: How can I apply for this position?
A: You can upload your resume and cover letter on Indeed or follow the
instructions on the EDM website at https://edmlink.com/careers for email
applications.
Utility Inspection Specialist
Summary/Objective
Supports field assessment, observations, and inspections of utility infrastructure (transmission, distribution structures, installation, substations, telecommunications, etc.). This support may include EDM’s utility and T&D asset management services. Job splits its time between Office and Field. The position is local (Denver and surrounding areas) and offers no per diem or subsistence pay.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support with electric transmission and distribution construction inspections and observations
- Inspect all project-associated field operations as required
- Create and maintain detailed inspection reports daily
- Assist in field survey planning and coordination
- Communicate with clients, contractors, landowners, and the public
- Maintain all contract documents, necessary permits, and updated drawings
- Performs duties in a manner that will promote and maintain good public relations
- Assist in the development and execution of utility wildfire mitigation plan development
- Support senior wildfire specialists with virtual and field assessments
- Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned
- Ability and willingness to guide and direct peers in several types of work and environments.
Qualifications/Experience
- 5-10 years of utility distribution line construction/maintenance experience preferred
- Ability to read maps, prints, and diagrams
- Ability to observe for conformance to plans, and specifications
- Knowledgeable in construction principles and techniques
- Project management experience is a plus
- Ability to coordinate with engineers, developers, clients, and contractors with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Understanding of utility safety protocols, a plus
- Proficient with basic computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office applications)
- Collect and enter data on handheld devices, and laptops and use GPS navigation
- Design experience using ArcMap Designer or AutoCAD
- Bilingual is helpful but not required.
- Valid driver’s license
Competencies:
- Problem Analysis and Critical Thinking
- Ability to multi-task and an attention to detail
- Able to work alone, outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain
- Thrives on adaptation, continual learning, and training
- Customer/client Focus
- Schedule Focus
- Budget Focus
- Fosters Partnering Relationships
- Team Player/Team Builder
- Initiative
Special Requirements – Pre-employment checks will require satisfactory results of the following screens:
- Background Check
- Motor Vehicle Driving Record
- Drug Test (including controlled substances)
- Education and Employment Confirmation
- Reference Checks
Supervisory Responsibility:
- No Supervisory responsibility.
Work Environment Office
- This job operates in both a professional office environment and in the field. The employee routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. The noise level in that work environment is usually quiet.
Work Environment Field
- Daily inspections require traveling to and maneuvering through various construction sites in all weather conditions.
- This job is in an outdoor field environment; vehicle and foot patrol of utility power lines; remote locations as well as urban, and city environments; physical demands and travel from site to site, including walking/hiking on various surfaces including flat, dry, wet, slippery, uneven, rough, steep terrain, hills and slopes; exposure to noise, dust, grease, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions.
Physical Demands
- Physical requirements include walking, sitting for extended periods, manual dexterity, hearing, seeing, lifting, and driving a motor vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate but can be noisy at times during the construction process.
- The employee must have sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment; to walk, stand, sit, and operate a motor vehicle for prolonged periods; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, reach, twist, grasp and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; carry, push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 25 pounds); to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; ability to see and hear in normal range with or without correction; operate assigned field equipment.
- Climbing ladders is possible.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
- This is a full-time exempt/salary position
Other Duties:
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of
responsibilities and performance standards of the position. Incumbents will
perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Salary Range: $50,000 – $90,000 per year, dependent on skills and experience, plus a conditional discretionary bonus.
Benefits Include:
- Health Insurance (Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance)
- STD / LTD
- 401(k) Company Matching
- Paid Leave (Holiday, Vacation, Sick, etc.)
- Wellness Program
- Opportunities for advancement
- Tuition Reimbursement
About EDM
An employee-owned corporation, we’re a fun, smart, and talented group of
people who genuinely enjoy our work and make a difference! Whether it’s
engineering, asset management, geospatial, wildfire mitigation, or
environmental solutions, we support our utility clients in positive and
innovative ways, to contribute to society and sustainably manage and protect
the natural environment.
EEO Statement
EDM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To Apply: Upload your resume and cover letter on Indeed OR to apply by email see instructions on the EDM website at: https://edmlink.com/careers Please send a cover letter and a resume.