Field Design Technician

Great Lakes Energy•Richmond Township, MI

About The Position

Great Lakes Energy is looking for a Field Design Technician in our Reed City location to design electric distribution lines and fiber infrastructure according to member satisfaction and Rural Utility Service (RUS), federal and state specifications. Who We Are For over 85 years, Great Lakes Energy has powered rural communities across 26 counties in western and northern Michigan. As the third-largest Michigan-based electric utility and the state's largest member-owned power company, we serve over 128,000 meters with pride. Beyond delivering reliable electricity, we are leaders in advanced fiber technology through Truestream, our communication solutions subsidiary. At Great Lakes Energy, we prioritize enriching the lives of our community members and employees. With over 300 team members, we're more than just colleagues-we're a close-knit family, united by a shared vision of growth, innovation, and community service. A Day in The Life of a Field Design Technician Ever wonder what it's like to design the infrastructure that provides electricity and high-speed internet to the members of our community? Here's a sneak peek into a day in the life of our Field Design Technician: Collaboration - with members, area supervisors, and service coordinators to ensure top-notch results. Weekly team meetings - discuss new projects and updates. Fieldwork - Meet with members to understand their needs and provide updates for new, upgraded, or relocated electric distribution lines. Design - Prepare staking sheets, ensure compliance with specifications, and create transparent cost estimates. Exciting Projects - Design layouts for new projects such as subdivisions and other new services. Why You'll Love This Role: Dynamic Environment: Perfect blend of office and fieldwork, with a focus on field activities. Autonomy: You regulate your schedule and projects. Impactful Work: Your designs establish essential electric and internet services to homes and businesses, making a real difference. Growth Opportunities: Continuous learning and development in a supportive team. Who You Are You're the kind of person who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys interaction and coordination between the consumer and field crews. You enjoy being in the field, but find technology easy to understand and can pick up on new software quickly. Ideally, you have knowledge of electric and fiber distribution, as well as design experience. You are able to deliver hard news with ease, showing empathy for those affected by your message. You love to help others and have an extra level of patience when explaining difficult-to-understand concepts. Your attention to detail and self-motivation set you apart from the rest. You are competent in land surveying techniques and have a valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record. You have an associate's degree in civil engineering technology and one or more years of experience in a related field. No degree? No problem! We are willing to consider equivalent experience. What's in It for You? We believe our people are our greatest asset and our benefits reflect that. From the expected to the exceptional, our offerings are designed to support you and your family at every stage of life. We provide a well-rounded package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, life insurance, and robust retirement plans – just to name a few. How To Apply We know your time is valuable and that's why our application is short. Grab your resume and answer a few short questions at the link below. Great Lakes Energy is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Requirements

You're the kind of person who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys interaction and coordination between the consumer and field crews.
You enjoy being in the field, but find technology easy to understand and can pick up on new software quickly.
You are able to deliver hard news with ease, showing empathy for those affected by your message.
You love to help others and have an extra level of patience when explaining difficult-to-understand concepts.
Your attention to detail and self-motivation set you apart from the rest.
You are competent in land surveying techniques and have a valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
You have an associate's degree in civil engineering technology and one or more years of experience in a related field.
No degree? No problem! We are willing to consider equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

Ideally, you have knowledge of electric and fiber distribution, as well as design experience.

Responsibilities

Collaboration - with members, area supervisors, and service coordinators to ensure top-notch results.
Weekly team meetings - discuss new projects and updates.
Fieldwork - Meet with members to understand their needs and provide updates for new, upgraded, or relocated electric distribution lines.
Design - Prepare staking sheets, ensure compliance with specifications, and create transparent cost estimates.
Exciting Projects - Design layouts for new projects such as subdivisions and other new services.