Engineering Specialist

DescriptionWe are currently looking to add an Engineering Specialist to our team! If you are a detail-oriented professional who enjoys collaborating across teams, values the ability to work independently, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is motivated by the challenges of delivering high-quality engineering solutions, consider a career supporting the Storm Secure Underground Program (SSUP).Some of the most important characteristics of a successful Engineering Specialist are a desire to learn, adaptability, and a commitment to maintaining program standards and safety. You will play a key role in advancing a culture of excellence while ensuring quality and value for our customers and clients.What We OfferIndustry competitive pay.Company vehicle with a fuel card for work purposes.Day 1 of Employment: Medical/Dental/Vision/VOYA/Paid Holidays/EAP (Full-Time Employees).After 3 months: 401K, Life Insurance, Vacation Accrual, Short and Long-term Disability, Paid Maternity Leave.Paid Sick Time.Weekly Pay Cycle.Participation in Referral Bonus Program.Company sponsored Boot and clothing program (Full-Time Employees).Ongoing training and assistance with obtaining industry certifications.What You Will DoProject SupportAssist Project Managers with WR generation, posting XCTF and design-related remarks in WMS, and assigning work to the appropriate design team lead.ReportingProvide weekly and monthly updates during SSUP engineering calls and to the Engineering Leader.Design OversightReview and approve conceptual and preliminary designs.Redline preliminary designs based on Customer Outreach Specialist feedback and return to designers.Review permit drawings to ensure compliance with agency requirements.Quality AssuranceInvestigate design quality issues, document problems and resolutions, and ensure timely updates to design comments.Project EvaluationReview project feasibility with Engineering Lead and designers prior to preliminary design completion.Attend pre-construction meetings as required.Compliance MonitoringEnsure designs meet program specifications, scope, and standards.Inspect completed designs, timelines, and deliverables; provide feedback and coaching as needed.DocumentationPost XCTB remarks for all completed designs per process.Expectations for Design ReviewEnsure design quality meets FPL standards and program expectations.Provide clear, concise feedback to designers and COS, including markup of issues, questions, and confirmation of corrective actions.Log all comments and actions taken.What You Need To HaveSolid knowledge of Distribution Design processes, procedures, and guidelines, with the ability to review work for compliance with standards, accuracy, and appropriate cost. Strong communication skills to effectively interact with a wide range of stakeholders, including Project Managers, Customer Outreach Specialists, Design Standards Group, Distribution Planners, AMG, and other project partners. Ability to collaborate and provide technical support to both turnkey and non-turnkey design groups. What Would Be Amazing To HaveIntermediate to advanced Excel skills.Being Bi-Lingual (Spanish) is a plus.Working EnvironmentWork with a team and alone; primarily in an outdoor field environment and/or low light conditions; foot patrol of energy corridors in the vicinity of power lines and/or pipelines; remote locations as well as urban, city environment; physical demands and travel from site to site, including: walking/hiking on various surfaces including flat, dry, wet, slippery, rocky, sandy, uneven, rough, unstable, steep terrain, hills and slopes, dense vegetation; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, and all types of weather extremes including snow, ice, fog, humidity, and low and high temperature conditions; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions, domestic and wild animals, insects, and poisonous plants. Other working conditions may include: in a vehicle or limited time in an indoor office.PhysicalThe employee must have sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment; to walk up to 10 miles per day, stand, sit, and operate a motor vehicle for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, run, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp and make repetitive hand, arm and shoulder movement in the performance of daily duties (e.g., forcefully beat down brush); carry, push and/or pull light to heavy amounts of weight, frequently lift up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 60 lbs. (sandbags); to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; ability to verbally communicate to exchange information with public; ability to see and hear in normal range with or without correction; operate assigned field equipment, including handheld computer, range finder, fyrake, water backpack, shovel, and traffic cone.Company OverviewArborMetrics Solutions (AMS) is a trusted advisor and collaborative partner, providing expertise and innovative solutions for environmental and construction oversight and vegetation management. Successful professionals at AMS have come from a variety of backgrounds, including construction management, project management, electrical transmission & distribution, logistics, forestry, arboriculture, natural resource management, biology, landscape maintenance, horticulture, nursery management, environmental sciences, geology, agriculture, parks & recreation management, urban forestry, geography, and more. For more information visit our websitewww.arbormetrics.comApplicants must pass a pre-employment drug test and a criminal background check.All candidates must possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.AMS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. EOE/AA : Minority/Female/ Vets/ Disabled.BenefitsWe offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.An Equal Opportunity Employer.Please NoteAll job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.Notice to Agencies: We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.