Field Planner / Engineer - LaBella Associates

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for consideration to fill an open Analyst position in our Program Management Services Division. This position will be located at our Client’s Binghamton, NY office.
   

The Program Management Services Division at LaBella provides comprehensive management services for complex projects and multi-year capital programs. Project teams are established to provide a customized mix of business consulting, project management, financial control and monitoring, administrative, and technical support services.

Salary Range: $110,000 - $130,000

The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.

Responsibilities

The Field Planning Engineer is responsible for the following functions:

• Conductor Selection
• Scope of work recommendations
• Insulation
• Line Design: Plans and Profiles, Cross section details
• LiDAR and aerial photo data
• Utilization of wetlands, vernal pool and sensitive resource data in line and structure design and placement
• Other studies as required to complete the projects
• Lead overall distribution line design for all capital projects
• Review/Design distribution line plan and profile drawings using AUTOCAD/Firefly to ensure compliance with AVANGRID distribution standards and NESC/other standards
• Drive the project plan for distribution line routing and strategy, specifically:

• Owner Decide whether to rebuild existing lines or obtain additional right of way based on area congestion and local politics/permitting issues.

• Determine required structure designs based on design constraints
• Determine routing in and around into congested stations to optimize design/reliability and minimize the number of crossings.
• Create SAP executable WOs
• Create scoping documentation - including proposed scope of work in word form and plotted on circuit map
• Create Detailed engineering design with sketch that includes scope of work installs, transfers, removals and T tables with applicable CUs, Qtys and PayID template that corresponds to the scope of work
• Submit Highway permits as required Other duties and activities as requested.

Requirements

• Possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in state of residence and demonstrate safe and responsible operation of motor vehicles. Must operate motor vehicles during normal working hours to perform various assigned tasks.
• Strong written and oral speaking skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including customers.
• Ability to take on new challenges and learn new skills as needed.
• Communication, decision-making, mechanical aptitude, and customer service skills.

Benefits

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events