Engineering Representative II or III

JACKSON ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION
POSITION DESCRIPTION
ENGINEERING REPRESENTATIVE II
POSITION OBJECTIVES: To provide members with a personalized and courteous service
using efficient design and staking engineering practices that will deliver economical and reliable
service to our members and help meet the objectives of the Engineering Department; and to
work and communicate in a team oriented environment in accordance with the vision, mission,
and values of the Cooperative.
MINIMUM JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals
with disabilities.
EDUCATION: Require a high school diploma or equivalent. Require courses beyond high
school including basic electricity, CAD drafting, engineering and survey practices, National
Electric Safety Code, and distribution of overhead and underground power system. Prefer two
(2) years of post-high school education. Prefer course work in drafting, engineering or computer
science. Require Line Design & Staking Certification Program Level I.
EXPERIENCE: Require two (2) years of experience in electric distribution work including
progressive engineering work related to staking layout for construction, mapping and line
construction specifications. Require experience in physical design and layout of single phase
overhead and underground primary distribution lines, minor extensions of three phase overhead
primary distribution lines, developing knowledge of underground subdivision layouts, single
phase overhead and underground transformer installation and standard outdoor lighting design.
KNOWLEDGE: Require a working knowledge of electrical distribution line design fundamentals,
including the design of service drops, basic line construction materials and methods, security
lighting, single phase primary line extensions, sizing of transformers and selection of basic
protection devices. Require a working knowledge of electric distribution design for application of
sound engineering practices in construction layout of service drop locations, single phase and
three phase line extensions, sizing of transformers, reclosers, regulators, preparation of CAD
drawings, drafting and surveying. Require a basic knowledge of circuit loading and phase
balancing. Require thorough working knowledge of JEMC staking activities, JEMC construction
specification manual, geographic information system, work order processes, and customer
relations. Require proficiency to utilize all computer systems used in the work order process,
including the work order program, customer information system, and automated staking system.
Require a knowledge of the basic principles of electricity, AC circuits and standard voltage and
service configurations. Require willingness to pursue a continuous program of self-development
both inside and outside of work hours in furthering his/her knowledge to develop in the job and
accept increasing responsibilities.
SKILLS: Require effective leadership skills, excellent professional communication skills, both
written and oral and the ability to work in a team environment. Require the characteristics
necessary for providing effective leadership, guidance, training, and direction. Require the ability to apply the required technical knowledge and experience to accomplish the staking and
design of more complex line extension and modifications with normal supervision. Require the
ability to apply codes and procedures and exercise judgment in broad aspects for occasional
independent action or decision. Require the ability to meet schedules and standards of
assigned work and contribute to an effective flow of work. Require the ability to develop and
maintain effective supportive relationships, influence others to the desired course of action in
contacts with members in discussion of problems and gain and acceptance of the Cooperative's
policies, rules and regulations.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS AND CONDITIONS:
Reports to: District Engineering Supervisor or Field Engineer II or Director, System Engineering,
as assigned by area
Directs: None
Internal: Actively participates within the Cooperative team environment to develop supportive
relationships essential to the success of the functions of this position and to the overall
Cooperative spirit.
External: Develops and maintains supportive relationships with member/consumers, the general
public, and other external contacts to assure positive results.
This position is primarily sedentary work; requires visual acuity in machine operation with
inspection; requires ability to hear, talk, and perform repetitive motions; and is not substantially
exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
The following are the essential duties of this position and do not include marginal functions that
are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. The scope and duties of a given
position may change or be temporarily altered based on the needs of Jackson Electric
Membership Corporation. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or
otherwise, other than an "at will" employment document.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Provide staking expertise in the design of service drops, basic line construction materials
and methods, security lighting, single phase primary line extensions, sizing of
transformers and selection of basic protection devices and subdivision projects; and
preparation of all related or necessary documents.
2. Work with member consumers and builders to answer questions and provide technical
information.
3. Be familiar with standard utility materials and construction methods to provide expertise
in the design and layout of electrical construction.

4. Generate work order package according to departmental procedures. Proficiently utilize
all computer systems used in the work order process, including the work order program,
customer information system, and automated staking system.
5. Coordinate job assignments with JEMC personnel, other utilities and governmental
bodies, including obtaining required permits, obtaining underground conductors locates,
and work involving joint use agreements. Obtain right-of-way easements and properly fill
out all related documents as required.
6. Complete underground and overhead service estimates as required.
7. Communicate with members regarding provisions of the JEMC Service Rules and
Regulations, requirements for service, timetables of construction, electric rate schedules,
and fees for services provided by JEMC.
8. Assist in maintaining territorial integrity and make proper determinations regarding the
service area in which prospective consumers are located.
9. Maintain a knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code (as it applies to appropriate
clearances to the line construction design, including all vertical and horizontal clearances
and clearances to other utilities), the National Electric Code (as it applies to
requirements of construction by members and interface with the utility), JEMC line
specifications, the Cooperative Service Rules and Regulations, Georgia Territorial Act
requirements and all related Cooperative policies regarding line extension.
10. Maintain a basic knowledge of state and local DOT requirements and regulations.
Prepare all applicable and necessary permits.
11. Make mapping error corrections in the field or office as required.
12. Provide engineering field assistance to operations personnel as required or directed.
13. Provide technical assistance during emergency outages as required or directed.
14. Attend job training and safety meetings as required.

15. Be familiar with and follow the best safety practices set forth in the Cooperative's Safety
Manual.
16. Attend and participate in annual meeting as required or directed.
17. Perform such other duties as may be required or directed.
GRADE: CTC-8