Engineering Representative

JACKSON ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION
POSITION DESCRIPTION
ENGINEERING REPRESENTATIVE I
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.
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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 in high school or
beyond in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and CAD drafting. Prefer two (2) years of post-high
school education. Prefer course work in drafting, engineering or computer science.
EXPERIENCE: This is an entry level position, and there are no minimum experience
requirements. Prefer experience with land survey crews, operation of transit and use of
technology as it pertains to CAD drafting. Prefer experience in electrical distribution including
staking layout for construction, mapping and line construction specifications.
KNOWLEDGE: Require the ability to develop a working knowledge of the required educational
subjects as applied to staking and system mapping. Require the ability to develop a thorough
working knowledge of JEMC staking activities, JEMC construction specification manual,
geographic information system, work order processes, and customer relations. Require the
ability to proficiently utilize all computer systems used in the work order process, including the
work order program, customer information system, and automated staking system. Require the
ability to develop a working knowledge of the basic principles of electricity and A C circuits.
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 ability to apply the
required technical knowledge to accomplish the staking and design of basic line extensions with
normal supervision. Require the ability to apply codes and procedures, and exercise judgment
in their 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. 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.
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. 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.
5. Compute overhead and underground service cost estimates for supervisor approval.

6. 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.
7. Assist in maintaining territorial integrity and make proper determinations regarding the
service area in which prospective consumers are located.
8. Develop a working knowledge of the basic principles of the National Electric Code (as it
applies to requirements of construction by members and interface with the utility), the
National Electric Safety Code (as it applies to appropriate clearances to the line
construction design, including all vertical and horizontal clearances and clearances to
other utilities), RUS line specifications, and the Cooperative Service Rules and
Regulations. Require an understanding of the procedures which relate to assigned
responsibilities.
9. Develop a working knowledge of state and local DOT requirements and regulations.
Prepare all applicable and necessary permits.
10. Make mapping error corrections in the field or office as required.
11. Provide engineering field assistance to operations personnel as required or directed.
12. Provide technical assistance during emergency outages as required or directed.
13. Attend job training and safety meetings as required.
14. Be familiar with and follow the best safety practices set forth in the Cooperative's Safety
Manual.
15. Attend and participate in annual meeting as required or directed.
16. Perform such other duties as may be required or directed.