Estimator Trainee I or II

PacifiCorp

Walla Walla, WAOn-siteFull time
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Pay
$50 to $53
an hour
Location
Walla Walla, WA
Work style
On-site
Job type
Full time
Posted
Oct 28
1 day ago
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About the company

PacifiCorp

Utilities · 5,001 to 10,000 employees

As a locally managed, wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company, PacifiCorp is a leading western U.S. energy services provider and the largest grid owner/operator in the West. Serving 2 million customers across 143,000 square miles in six western states, we will continue to grow our renewable resources and transition to a lower carbon future.

PacifiCorp is comprised of two business units: Pacific Power (www.pacificpower.net), headquartered in Portland, Ore., serves customers in Oregon, Washington and California; and Rocky Mountain Power (www.rockymountainpower.net), headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah serves customers in Utah, Wyoming and Idaho.

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What you'll do

  • The Estimator Trainee performs field surveys, prepares right-of-way permits, and manages expenditure requisitions.
  • They also assist in the preparation of district annual budgets and ensure compliance with electrical codes and construction specifications.

What you need

  • Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and a basic knowledge of electric theory and operations.
  • Applicants are required to pass a company-administered Journeyman Estimator aptitude exam to qualify for the program.
  • Education: a high school diploma

Key skills

Electrical theoryConstruction specificationsElectrical codesField surveysRight-of-way permitsBudget preparationMapping systemsLine extension policiesUtility infrastructureCustomer serviceAptitude testingPermitting processes

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Perks

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401k with match
  • Life insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • Tuition assistance
  • Mass transit pass
  • Paid time off
  • Short-term disability leave
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid bereavement leave
  • Employee assistance program

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POWER YOUR GREATNESS!   PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion & belonging.Responsibilities A Journeyman Estimator is an employee qualified to perform all estimating functions by training as a Journeyman Estimator Apprentice or equivalent education and experience. They shall have an intermediate knowledge of electrical theory and practice, and a detailed knowledge of construction specifications, electrical codes, and rate and service policies. They may make field surveys, prepare right-of-way permits, crossing and conflict documents, expenditure requisitions and related papers and assists in the preparation of district annual budgets as assigned. Requirements   A high school diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidate must have a basic knowledge of electric theory and operations and thorough knowledge of construction specifications, electrical codes, mapping systems and line extension policies and tariffs. Successfully pass the company administered Journeyman Estimator aptitude exam to determine placement into the appropriate program. Trainee I or Trainee II placement. Successfully pass the Journeyman Estimator test within twelve to 18 months of employment. Preferences   Previous experience as an Estimator. 2 years of customer service experience. Familiarity with the Electric Service Requirements Manual and IBEW Local 125 Working Agreement. Familiarity with basic utility construction standards, permitting processes, and previous experience working with municipalities regarding utility infrastructure. Benefits   At PacifiCorp, we understand that living a healthy lifestyle isn’t just about your physical health — your mental, financial, and social wellbeing also play an important role. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to help you live a more balanced lifestyle   Our benefits include:    Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion, PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition, PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute.  Life insurance Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance Tuition Assistance Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.   Work Life Balance   Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union) Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance Paid Parental Leave Paid Bereavement Leave  Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing   For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_USAdditional Information   Req Id: 115089 Company Code: PacifiCorp #PM25  Primary Location: Walla Walla, Washington (100% Onsite)Department: Power Delivery Schedule: Full-TimePersonnel Subarea: IBEW Local 125Hiring Range: $50.06-$52.84 per hour  Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation. PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana.  While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.

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