Utility Construction Specialist

Job Specifications

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today-for our customers, communities and each other.

Position summary :

Design, estimate and manage the construction activities for basic residential customer construction services. Complete forms, design services and ensure that tariffs are consistently applied.

Pay Range : $25.10 - $37.50 per hour (This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.)

Reporting Relationship : Utility Construction Supervisor

Location : Lincoln, Nebraska

Essential Functions :

• Review job types / work in Service Request tool and assign appropriately.
• Use various computer programs to prepare estimates and design basic gas construction jobs including new services, maintenance (including service line replacements and retirements) and damages.
• Ensure that all work on assigned projects is planned so that construction can be accomplished in a timely and efficient manner. Enter orders in system to be scheduled and dispatched.
• Explain company construction policies and procedures to customers and work with customers to best satisfy needs.
• Provide backup for Utility Construction Planners on work order preparation, customer contact, technical assistance.
• Work with other departments to schedule construction of customer jobs to ensure that customer needs are satisfied to the greatest degree possible. Coordinate with customer, internal field crews and contractors.
• Assure that gas construction follows company and industry codes and standards.
• Ensure accurate mapping of facilities.
• Code and approve construction invoices.

Additional Responsibilities :

What Is Required :

What Is Desired :

This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.

About our Company : We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).

Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package! Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.

Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. If there is anything that may show up in these reports that may conflict with the position requirements, feel free to contact the Black Hills Energy recruiting team at jobs@blackhillscorp.com.

Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. If you require reasonable accommodation, please visit careers.blackhillsenergy.com for more information.