City of Dover
Delaware
Engineering Fieldman I

Job Title: Engineering Fieldman I

Salary range: IBEW Labor Grade 21

Department: Electric

Hours: Full-Time

Job Description:

The City of Dover is currently seeking one (1) qualified applicant for the position of Engineering Fieldman I in the Electric Department. The essential function of the position is to design electric system projects for the City of Dover’s electric utility system.

Job Responsibilities

  • Gathers and compiles field data and designs electric system projects.
  • Draws electric service locates and work orders.
  • Performs physical layout of electric project to ensure feasibility of same.
  • Projects cost estimates of project and bills project.
  • Oversee and monitors contracted crews/technical assistance to City crews, ensuring compliance with City safety regulations.
  • Performs field inspections of developer and electrical contractor installations to ensure compliance with designs, specifications, and City codes and ordinances.
  • Performs administrative tasks such as writing utility easements, highway permits, preparing correspondence, and preparing routine and specialized reports.
  • Attend meetings with customers, electricians, developers, and electrical contractors to exchange information; attend technical or professional seminars or conferences to improve technical or professional skills.

Required Qualifications

  • Requires associate degree or the equivalent of two years of college or specialized vocational training in computers, drafting, surveying, civil engineering, or a closely related field.
  • Requires valid Delaware Driver’s License.
  • Requires four years of related experience.

To view the entire job description for complete details on job responsibilities and requirements, please

visit, https://www.cityofdover.com/job-titles-and-rates.  Please select the IBEW tab.

A criminal background investigation will be required. Candidates may be given a job-related test during the interview.

Compensation

  • Health, dental, vision and group life insurance
  • 401a and 457 deferred compensation plans
  • Paid vacation and sick leave

To Apply Submit the Following

Ethical conduct and honest behavior are our basic organizational values. Candidates will be instrumental in assisting to make Dover a place where people want to live through our motto – Dedication, Ownership, Vision, Excellence and Reliability

City of Dover is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

IBEW Labor Grade 21

Closing Date: June 24, 2026

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