Electric Distribution Designer Trainee

M&S Engineering LLC; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid health/dental/vision

Employer paid STD/LTD

Life Insurance

401k retirement plan with employer**

Job summary

M&S Engineering, LLC seeks Electric Distribution Designer Trainee for our Spring Branch, TX location. The role involves staking electrical distribution lines per client standards and supporting surveying and design teams. Some overnight travel may be required.

Responsibilities include field notes, stake layout, and brush clearing. Requires ability to work outdoors, lift objects, and maintain timely, safe work practices. Not remote; reports to the office.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• Texas Driver’s License with insurable driving record.
• Ability to perform physical tasks and work outdoors for extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Complete field notes/staking sheets and calculations.
• Lay out stakes for surveys and line construction.
• Cut and clear brush obstructing survey lines.
• Keep vehicle stocked and clean; manage time effectively.
• Communicate clearly, both written and oral, with team.

Skills

Time management

Oral & written communication

Field readiness

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

GPS equipment

Survey equipment (level rod, prism pole, tape)

Job description

M&S Engineering, LLC seeks qualified candidates for the position of Electric Distribution Designer Trainee to work out of our Spring Branch, Texas location. This position will be responsible for staking electrical distribution lines in accordance with the client’s specifications and standards. This position will also provide additional support, as needed, to the surveying and distribution design departments.

This position will report to the office and is not remote.

Requirements Include:

• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• Possess a current Texas Driver’s License with an insurable driving record.
• Ability to walk and carry hammers, stakes, lathes, etc. for the purpose of laying out staking for Electric Distribution Design over and across various terrain.
• Requires lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying of weights.
• Sitting/standing/walking for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work outdoors extended hours, occasional overtime, and overnight travel.

Required Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Complete field notes/staking sheets and computer computations.
• Utilize level rod, prism pole or tape at designated points to assist in determining location and elevations of various features.
• Lay out stakes for map-making, land construction, Electric Transmission/Distribution line construction and other surveys.
• Cut and clear brush and trees from line of survey with machete, brush hook or chain saw.
• Keep crew vehicle stocked with supplies and equipment; clean and organize vehicle.
• Ability to take personal responsibility for the quality, accuracy and time constraints of work product.
• Comply with company policies, including safety rules and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Strong skills of time management, organizational and multi-tasking.
• Additional duties as requested.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in distribution line design and staking is a plus, but not required.
• Experience with boundary, topographic, as-built surveys, construction staking, ROW staking, staking of electric distribution lines, staking electric transmission lines is a plus, but not required.
• Familiarity of GPS equipment and data collection is a plus, but not required.
• Salary commensurate with experience
• Employer paid health/dental/vision insurance
• Employer paid STD/LTD
• Life Insurance
• 401k retirement plan with employer match