Electric Distribution Staking & Mapping Technician

Magnolia Electric Power; Reesers Summit (PA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnolia Electric Power in Summit, Mississippi, seeks a Staking Technician to investigate, survey, design, inspect, and stake electric distribution facilities in accordance with MEP standards, RUS specifications, and NESC requirements.

The successful candidate will prepare staking sheets, maps, easements, and cost estimates; perform line locations; and provide professional member service while supporting safety and reliability across the service territory.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of experience in electric distribution, preferably with an electric cooperative.
• Experience in utility staking, surveying, line design, mapping, or related operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Survey, design, inspect, and stake electric distribution lines and facilities.
• Prepare accurate staking sheets, maps, sketches, easements, and technical documentation.
• Estimate construction costs for line extensions and distribution projects.
• Perform line locations and maintain accurate records and system maps.
• Meet with members to explain line extension costs, construction requirements, and applicable standards.
• Inspect poles, conductors, equipment, and other facilities to identify maintenance or replacement needs.
• Review completed work orders for compliance with MEP standards and applicable regulations.
• Identify and report safety hazards, system deficiencies, and other concerns.
• Prepare required reports regarding staking activities, materials, equipment, and related operations.
• Communicate professionally with members, contractors, developers, governmental agencies, employees, and the public.
• Respond to member questions and concerns and refer issues requiring additional authority or expertise to appropriate personnel.
• Support Cooperative programs, objectives, services, and energy-efficiency efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned and trained.

Skills

Customer-service skills

Verbal communication

Surveying equipment operation

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years experience in electric distribution

Tools

Surveying equipment

Computers & software

Job description

Magnolia Electric Power in Summit, Mississippi, seeks a Staking Technician to investigate, survey, design, inspect, and stake electric distribution facilities in accordance with MEP standards, RUS specifications, and NESC requirements.

The successful candidate will prepare staking sheets, maps, easements, and cost estimates; perform line locations; and provide professional member service while supporting safety and reliability across the service territory.