Electric Utility Field Technician - Staking, GIS & CAD

TPS ENGINEERING SERVICES; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Think Power Solutions is seeking a skilled Technician to support electric utility infrastructure projects across Texas. The role combines fieldwork and office tasks to deliver accurate staking, surveying, and layouts for power line projects.

You will work with GPS, AutoCAD, and GIS tools, coordinate with landowners and engineers, and help ensure safety and compliance while maintaining detailed field records and equipment.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with RUS construction standards, NESC, and utility permitting.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, GIS, and GPS-based field tools.
• Understanding of electric distribution line design and easements.

Responsibilities

• Perform field surveys and staking for power line construction.
• Work with AutoCAD, GIS, and GPS-based field tools.
• Draft and design utility infrastructure layouts with landowners and team members.
• Prepare staking sheets, construction drawings, and material lists.
• Coordinate with landowners, engineers, project managers and permitting agencies.
• Ensure compliance with utility standards, safety codes, and company protocols; maintain records.

Skills

AutoCAD

GIS

GPS-based field tools

Electric distribution design

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

GPS-based field tools

Job description

Think Power Solutions is seeking a skilled Technician to support electric utility infrastructure projects across Texas. The role combines fieldwork and office tasks to deliver accurate staking, surveying, and layouts for power line projects.

You will work with GPS, AutoCAD, and GIS tools, coordinate with landowners and engineers, and help ensure safety and compliance while maintaining detailed field records and equipment.