Power Distribution Staking Specialist

Southside Electric Cooperative; Crewe (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Southside Electric Cooperative seeks two Staking Technician candidates for our Engineering team to design overhead and underground electric distribution projects and prepare estimates. You will coordinate permits and easements while ensuring construction meets safety and regulatory standards.

Experienced staking professionals are encouraged, and applicants meeting basic requirements may join the apprenticeship program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Five years of rural electric utility staking experience preferred for experienced candidates; apprenticeship path available for others.
• Power Line Design and Staking Certification required or obtainable through apprenticeship.
• First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications required or obtainable.
• Valid Virginia Notary Public required or obtainable.

Responsibilities

• Design cost-effective overhead and underground electric distribution facilities.
• Work with members on new service extensions, upgrades, relocations, and related requests.
• Apply NESC, NEC, RUS, Cooperative, and construction standards.
• Calculate electrical loading and develop service and transformer sizing solutions.
• Prepare project estimates, forms, documentation, and construction billing information.
• Coordinate permits, easements, VDOT requirements, and right-of-way documentation.
• Complete post-construction field inspections and support accurate GIS updates.
• Assist during major storms or mutual aid situations as needed.

Skills

Staking design experience

Field inspections

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Power Line Design and Staking Certification

First Aid/CPR/AED certifications

Virginia Notary Public

Tools

NISC

IVC Staking

AppSuite Compass

Milsoft FieldSyte

Esri Survey123

Job description

Southside Electric Cooperative seeks two Staking Technician candidates for our Engineering team to design overhead and underground electric distribution projects and prepare estimates. You will coordinate permits and easements while ensuring construction meets safety and regulatory standards.

Experienced staking professionals are encouraged, and applicants meeting basic requirements may join the apprenticeship program.