Senior Electric Utility Technician — Field & Design Lead

TPS ENGINEERING SERVICES; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Think Power Solutions is seeking a Senior Technician to support electric utility infrastructure projects across Texas. The role combines field staking, layout, surveying, and easement management with AutoCAD and GIS-driven design work.

Candidates should have 5–8+ years in utility staking or electric utility field work and hold a valid Texas driver’s license. Will travel regionally in a company vehicle and operate under safety standards.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of utility staking or electric utility field experience.
• Valid Texas driver’s license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review staking and layout for overhead/underground electric distribution power lines.
• Independently utilize GPS equipment to capture precise field data.
• Apply AutoCAD and GIS software tools to develop detailed utility infrastructure designs.
• Prepare and review staking sheets, construction drawings, and material lists.
• Coordinate with landowners, engineers, project managers and permitting agencies (e.g., TxDOT).
• Ensure compliance with utility standards, safety codes (e.g., RUS, NESC), and company protocols.
• Maintain accurate records and field documentation.
• Perform regular inspections and maintenance on field equipment and vehicles, ensuring compliance with operational and safety standards.
• Travel to project sites throughout the region in company provided vehicle.

Skills

Staking

Surveying

Easements

NESC/RUS

Education

High school diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

GPS-based field tools

Job description

Think Power Solutions is seeking a Senior Technician to support electric utility infrastructure projects across Texas. The role combines field staking, layout, surveying, and easement management with AutoCAD and GIS-driven design work.

Candidates should have 5–8+ years in utility staking or electric utility field work and hold a valid Texas driver’s license. Will travel regionally in a company vehicle and operate under safety standards.