Senior Utility Field Tech Staking, Design & GIS (TX Travel)

Think Power Solutions; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Think Power Solutions is seeking a Senior Technician to support electric utility infrastructure projects across Texas. You will perform staking, layout, and surveying for overhead/underground lines, using GPS and AutoCAD/GIS tools to produce accurate field designs.

This role offers field and office autonomy, with opportunities to travel throughout the region in a company vehicle and to coordinate with landowners, engineers, and permitting agencies while maintaining safety and utility standards.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of utility staking or electric utility field experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, GIS, and GPS-based field tools.

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

Utility staking

AutoCAD

GIS

GPS field tools

Electric distribution design

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD software

GIS software

GPS equipment

Job description

Think Power Solutions is seeking a Senior Technician to support electric utility infrastructure projects across Texas. You will perform staking, layout, and surveying for overhead/underground lines, using GPS and AutoCAD/GIS tools to produce accurate field designs.

This role offers field and office autonomy, with opportunities to travel throughout the region in a company vehicle and to coordinate with landowners, engineers, and permitting agencies while maintaining safety and utility standards.