Staking Technician I, Engineering

A & N Electric Cooperative, Inc.; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A & N Electric Cooperative, Inc. seeks an entry‑level technician trainee aiming to advance to Staking Technician II within four years.

The role focuses on designs, staking, easements, and required paperwork for new construction and system improvements, while building expertise in RUS specs, NESC, and field surveying. Responsibilities include field coordination, cost estimation, and preparing staking sheets and drawings for overhead and underground facilities, under supervision and with ongoing

Qualifications

• High school diploma with strong math aptitude is required.
• Associate's degree in science, math, or technology preferred.
• Must be able to learn distribution line design and staking procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, staking, and creating required paperwork for new construction and system improvements.
• Schedule field visits with members, developers, and contractors to discuss design and construction.
• Prepare staking sheets, drawings, cost estimates, and other documents as needed.

Skills

Mathematics aptitude

Design distribution lines

Technical communication

Field surveying

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Drafting software

GPS / surveying tools

Job description

This is an entry-level position designed to train the incumbent to achieve the level of Staking Technician II within a four year period. This position will provide designs, stake, procure easements and additional required paperwork needed for new construction and system improvements. Work to excel in electric distribution design, load studies, RUS constructions specifications, NESC code and general electrical utility understanding.

Objectives:

• To provide engineer assistance in the areas of general field staking and design work, providing documents and orders for construction, maintenance, and retirement of electrical system facilities.
• To design distribution facilities to extend or enhance service in compliance with RUS construction specifications and other requirements of RUS, the Virginia State Corporation Commission, and The National Electrical Safety Code in order to obtain the most efficient and effective system design.
• Perform any field surveys, drawings, sealed and recorded plats for all company districts with assistance from parties requesting work.
  • Use drawing/staking software on PC to create plat or drawings.
  • Answer any questions from the parties involved.
  • Be responsible for keeping up with all necessary training and re-qualifying requirements to maintain license.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Schedule appointments and meets with members, developers and contractors at the work site providing input regarding the design and construction of new facilities, or upgrades, modifications or removal of existing facilities.
• Participates in the design, staking, procuring of easements, and creating required paperwork (drawings, staking sheets, materials lists, cost estimates, tree trimming, tree replacements, joint use documentation, etc.) for new construction and system improvements. This includes but is not limited to:
  • General construction (overhead and underground)
  • System improvement
  • Construction Work Plan
  • Member services
  • System protection (fuses, reclosers, GOAB switches, etc.)
• Estimates cost of providing facilities and service to new and existing members, including contributions in aid to construction per Cooperative policies.
• Design, route and lay out electrical distribution and service facilities including transformers in accordance with member's desires, if possible, while satisfying RUS Specifications, and accepted practices for design and construction of rural lines and prepare staking sheets, member orders and connection orders in accordance with the Cooperative's accepted practices.
• Prepare load studies and recommend changes and additions required to meet the members' needs.

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Job Related Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma and a strong mathematics aptitude required. Associate's degree in science, math, or technology preferred.

Job Knowledge:

Must have a strong knowledge of mathematics and be able to develop an working knowledge of distribution line design, transformer sizing, construction specifications, right-of-way easement procedure, National Electrical Safety Code, RUS specifications, Virginia Department of Transportation utilities relocation procedure, drafting, construction materials, communication skills, GPS, and surveying. Must possess a valid driver's license. Understand and adhere to all regulations and requirements set up by the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation. Must possess basic computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including, but not limited to: Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint as required by job responsibilities.

Abilities and Skills:

Must have the ability to:

• Design distribution lines, service laterals, and transformer sizes.
• Prepare clear and concise staking sheets, plats, right-of-way easements and other.
• Prepare cost estimates for line extensions and relocation projects.
• Communicate with the general public and secure right-of-way easements and contractual.
• Follow agreements.
• Must have strong PC skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office is required.
• Perform all office and field procedures related to completing a successful survey.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

The majority of the work schedule will be performed traveling to and working at various field locations within the service territory with some office time each day. Must be willing to work in all weather conditions and negotiate uneven terrain over long distances. Must be willing to assist with service restoration during storms. Overtime may be required at times of heavy workload or outage emergencies.

Occasional travel for meetings, seminars and conferences may be required.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of personnel so classified.

Notice of Equal Opportunity Employment

We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We fully consider all qualified applicants including those with a criminal history.