| Job purpose |
| Duties and responsibilities |
- Stake overhead and underground primary and secondary distribution lines
- Design services for new members, upgrades, conversions, and system improvements
- Operate GPS and digital staking equipment to prepare job packets and staking sheets
- Apply appropriate construction units and material lists
- Perform load surveys and determine proper conductor sizing and equipment selection
- Meet with members to determine service needs and optimal design solutions
- Prepare line extension cost estimates and ensure compliance with policies
- Coordinate right-of-way acquisition with landowners and public entities
- Update GIS/mapping databases with accurate field data
- Coordinate with billing, metering, and engineering teams to ensure accurate member records
- Maintain service point, line section, and feeder information for billing integrity
- Ensure all designs comply with RUS specs, NESC, and applicable codes
- Assist in post-construction inspections to verify compliance with design and safety standards
- Monitor and report potential hazards or system deficiencies
- Develop proposed distribution line extension and/or upgrade, create electronic staking sheets and performs ROW flagging/field staking of line necessary to provide the requested service
- Shall perform ROW field investigations, easement research and related support, as needed
- Perform internal work order final inspections and assist engineering consultant inspectors with RUS Form 219 work order inspections
- Perform system inspections which will include examination/documentation of pole-line condition, asset inventory, GPS data collection, pole tagging, joint use contacts and ROW condition assessment
- Develop maps, engineering drawings and sketches for special projects, as assigned
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Learn and comply with Cooperative’s safety rules and procedures
- Maintain confidential information
| Qualifications |
- Three (3) years’ experience or associate’s degree and one (1) year experience
- Must be able to apply engineering theory to the design of electric distribution lines
- Must have or develop strong knowledge of RUS specifications, NESC, and utility construction methods
- Experience with GPS, engineering field staking software and AutoCAD are a plus
- Must be able to understand GIS, mapping terminology and surveying concepts
- Must be able to interpret system maps, engineering drawings and staking sheets
- Must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn other software programs, as needed
- Must demonstrate ability to learn and apply basic computer, technical and mathematical skills
- Must be able to operate, maintain and safeguard expensive engineering tools and field equipment such GPS unit, transit, laser range finder, soil resistivity tester, ground resistance tester and range poles
- Must be able to safely operate 4-wheel drive truck, 4-wheeler ATV, transport trailers and winching equipment
- Must demonstrate ability to work safely and comply with Cooperative’s safety rules
- Must be detail oriented, self-motivated and able to organize work efficiently to meet project deadlines
- Possess excellent oral and written communications skills in the English language and be able to communicate technical information effectively
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to maintain a harmonious working relationship with all Cooperative employees, members, suppliers and consultants
- Must be or become certified in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Must pass federal government security clearance background check
- Possess a valid Texas drivers’ license
- Insurable with the Cooperative's auto insurance carrier
- Must be or become certified in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
| Working conditions |
- To ensure all employees are provided with drug free and alcohol free working conditions, pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable cause and random drug and alcohol tests are conducted on all employees
- Work outdoors in adverse weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, etc.)
- Work outside in varying, sometimes extreme, types of terrain which may include highway ROWs, high elevations in mountainous regions, steep rock canyons and rough creek beds
- May encounter adverse right-of-way conditions which could include mud, sand, rock, flowing water, thick brush and thorns with the possibility of contact with hazardous insects and reptiles
- Extensive fieldwork will be required in conjunction with normal office duties
- Subject to irregular hours; Some overtime hours may be required
- Subject to travel, including multiple overnight stays (Travel extensively inside RGEC’s service territory)
| Physical requirements |
- Required to pass a physical examination when employed
- Must have sufficient health to perform the essential functions, duties and responsibilities of the job
- Requires lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying of weights
- Sitting/standing/walking for extended periods of time
- Traveling
| Direct reports |
- None