Staking Technician , Engineering

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.

• 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.

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

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.

Must have the ability to:

• Design distribution lines, service laterals, and transformer sizes.
• Prepare clear and concise staking…