Electric Distribution Designer Trainee

Summary

Join M&S Engineering as an Electric Distribution Designer Trainee and learn processes for electric distribution field designs, staking of distribution facilities, project estimation, and preparation of construction prints. This entry-level non-exempt position is mentored under the guidance of Electric Distribution Designers.

Requirements

• Possess a High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening
• Possess a current Texas Driver’s License with an insurable driving record
• Proficient with MS Outlook and working knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word

Responsibilities

• Represent self professionally in both M&S and the client’s image while meeting with property owners, engineering firms, and construction resources
• Stay abreast with changing technologies, work planning, and design methodologies associated with Electric Distribution Design
• Take personal responsibility for the quality, accuracy, and time constraints of work product
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Multi-task several projects through different requirements of design iterations and priority shifts
• Work outdoors for extended hours in various climate conditions and travel, including overnight stays for up to five nights
• Walk over and across various terrain and carry surveying instruments, field, and staking equipment for the purpose of laying out staking for Electric Distribution Design
• Use tools to clear brush or shallow excavation to locate property identifiers for the purpose of staking and design of distribution facilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Electric Distribution line design and/or Electric Distribution line construction experience
• Knowledge of Electric Distribution construction framing techniques, construction practices, and their components
• Prior use of electronic design software, distribution line design calculation tools, and other design tools
• Prior use of surveying equipment and gathering of geospatial points
• Prior experience with the processes for research, collection, and interpreting property deed records, easements, and permits

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Employer paid health/dental/vision insurance
• Employer paid STD/LTD
• Life Insurance
• Candidate referral bonus
• 401k retirement plan with employer match
• Paid Holidays
• Earned vacation time