M&S Engineering - Spring Branch, TX
posted about 1 month ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Onsite - Spring Branch, TX
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
About the position
The Electric Distribution Designer Trainee position at M&S Engineering, LLC is designed for individuals looking to start their career in electric distribution design. The role involves staking electrical distribution lines according to client specifications and providing support to the surveying and distribution design departments. This position requires outdoor work and physical activity, as well as effective communication and organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Complete field notes/staking sheets and computer computations.
- Utilize level rod, prism pole or tape at designated points to assist in determining location and elevations of various features.
- Lay out stakes for map-making, land construction, Electric Transmission/Distribution line construction and other surveys.
- Cut and clear brush and trees from line of survey with machete, brush hook or chain saw.
- Keep crew vehicle stocked with supplies and equipment; clean and organize vehicle.
- Take personal responsibility for the quality, accuracy and time constraints of work product.
- Comply with company policies, including safety rules and regulations.
- Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
- Manage time effectively, and demonstrate strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
- Perform additional duties as requested.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent is required.
- Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.
- Possess a current Texas Driver's License with an insurable driving record.
- Ability to walk and carry hammers, stakes, lathes, etc. for the purpose of laying out staking for Electric Distribution Design over and across various terrain.
- Requires lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying of weights.
- Sitting/standing/walking for extended periods of time.
- Ability to work outdoors extended hours, occasional overtime, and overnight travel.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in distribution line design and staking is a plus, but not required.
- Experience with boundary, topographic, as-built surveys, construction staking, ROW staking, staking of electric distribution lines, staking electric transmission lines is a plus, but not required.
- Familiarity of GPS equipment and data collection is a plus, but not required.
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
