November 19, 2024

Mountain Plains

Watford City

FULL TIME

Powerline Designer

Mountain Plains, LLC is seeking a driven team member to provide powerline design services to our valued customers. This role integrates technical skills with a combination of office and field time. Our culture requires a candidate of integrity who is willing to work, deliver value and embody the Mountain Plains Way.
Responsibilities:

Have general understanding of distribution systems, their components and NESC
Route and stake overhead and underground distribution power lines
Develop distribution design packet to be submitted to electrical cooperative for construction
Prepare utility crossing and encroachment permits
Communicate with clients, landowners and government agencies
Complete projects within provided timelines
Utilize survey grade Trimble GPS to gather new field data and stake out existing field data
Utilize TBC, NISC, Arc View, Excel, Partner and other client specific software
Operate a company-provided vehicle with trailer & UTV
Follow proper processes and procedures to ensure safe work habits

Qualifications:

1-3 years-experience with relevant knowledge, preferred
Proficient computer and technical skills
Keen analytical & critical thinking skills with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Detail focused, problem solving perspective with ability to adapt to changing customer priorities
Ability to work in a professional office setting as well as outdoors in adverse weather conditions
Physical fitness required to travers 2-5 miles in one day on foot across adverse terrain
Must pass pre-hire, post-accident and random drug/alcohol screening & hold valid driver’s license