Staking Engineer

The Staking Engineer is responsible for the design, staking, coordination, and documentation of new electric services, distribution line extensions, system improvements, relocations, and customer construction projects. The Staking Engineer works directly with customers, contractors, developers, consultants, and internal departments to provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective electric service while ensuring compliance with Dickson Electric Service (DES) construction standards, TVA requirements, the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), and applicable utility policies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Design overhead and underground electric distribution facilities.
Prepare staking packages for new services, service upgrades, relocations, temporary services, and line extensions.
Evaluate customer electrical load requirements.
Determine service size, conductor size, transformer capacity, and protective equipment requirements.
Apply DES engineering standards and construction specifications to all designs.
Escalates projects or issues to the Staking Engineer Lead when they exceed established technical, cost, schedule, customer, safety, or policy thresholds.
Conduct site visits and field investigations.
Verify existing facilities and field conditions.
Determine routing for new distribution facilities.
Identify potential construction conflicts.
Obtain field measurements and engineering data.
Coordinate utility easement requirements and right-of-way needs.
Meet with residential, commercial, industrial, and governmental customers.
Coordinate with developers, contractors, consulting engineers, and architects.
Explain utility service requirements and construction standards.
Resolve engineering-related customer concerns.
Maintain effective communication throughout project development.
Prepare staking sheets, construction drawings, and material lists.
Develop labor and material estimates.
Calculate customer contributions in aid of construction (CIAC).
Prepare project documentation for construction crews.
Ensure construction packages are complete and accurate.
Provide engineering support during construction.
Respond to field questions from Operations personnel and contractors.
Review field changes and document approved revisions.
Conduct post-construction inspections as needed.
Verify completed work matches approved engineering designs.
Maintain complete engineering project files.
Prepare and update construction drawings.
Document field changes.
Ensure as-built information is submitted for GIS updates.
Maintain accurate engineering records.
Ensure compliance with:
- DES construction standards
- TVA requirements
- National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)
- OSHA requirements
- Utility policies and procedures
Perform technical projects and other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXERIENCE:
High School Diploma or GED required. Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology preferred or related field with two years of electric utility experience preferred. Any equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS:
• Must possess at the time of employment a valid Class D Driver License allowing legal operation of a motor vehicle in Tennessee. Maintaining of the Class D or equivalent license is a continuing condition of employment.
• Must maintain at the time of employment or obtain at a time designated by DES, a valid certification of proficiency in adult CPR, first aid, and AED.

SPECIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Electric distribution design
Line staking
Construction estimating
Utility construction practices
Reading plats, surveys, and construction plans
GIS and engineering software
Customer communication
Technical problem-solving
Project coordination
Time management
Technical writing
Computer proficiency

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Able to work 8-hour shifts or longer if emergency situations require.
Must be in good physical condition and health with sufficient physical strength and ability to carry a 30-pound pack several miles in rough terrain and to drive stakes into ground.
Must be able to work under any type of weather conditions.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to use computers and engineering software extensively.
Must be able to follow safe and efficient work practices.
Must possess visual acuity and manual dexterity as well as the ability to listen and communicate orally.
Frequently requires field work which could involve rough terrain. Some office work is required

WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Indoor & Outdoor working position, requiring incumbents to travel from office to worksite via company vehicle.
• Requires constant indoor and outdoor work with potential for extreme outdoor temperatures.
• Potential to work outside normal working hours on occasion.
• Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, dusts, poor ventilation, intense noises, environmental disturbances, workspace restrictions, working from extended heights and travel.
STATEMENT ON POSITION:
This job description and specification is to give the applicant a reasonable expectation of the requirements and responsibilities of the job. It in no way infers that the person will be limited only to the requirements stated. Anything deemed necessary by Management will become an integral part of the job. The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on business needs of the department.

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