Electric Distribution Designer Trainee

M&S Engineering, LLC seeks qualified candidates that are highly organized, energetic, self-motivated with the ability to work independently or as a team for the entry level non-exempt position of Electric Distribution Designer Trainee. The trainee position is mentored under the guidance of Electric Distribution Designers to learn processes for the production of electric distribution field designs, staking of distribution facilities, project estimation and preparation of construction prints using electronic design/estimation software in accordance with the client’s standards of construction and specifications.

This position will report to the office and is not remote.

Requirements Include:

• Must possess a High school diploma or equivalent, ability to pass background check and drug screening and possess a current Texas Driver’s License with an insurable driving record.

Required Duties, Responsibilities and Skills Include:

• Ability to represent self professionally in both M&S and the client’s image while meeting with property owners, engineering firms and construction resources.
• Ability to stay abreast with the changing technologies, work planning, and design methodologies associated with Electric Distribution Design.
• Ability to take personal responsibility for the quality, accuracy and time constraints of work product.
• Possess strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task several projects through different requirements of design iterations and priority shifts.
• Proficient with MS Outlook and working knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended hours in various climate conditions and travel, including overnight stays for up to five nights.
• Ability to 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.
• Ability to use tools to clear brush, or shallow excavation to locate property identifiers for the purpose of staking and design of distribution facilities.

Desired Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• 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.
• Understanding of the NESC and its applications to electric distribution line design.
• Understanding of job site and construction area safety guidelines.

Normal Work Schedule:

• 10 hours per day, 40 per week, Monday – Thursday
• Overtime as required.
• Variations of schedule dependent on work location and job deadlines.

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