Design Technician

NEC•Robstown, TX

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team at Nueces Electric Cooperative! At Nueces Electric Cooperative, we take pride in fostering a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and excited to grow. We're more than just a utility-we're a team driven by innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to serving our community. We're currently seeking a Design Technician to join our Engineering Department in Robstown/Calallen, TX. This role is ideal for a skilled and detail-oriented professional who has an eye for planning and staking in a fast-paced environment. If you have experience in the utility infrastructure or feel you can contribute to our business and member needs, we want to hear from you! At NEC, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical coverage, retirement plans, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, and life insurance. If you're looking for a fulfilling career with a company that values its employees and the communities we serve, apply today and become part of the NEC family!

Requirements

High School Diploma or associate degree, with two to three years of relevant experience and training, or a similar role. A combination of education or equivalent and directly related experience will be considered.
Must have experience working outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to draft reports, professional correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Familiarity with computer-based systems and capable of learning utility-specific applications, and other relevant software.
Must be available for all assignments and travel within the NEC service area.
Ability to interpret and work from blueprints, staking sheets, and electrical standards.
Strong teamwork, professionalism, and communication skills with staff and the public are required.

Nice To Haves

Must complete all three levels of TEC's Hi-Line Staking Program is required to attain certification as a Certified Staking Technician, along with participation in any additional training and educational opportunities as provided.

Responsibilities

Staking all types of distribution lines
Preparing work sketches for member-consumer services
Ensuring the timely extension of electric service
Designing NEC distribution facilities with a focus on efficiency, accommodating future extensions and load growth, ensuring reliability, and adhering to RUS specifications
Ensuring all designs comply with State, Federal, local, and other utility regulations while prioritizing cost-effectiveness and safety
Working collaboratively with members, employees, and the public in a courteous and professional manner, supporting NEC's activities
Keeping their supervisor informed by providing regular updates on daily activities, progress on projects, and special plans or staking arrangements
Prepare detailed staking sheets and material breakdowns for overhead and underground distribution lines and maintenance job orders, ensuring compliance with RUS specifications and NESC standards
Develop and interpret construction sketches, dispatch maps, one-line diagrams, and special drawings not included in RUS specification books
Collect and analyze load data for new or upgraded services, identifying potential flicker or overload conditions
Assign proper account numbers, map sections, and line section numbers; determine tax areas and assign applicable rates
Update and maintain engineering files and documentation to support operational continuity and regulatory compliance