Mountain Plains is hiring: Powerline Designer in Watford City

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, ArcView, 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