Distribution Design Technician

Powder River Energy Corp. (PRECorp) is a member-owned electric cooperative serving five counties in northeast Wyoming with residential and commercial electric service.  PRECorp is accepting applications for a Distribution Design Technician position. The desired location would be in our Gillette office location.

The Distribution Design Technician (DDT) will assist and/or lead in the design and staking of Single and three phase distribution power lines, preparation of staking sheets, acquisition of right-of-way easements and cost estimates, mapping, and auditing of existing lines.

Additionally, the DDT will assist with PRECorp’s maintenance program by completing pole inspections and line patrol as assigned, which includes completing retirement staking sheets and line modifications associated with PRECorp avian protection plan.

This position requires High School Diploma, with solid skills in mathematics, including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.  Survey Technician Associates degree with distribution power line design experience, or equivalent previous survey experience and RUS design of distribution line is preferred. Knowledge of the principles of staking with skill in the use of surveying equipment is also highly desirable.

Working knowledge of Microsoft office products:  Excel, Word, SharePoint, and Teams are required.  NISC Software (Mapwise, CIS, iVUE AppSuite) is desired.  Must have a valid driver’s license and Able to operate UTVs (side by sides) in off-road conditions.

This position requires High School Diploma, with solid skills in mathematics, including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.  Survey Technician Associates degree with distribution power line design experience, or equivalent previous survey experience and RUS design of distribution line is preferred. Knowledge of the principles of staking with skill in the use of surveying equipment is also highly desirable.

Working knowledge of Microsoft office products:  Excel, Word, SharePoint, and Teams are required.  NISC Software (Mapwise, CIS, iVUE AppSuite) is desired.  Must have a valid driver’s license and Able to operate UTVs (side by sides) in off-road conditions.

About Powder River Energy Corp.

Powder River Energy Corporation (PRECorp), is Wyoming’s largest electric distribution cooperative serving nearly 12,000 members over the five northeastern counties of the state with residential and commercial electric service. With over 115 employees we pride ourselves in safety, integrity, innovation, accountability and commitment to community. Some of the benefits offered include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, Life insurance, Paid Time Off, 401K and a Retirement Security Plan.

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