Staking Apprentice
Power Up Your Career with Coastal Electric
Looking for a career that combines technical skills, outdoor work, and a strong career path in the utility industry? Join us as a Staking Apprentice, and gain the training and field experience needed to grow into a senior role within our Engineering & Operations team.
This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy both office and field work, working with AutoCAD and utility design, and making a real impact in local communities by helping power homes and businesses.
What You’ll Do
Depending on your experience level (Apprentice 3, 2, or 1), you’ll support the planning and design of electrical service extensions, underground conduit systems, and lighting solutions for our members and developers.
You’ll work directly with landowners, builders, and engineers to:
Staking Tech Apprentice 3
Assist members in selecting best electrical line route for power to home or business.
Prepare work orders for overhead and underground member line extensions and area lighting.
Assist in the design and field staking of work orders.
Perform conduit inspections and underground locates as needed.
Perform all other job related duties as assigned by management.
Staking Tech Apprentice 2
All duties levels 3, additional duties include;
Utilize AutoCAD for the design of power and/or conduit layouts.
Design 3 phase overhead and underground line extensions.
Obtain right-of-way, easements, and permits from landowners and governmental agencies.
Perform all other job related duties as assigned by management.
Staking Tech Apprentice 1
All duties levels 3 & 2, additional duties include;
Prepare work orders for overhead and underground member line extensions and area lighting. With assistance
from Senior Staking Technician, prepare conduit plans for underground subdivisions and design electrical systems for development. Stake fiber, prepare conduit plans for fiber.
Prepare Contribution in Aid to Construction (CIAC) estimates for line extensions.
Provide lighting designs that include photometric evaluations to developers.
Perform all other job related duties as assigned by management.
Career Growth – Apprentice Levels
Level | Minimum Qualifications |
Apprentice 3 | High School Diploma or GED |
Apprentice 2 | High School Diploma + 1 year experience or Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent |
Apprentice 1 | High School Diploma + 2 years of experience or AA Degree + 1 year experience or Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering |
Preferred Experience:
Familiarity with electric utility distribution systems
AutoCAD or drafting software knowledge
Technical reading and interpretation skills
What We’re Looking For
Strong communication and technical skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Comfort working outdoors in various weather and terrain conditions
Proficiency in standard office/engineering software
Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs (with assistance)
Valid Georgia Driver’s License (or ability to obtain)
Willingness to work non-standard hours and overtime as needed
Additional Info
Job Type : Full-Time
Education Level : High School
Experience Level : Entry Level
Job Function : General
Contact Information : Natalyn Morris
natalyn.morris@coastalelectric.coop
912 880-2247