Engineering Representative I or II

Job Title: Engineering Representative I / II (Staking Technician)

Location: Near Athens, GA

Pay Range: $29.89/hr - $36.99/hr+ (DOE) with overtime eligibility

Work Hours: Monday-Friday; alternating schedule with every other Friday off (36/44-hour workweeks)

Type of Employment: Permanent Hire

Benefits: Competitive Benefits Package, relocation assistance available, paid overtime, service awards, and excellent work-life balance

The Planet Group is currently seeking an Engineering Representative I / II (Staking Technician) for a growing company in the electric utility industry. Qualified candidates must have experience or education related to utility line design, electric distribution, surveying, drafting, CAD, utility construction, or related engineering field work. Apply now for immediate consideration.

Job Description

Are you looking for a stable, long-term career with a respected utility organization that invests in employee development and promotes from within? This is an outstanding opportunity to join a collaborative engineering and operations team supporting electrical distribution projects across a growing service territory.

This role combines fieldwork, engineering support, customer interaction, and utility design. You'll help plan and design overhead and underground power distribution systems for residential, commercial, and light industrial customers while working closely with construction crews, engineers, contractors, and property owners.

Approximately half of your time will be spent in the field conducting site visits, collecting data, evaluating routes, and coordinating project requirements. The remainder will be spent in the office preparing designs, maps, work orders, cost estimates, and construction documentation.

This employer is open to both entry-level candidates with relevant education and experienced utility professionals. Strong training is provided, along with clear advancement opportunities into higher-level engineering and technical roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and lay out overhead and underground electric distribution facilities
• Conduct field visits to collect site information and evaluate construction requirements
• Prepare construction packages, maps, work orders, and cost estimates
• Coordinate with customers, contractors, municipalities, and utility personnel
• Obtain permits, easements, and required project documentation
• Support utility construction projects from initial planning through completion
• Provide technical assistance during field operations and service outages
• Maintain accurate mapping and system records
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, utility practices, and regulatory requirements
• Communicate project timelines, requirements, and service information to customers and stakeholders

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Coursework in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, drafting, CAD, engineering, surveying, computer science, or related disciplines
• Experience in electric distribution, utility design, staking, surveying, line construction, utility mapping, drafting, or similar technical field preferred
• Knowledge of overhead and underground utility construction is a plus
• Experience with AutoCAD or comparable CAD/design software preferred
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently in both field and office environments
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally throughout the service area
• Ability to work outdoors and perform field inspections in varying conditions
• Line Design & Staking Certification or similar utility certification is a plus
• Familiarity with utility regulations, safety standards, or engineering practices is beneficial

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Direct-hire position with long-term stability
• Every other Friday off
• Paid overtime opportunities
• Relocation assistance available
• Strong training program for entry-level candidates
• Clear career advancement paths within engineering and utility operations
• Balanced mix of office, field, and project work
• Strong culture focused on collaboration, community involvement, and work-life balance

The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation - connecting the right people with the right opportunities. Named one of the fastest-growing private companies in the US, The Planet Group operates with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results - building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.

EEOC Compliance Statement

The Planet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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