Benton REA has an exciting opportunity for a staking/engineering professional. Benton REA is now accepting applications for a full-time Staking Services Supervisor. This position is responsible for supervising the technical and administrative work necessary to maintain, improve, and expand utility infrastructure under the direction of the Manager of Engineering.  Coordinates and directs the activities of the Staking Technicians.  Performs investigating, surveying, and staking of electric distribution and transmission lines in accordance with construction specifications.

Minimum qualifications include at least a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field plus four years relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license. Two years of experience performing electric utility project staking, layout and design, surveying, and GPS data collection.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $94,400 to $147,660 per year

Benton REA offers the following benefits to all full-time employees: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, STD, LTD, and Business Travel Accident insurance; 401k plan w/employer match of up to 11%; paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays, and personal business); EAP; Tuition Assistance; Training and Development opportunities; work 4x10’s schedule.

Come join a rapidly growing member owned electric utility coop. The position will be based out of the branch office in West Richland, WA.

A position description with minimum job qualifications, and an application for employment, are provided on the Benton REA Website at www.BentonREA.org/Employment.  Please submit a cover letter, résumé, and an Application for Employment by no later than February 13, 2023, by email to jobs@bentonrea.org or by mail to Benton REA, Attn:  Human Resources, P.O. Box 1150, Prosser, WA 99350.

About Benton Rural Electric Assn

Benton REA is an equal-opportunity employer. With Headquarters in Prosser, Wash., and a regional office in West Richland, Benton REA is within commuting distance of the Tri-Cities, Yakima and the many smaller communities nestled in-between.Our Mission at Benton REA, a member-owned and operated cooperative, is to provide affordable, and reliable energy and other member-driven compatible services that enhance the quality of life for all of our members.

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