Power Line Design & Staking
San Marcos, TX
PLDS Level 3 and Level 4 (combined)
San Marcos, TX
In this 5-day training week, you will complete, both, PLDS Level 3 and Level 4 courses!
Registration, attendance and testing will be for both trainings. Students must attend the full week of training for credit.
Hosted by
San Marcos Electric Utility
Time & Location
February 2 - 6, 2026
8:30-4:30 (Central Time) Mon-Fri - Onsite Training
(final exam due online Fri, February 13)
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Location:
City of San Marcos Public Service Complex
2217 E. McCarty Lane
San Marcos, TX 78666
Lodging Recommendation
(within 5-7 miles of training)
1001 E. McCarty Ln, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
451 Barnes Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
106 N Interstate 35, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
About these Courses
This 5-day training week will include Levels 3 and 4 courses. Registration, attendance and testing will be for both trainings. Students must attend the full week of training for any credit. Upon successful completion, separate certificates will be issued for each course.
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Students need to bring a copy of the current 2023 NESC to class (not included in UTS course supplies). All other course handbooks and materials provided.
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Level 3
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Power Line Design & Staking, Level 1 & 2
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Hours: 21 UTS CEUs: 2.1
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In Level 3 Power Line Design and Staking, students will build on the foundation created in the prerequisite courses, Levels 1 and 2 and are introduced to underground line design. Attention is given to understanding how to apply the theories of line design to solve special problems. After completion of this course, participants will be able complete the layout and design of most overhead and underground projects. Students will also understand the physical loads on the distribution system and the associated hardware, read DOT projects, class poles, design for special guying situations, calculate sag and create a stringing chart, and estimate sag on uneven terrain. Course manual provided.
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​​​Level 4
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Power Line Design & Staking, Level 1, 2 & 3
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Hours: 21 UTS CEUs: 2.1
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In Level 4 of the Power Line Design series, students will be taken beyond the basics of power line design and staking and will focus on reliability and efficiency. They will discuss the aging power infrastructure and system reliability. Students will look at mechanical loading for multi-circuits, will learn about commercial load sizing and will be guided through the process of calculating loads on manufactured products. Students will review NESC and will learn when and how to apply Rule 250 C and D. Classroom discussion will include a brief look at how local requirements and/or RUS standards and bulletins incorporate (and compare to) NESC rules. They will spend time learning about system protection and balance, including proper protective equipment selection and placement. Students will also discuss storm preparation (hardening of the system) and recovery (getting the system back operational). Course handbook provided.
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Testing:
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A comprehensive online final exam (for both trainings) will be accessible through our UTS eLearning site the week following in-class training and will be due no later than Fri, February 13.
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Registration Deadline
Deadline for registration is January 19, 2026. Registrations will be confirmed via email, but participants are not guaranteed space in the class until payment is received. Thank you!
Cancellations/No Shows/Substitutions
Registrants who cancel in writing on or before January 19, 2026 are entitled to a full refund of their registration fee. Registrants who cancel after January 19, 2026 will not receive a refund, but attendee substitutions will be allowed for this event only. Registrants and no-shows who do not cancel by January 19, 2026 are responsible for the full registration.
Registration & Price
Power Line Design & Staking - Level 3 and Level 4
February 2-6, 2026 - San Marcos, TX
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Important: When you SUBMIT this Registration Form, you will be taken to a course confirmation page. If you are not routed to this page, please contact us at: 404-890-5514, ext 105 or [email protected].
Pricing - $3220/person (Discounted price includes PLDS Level 3 and 4)
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