Berg moves into staking engineer position
Capital Electric - May 1, 2011
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Mike Berg, Capital's new staking engineer |
After 3-1/2 years of working as lead lineman at Capital Electric's Wing outpost, Mike Berg is moving into the position of staking engineer. The job became available when Terry Mertz retired in May, after being employed by the co-op for almost 35 years.
Berg is a Wilton native with 12 years of electrical industry experience. He joined Capital Electric in 2007 after working as a lineman for two other electric cooperatives including Cass County Electric in Fargo.
As staking engineer, Berg will be involved with the implementation of the co-op's computerized staking system. This system will replace hand-written staking sheets, with all mapping and information available on a laptop. He will also be responsible for obtaining property easements, dealing with other utilities, and working with building contracts as they plan new home and commercial construction projects.
"I will miss the Wing area and the friendly people," says Berg. "When the staking engineer position opened up, it seemed like a great opportunity for me to try something new. I like working with people and the challenge of learning a new position is appealing to me."
The staking engineer position is an important part of the process at the co-op and will keep Berg running. He continues, "I expect the job will keep me very busy, but I'm excited about it."
Berg lives on a farm south of Regan that he purchased shortly after moving back from Kindred. He helps his dad maintain a herd of cattle and jokes that cutting hay is his hobby. He also spends time snowmobiling in Wyoming and Montana and boating in the nearby lakes.