Electrical Distribution Designer
Pedernales Electric Cooperative
- Kyle, SK
- Permanent
- Full-time
- DISTRIBUTION DESIGNER :
- Meet with members, developers and contractors, consultants, and government entities to discuss the process and procedures for supplying electric power. Meet as required to completion of distribution projects.
- Research, acquire record, prepare, and verify required overhead or URD easements.
- Notarize easements as necessary per customer request.
- Research to ensure customer deed information is correct and up dated.
- Check ROW easements. Obtain ROW permits if called for.
- Obtain road crossing permits.
- Assess load requirements to size correct transformer. Notify warehouse of material/ transformer requirements.
- Notify Meter shop of CT or Trans Socket requirements.
- Read and interpret blue prints and specifications.
- Create designs and materials lists for overhead and underground distribution facilities
- Review as builds. Correct as needed.
- Edit GIS to ensure accuracy and connectivity.
- Draw new distribution facilities within the Global Information System
- Call locates to insure equipment can be installed at location.
- Request vegetation clearing or trimming from Vegetation Maintenance Department.
- Investigate customer complaints. Determine problem and recommend solution(s).
- Send joint use letters
- Inspect Overhead and URD line extensions.
- Prepare cost estimates for new line extensions and relocations.
- Oversee project(s). Ensure projects are completed to specifications on time, and within budget.
- Record survey measurements and descriptive data using notes, drawings, sketches and plats
- Utilize surveying instruments such as prisms, theodolites and measuring equipment, chain saws and assorted tools
- Coordinate with right of way, construction crews, department planners and pole contacts departments
- Interpret, adhere to and enforce the company safety policy, the Line Extension Policy and the National Electric Safety Code
- Prepare small scale distribution design with minimal supervision
- Provide proper and routine maintenance and care for assigned vehicles and tools
- POLE CONTACT DESIGNER:
- Process Pole Attachment Permits including field verification inspections for new attachments
- Ensure telecommunication attachers are in compliance with National Electric Safety Code, state law, and Cooperative standards
- Coordinate and monitor projects, working directly with other Cooperative departments/districts, attaching entities, and construction contractors
- Perform pre and post inspections for joint use
- Work with Engineering personnel on load calculations
- Provide information to support staff for the preparation of “make ready” costs
- Draw or provide input to support staff to draw construction jobs
- Inspecting facilities for safety issues including compliance with NESC, condition of Cooperative facilities, contractor and telecommunication attacher working environment
- Stay abreast of advances in technology
- Maintain the security of confidential information
- Stay abreast of advances in technology
- Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
- Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.
- Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data or processing information
- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service
- Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and the National Electric Safety Code requirements relevant to distribution design issues
- Knowledge of mathematics.
- Knowledge of the cooperatives distribution design and construction practices
- Knowledge of utility service guidelines and policies
- Knowledge of power system components, functions, ratings and limitations
- Knowledge of roadway, security and other lighting design practices
- Knowledge of Utility Center
- Knowledge of specification book and the cooperative’s line extension policy
- Knowledge of PEC Safety Manual
- Skilled in time management
- Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing
- Ability to anticipate, identify, analyze and resolve conflict and problems
- Associate’s Degree in a field related to electric utility distribution and power design OR
- HS Diploma or equivalent AND
- Three years of directly related work experience
- Valid Texas Driver’s License
- The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel
- The employee will be subject to rough terrain and inclement weather
- The employee may be required to be trained in the proper use of chain saws and hand tools
- The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time
- The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 50 pounds
- The employee may be required to travel
- The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions including wet and/or humid conditions
- Exempt employees receive a fixed bi-weekly salary to compensate them for all hours worked during each pay period
- This position may be required to work more than 40 hours per week