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City of College Station · 4 weeks ago

Electric Designer I/II

College Station, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$28.26/hr - $31.09/hr

2+ years exp

City of College Station is seeking an Electric Designer I/II to design and prepare construction projects for electric distribution system additions, expansions, and modifications. The role involves ensuring quality and safety in construction and providing project management services from inception to completion.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Design overhead and underground electric distribution projects to College Station Utilities (CSU) standards, specifications, codes and other accepted design and industry standards

Review and interpret design drawings, developer plats, customer load information, and other customer provided information to extrapolate the information required to provide the requested electric service to the customer

Ensure the rights of the City of College Station to install and maintain the electric distribution facilities by researching, preparing, submitting, and securing the proper easements, rights-of-way, and permits

Provide customer with accurate estimates for work to be provided, and any charges required. Process billing and track payment through the accounting system

Provide project management for maintenance and new construction projects. This includes accountability for such activities as project design, land base entry, material acquisition, easements and permits, cost estimates, scheduling, tracking, and project closing to meet customers ’ expectations and maintain accurate system records

Provide documentation and as-built design information required to maintain and update the GIS mapping and ensure accurate asset capitalization

Work and communicate with developers, consulting engineers, contractors, and others on project specification and requirements

Collaborate with electric construction crews to overcome potential pitfalls in design versus construction issues

Work and communicate with internal departments such as Planning and Development Services, Legal, Parks and Recreation, Water Services, and Public Works

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Electric Utility DesignESRI GIS SoftwareProject ManagementCAD TechnologyElectrical Transmission KnowledgeMicrosoft OfficeSurveying Equipment FamiliarityAutonomous Work AbilityLevel II PLDS CertificationCommunication Skills

Required

High school diploma or GED equivalent and two (2) years of experience in the electrical transmission or electrical distribution industry, or Associate's degree in technical field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Valid Texas Driver's License

Skilled in use of office productivity tools (Example: Microsoft Office)

Four (4) years of experience in electric utility overhead and underground distribution design or the equivalent combination of education and experience (I.e., High school diploma or GED and four (4) years of experience or Associate degree and two (2) years of experience)

Ability to work autonomously with customers, crews, and other city departments

Proficient in following and applying Electric and City policies and procedures

Level II PLDS (Power Line Design & Staking) certification