Associate Utility Design Administrator

Ihireadmin; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ihireadmin in Reno, NV seeks an Associate Utility Design Administrator to perform design work for electric and/or gas projects, including cost estimates and contracts.

You will coordinate with developers, contractors, and agencies, ensuring designs meet company standards and regulations while supporting new business processes. A High School Diploma with at least 1 year of related experience is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 1 year of related work experience.
• Knowledge of electric and/or gas design, operating, and construction practices.
• Familiar with federal, state and local rules and regulations governing utilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs design work for electric and/or gas new or expanded service or system improvements.
• Maintains knowledge of standards, tariffs, and regulatory requirements to provide cost-effective designs.
• Creates and delivers preliminary estimates.
• Serves as central point of contact for developers, contractors, and agencies from inception to completion.

Skills

Analytical

Planning

Time management

Decision making

Interpersonal

Project management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database software

PCs / basic computer skills

Job description

Job Position: Associate Utility Design Administrator

Duration: 12+ Months

Job Summary

Basic Purpose

• Performs design work for electric and/or gas new construction, capital maintenance, or system improvements – which includes but not limited to project initiation, preparation of new improvement designs, cost estimates, and contracts.
• Establishes project specific business relationships and facilitates the customer through the company’s New Business Process.
• Focuses on the identification of customer needs and expectations for new business utility design for electric and/or gas projects by maintaining a working knowledge of company standards, tariffs, and regulations.
• Works under the general direction of a higher-level Administrators.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs design work for electric and/or gas new or expanded service or system improvements.
• Maintains a working knowledge of all company standards, tariffs, and regulatory requirements to provide the most cost-effective designs.
• Creates and delivers preliminary estimates.
• Identifies needs and expectations of the customer for electric and/or gas utility requirements of project specific development.
• Serves as the central point of contact for internal and external customers such as developers, contractors, engineering firms, local agencies, and utilities from the inception to the completion of the assigned projects. Focuses on improvement of external customer satisfaction.
• Prepares and presents the financial agreement to the customer ensuring that the company delivers a comprehensive and accurate contract.
• Conducts pre-construction meetings with Electric and Gas Inspectors, General Foreman, and Area Service Managers, as necessary.
• May participate in the after hour rotational on call supervisor program and assists in restoration activities during storms or other emergencies.

Essential Education, Skills, and Environment

• Education and Work Experience
• High School Diploma and 1 year of related work experience.
• Specialized Knowledge and Skills

Demonstrated knowledge of:

• Electric and/or gas design, operating, and construction practice.
• All applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations governing electric/gas subtransmission and distribution construction.

Skills such as:

• Analytical, planning, time management, decision making, interpersonal, project management, and communication.

Equipment and Applications

• PCs, word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.