Design Rep A Electric

National Grid; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation

Tuition assistance

Job summary

National Grid is hiring a Design Rep A-Electric for an opening in N Syracuse. Starting wage is $39.62 per hour with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k) and more.

Under supervision, you will develop knowledge to prepare construction orders for overhead and underground electric facilities and assist in various network design tasks. The role involves design work for major projects, load studies, and coordination across teams to ensure safe, compliant, and

Qualifications

• 2-year degree in Electrical Technology, Mechanical Technology or GIS from an accredited college or university (or equivalent).
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with safe driving history per policy.
• Ability to handle customer and interdepartmental contacts.
• Satisfactorily pass validated aptitude exam identified by the Company.
• Ability to follow prescribed standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Promote extension or construction of electric facilities and obtain right-of-way.
• Advise customers on proper electric service applications.
• Prepare layouts of overhead/underground transmission facilities according to standards.
• Prepare cost estimates for construction and maintenance projects.
• Coordinate with telecom groups for duct space leasing.
• Review network service submittals for compliance with specifications.
• Perform load studies and investigate outages to restore service.
• Design maintenance, expansions, rebuilds on network systems and undertakings.
• Design transmission and distribution underground installations and extensions.
• Open pad mounted equipment when trained and qualified.
• Utilize company systems to track customer service activities.

Skills

Customer contacts

Aptitude exam

Standards compliance

Communication

Education

2-year degree in Electrical/Mechanical Technology or GIS

High School diploma

Tools

GIS software

Job description

About The Position

We are presently seeking a Design Rep A-Electric for an opening in N Syracuse. In addition to a starting wage of $39.62 per hour, we offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k) plan, vacation, tuition assistance and more.

We are presently seeking a Design Rep A-Electric for an opening in N Syracuse. In addition to a starting wage of $39.62 per hour, we offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k) plan, vacation, tuition assistance and more.

Under direct supervision for the first six months as a Design Representative-A Electric, and then under general supervision, to develop knowledge of, become familiar with, and prepare independently, construction orders related to overhead and underground facilities associated with electric transmission and distribution, by applying the prescribed Company standards, specifications, procedures, and systems. Perform related work associated with services requiring 3 phase metering, underground networks, large circuit rebuilds, electric maintenance holes and ducts, lashed cables, 3 phase UCD, large public works (underground and overhead) and relocations, complex DOT jobs and relocations. Obtain Rights of Way (easements) and permits. Contact customers and/or their agents as required in connection with duties, including the calculation and collection of associated charges. Assist in the development of other Design Representatives with job duties that the employee has been trained and has had adequate exposure to as

Duties

Examples indicative, but not all inclusive, of the type of duties to be performed:

• Promote the extension or construction of electric facilities including all necessary negotiations with customers or third parties, location of services, and obtainment of right-of-ways;
• Advise customers in the proper application of their electric service;
• Apply the prescribed Company standards, guides, specifications, practices, and procedures in preparing layouts of overhead and underground electric transmission facilities;
• Prepare cost estimates of construction and maintenance projects including necessary sketches;
• Coordinate with telecommunications groups in the leasing of duct spaces in the underground duct lines;
• Review network service single line submittals for compliance with Company System Specifications;
• Review service single line submittals for services 320A and above;
• Make load studies on distribution transformers and investigate circuit overloads and voltage complaints to determine necessary changes in circuits or equipment to restore service to satisfactory level of performance;
• Design and complete all network and/or spot service requests, including the review of customer equipment, necessary extension or enhancement of network, studies, etc.;
• Design all maintenance, expansion, rebuilds, etc. on the network systems including duct banks, vaults, head structures, transformers/protectors, etc.;
• Design all Sub –Transmission and Transmission underground installations, extensions, replacements, including pipe cable, large customer services, etc. at 23 kv and below;
• Design large distribution UCD installations, reviews, etc.;
• Design all electric maintenance hole & duct line installations, extensions, rebuilds, relocations;
• Design all electric maintenance hole, conduit & cable installations on bridge structures;
• Design all DOT highway crossings, directional bores, etc.;
• Design large scale three phase pad mount transformer installations, including within City limits;
• Design all primary metered customer services;
• Once trained and qualified, open pad mounted equipment and switchgears in accordance with all OSHA Standards, Crew Requirements and Company standards for design only;
• When accompanied by a qualified Underground Electric Crew, enter electric maintenance holes to inspect existing conditions and facilitate a quality design once trained;
• Utilize the Company information systems to track and update customer service activities;
• Determine the most economical method of providing local distribution system extensions and service facilities for customers.
• Make major decisions in the field relative to the above functions.
• Prepare and submit required reports and correspondence.

Qualifications

• At least a two (2) year degree in Electrical Technology, Mechanical Technology or GIS from an accredited college or university or equivalent as determined by management
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license required with a safe driving history that meets National Grid’s Safe Driver policy
• Ability to handle contacts with customers and other departments in connection with job duties.
• Satisfactorily pass validated aptitude exam identified by the Company
• Ability to follow prescribed standards and procedures.

NOTE 1

• Design Representative-A Electric (Starting Level): Pay Group 14
  • After two years the individual will be promoted to the level of Design Representative-B Electric.
• Design Representative-B Electric: Pay Group 18
  • After an additional three years and satisfactory evaluation by management, the individual will be promoted to the level of Design Representative-C Electric.
• Design Representative-C Electric: Pay Group 22

Pay Rate

Pay Rate: $39.62/hr

National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Many of the terms and conditions of employment for this position are defined by a collective bargaining agreement that the Company has with a local union. Newly hired employees are bound by the terms of the collective bargaining agreement as well as other agreements between the Company and the local union.

National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.

National Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.