Designer Distribution Standards

OGE Energy Corporation; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 72,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

OGE Energy Corporation is seeking a Designer Staff (Staff or Senior) to execute and lead drafting and design tasks for major components. The role involves collaborating with Engineers, preparing drawings, and guiding project teams from data collection to final design.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of design and drafting experience, relevant technical coursework, and proficiency with CAD, GIS, and design tools. Office-based with potential travel and non-standard schedules.

Qualifications

• Requires: Associate degree or higher in Engineering Tech or related field with design and drafting experience or 60 credit hours with design and drafting experience.
• Senior level requires 5 years design and 3 years drafting experience with related coursework.
• Strong problem solving and ability to manage multiple projects under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings with Engineers and Drafting staff to resolve questions on major design assignments.
• Provide drafting/design guidance and leadership for daily activities and projects.
• Offer input on project alternatives, feasibility studies, cost estimates, and operating parameters.

Skills

Communication

Self-motivation

Engineering/construction knowledge

Computer proficiency

Project management

Education

Associate degree (Engineering Tech)

60 college credit hours in related fields

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ArcGIS / GIS tools

SPIDAcalc / PLS-CADD

ProjectWise / InEight

Microsoft 365 / Excel / Access

SAP / resource planning

Job description

DIRECT SUPERVISOR

Kyle Hesse

JOB INFORMATION

• Job Title: Designer Staff (or) Senior
• Grade: Exempt 55 (or) Exempt 56
• Job Code: 105121 (or) 123053

JOB SUMMARY

** This job is being posted across two skill levels (Staff / Senior). Applicants will be considered for the higher of the two levels in which they qualify. **

Performs a variety of design/drafting assignments. Investigates and procures all data required to develop a design. Prepares preliminary sketches and/or drawings. Applies all preliminary information and contributing data to develop or lead others to develop final drawings. Participates in the development of original designs or adaptations requiring specialized experience.

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY

• General responsibilities with standardized processes. Works under limited supervision. Resolves routine questions and problems. Refers the more complex issues to higher levels. Follows established procedures to accomplish requirements of job. Some latitude for deviation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Confers with Engineers and other Design and Drafting personnel to review drawings and answer questions pertaining to major drafting and design assignments.
• Provides drafting and design related guidance and work leadership for day to day activities and projects.
• Provides technical input such as project alternatives, system/feasibility studies, cost estimates, design and equipment operating parameters.
• Coordinates drafting and design projects for both internal and external Drafting personnel.
• Prepares detail construction drawings for major components using design notes, sketches, and specifications.
• Performs engineering surveys at project sites, prepares sketches and drawings from field notes.
• Performs final field inspections of completed construction to assure compliance with design drawings.
• Reviews and maintains the drafting guidelines and specifications.
• Ensures drafting procedures and instructions are followed.
• May perform drafting work.
• All other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

STAFF:

• Associate's Degree or higher in Engineering Technology, Math, Physics, or related technical field AND all the following:
  (a) 3 years Design experience and 3 years Drafting experience (note: the Design and Drafting experience may have been obtained concurrently); AND
  (a) Completion of 6 hours ofAlgebra, Trigonometry, and/or Calculus college course work and Completion of 6 hours of Electrical, Electronics, and/or Physics college course work.
  OR
• Completion of 60 hours college course work toward a degree in Engineering Technology, Math, Physics, or related technical field AND all of the following:
  (b) 3 years Design experience and 3 years Drafting experience (note: the Design and Drafting experience may have been obtained concurrently); AND
  (b) Completion of 6 hours of Algebra, Trigonometry, and/or Calculus college course work and Completion of 6 hours of Electrical, Electronics, and/or Physics college course work; AND
  (b) 2 years Engineering Technician Associate and/or Designer Associate level work experience.

SENIOR:

• Associate's Degree or higher in Engineering Technology, Math, Physics, or related technical field AND all the following:
  (a) 5 years Design experience and 3 years Drafting experience (note: the Design and Drafting experience may have been obtained concurrently); AND
  (a) Completion of 6 hours of Algebra, Trigonometry, and/or Calculus college course work and Completion of 6 hours of Electrical, Electronics, and/or Physics college course work.
  OR
• Completion of 60 hours college course work toward a degree in Engineering Technology, Math, Physics, or related technical field AND all the following:
  (b) 5 years Design experience and 3 years Drafting experience (note: the Design and Drafting experience may have been obtained concurrently); AND
  (b) Completion of 6 hours of Algebra, Trigonometry, and/or Calculus college course work and Completion of 6 hours of Electrical, Electronics, and/or Physics college course work; AND
  (b) 2 years Engineering Technician Staff and/or Designer Staff level work experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in an electric utility or electric utility consulting environment.
• Experience working with distribution design standards, construction manuals, or typical detail libraries.
• Basic understanding of overhead and underground electric distribution construction practices.
• Familiarity with GIS-based distribution design tools (e.g., ArcGIS, Smallworld, or similar).
• Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, or utility-specific design tools).
• Familiar with utility pole and line analysis software (e.g., SPIDAcalc, PLS-CADD, or similar).
• Experience with document control systems or standards management platforms (e.g., ProjectWise, InEight, or similar).
• Working knowledge of NESC, NEC, OSHA requirements.
• Experience with SAP or other resource planning software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, facilitation, and coordination skills.
• Familiar with Microsoft 365 Suite products and competent with Access and Excel.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Primary work in office environment.
• May be required to work non-standard work schedules including weekends and holidays.
• Based upon department resources, the nature of the work, and the size of the department, the ability to differentiate colors may be required for some positions.
• May require travel.

SPECIAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Member is required to drive in order to perform their job duties. Member is assigned a company vehicle and/or member must drive a company and/or personal vehicle to complete company business at least 50% of time.
• This position is classified as a Safety-sensitive Job under state law. Individuals in this position are subject to the terms and conditions set forth in OGE Energy Corp.'s Drug Testing Plan.
• The operation, maintenance or oversight of critical services and infrastructure including but not limited to, electric utilities, power generation or distribution;

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAS)

• Ability to communicate effectively in speech and writing with members at all levels throughout the organization and outside professionals.
• Self motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• In depth knowledge and experience in relevant engineering/construction processes.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with shifting priorities.
• Ability to provide direction and guidance to others (e.g., Drafting team, external contractors, etc.).
• Ability to think creatively in order to propose new solutions for old and new issues.
• Ability to work within stringent deadlines.
• Ability to facilitate, coordinate, and negotiate, as required.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Required Certifications/Licensures:(Valid Driver's License)

HEALTH AND SAFETY (MEDICAL/DOT REQUIREMENTS)

• Pre-Employment Drug Screen
• Pre-Employment Physical
• All positions in which driving is an essential function of the job, regardless if the job code is marked safety sensitive or not, will also be included as safety sensitive. Individuals in positions in which driving is an essential function are subject to the terms and conditions set forth in OGE Energy Corp.'s Drug Testing Plan.
• This position is classified as a Safety-sensitive Job under state law. Individuals in this position are subject to the terms and conditions set forth in OGE Energy Corp.'s Drug Testing Plan.

SALARY RANGE

Staff: $72,280 - $96,366
Senior: $79,643 - $106,184