Electric Designer I/II

Gfoat; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Gfoat in College Station, TX seeks Electric Designer I/II to design and prepare construction projects for electric distribution additions and modifications. You will manage projects from inception through completion, ensure safety and compliance with city standards, and collaborate with crews and developers.

The role supports estimating, easements, and permits, with opportunities for advancement to higher design proficiency and supervisory training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or Associate degree with relevant experience
• Two (2) years of experience in electrical transmission or distribution for Designer I
• Four (4) years of experience for Designer II
• Valid Texas Driver’s License and ability to work autonomously
• Experience with ESRI GIS software and CAD technology is preferred
• Knowledge of electrical transmission and distribution terminology

Responsibilities

• Design overhead and underground electric distribution projects to CSU standards
• Review design drawings and customer information to develop required electric service
• Secure easements, rights-of-way, and permits for facilities
• Provide project management from design to project close
• Prepare accurate estimates and manage billing
• Maintain GIS mapping and asset records
• Coordinate with developers, engineers, contractors and city departments

Skills

MS Office

Autonomy

Customer communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in technical field

Tools

ESRI GIS software

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Designer I: $28.26 - 31.09
Designer II: $30.24-$33.26

Under the general supervision of the Electric Design Supervisor, the Electric Designer designs and prepares construction projects for electric distribution system additions, expansions, and modifications. Ensure the quality, safety, and economical construction of facilities in accordance with all City of College Station policies, ordinances, and accepted standards to meet the needs of new and existing customers. Provide project management services for these projects from inception through completion.

Principal Duties

• 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.

Qualifications

Electric Designer I:

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)

Preferred:

• Experience with ESRI GIS software
• Experience with Electric Utility project design or CAD technology
• Knowledge of electrical transmission and distribution terminology and theory of operations
• Familiarity with surveying equipment and tools

Electric Designer II:

This Electric Designer II is distinguished from level I Electric Designer position in that the latter has obtained an advanced level of electric design proficiency, as well as participates in training subordinates as required and/or as assigned.

Job Qualifications/Electric Designer II

Must meet all qualifications of Electric Designer I in addition to the following:

Required:

• 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
• Experience with ESRI GIS software
• Level II PLDS (Power Line Design & Staking) certification

Supplemental Information

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Drug Screening: Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this position, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy

Position posted until filled or closing date.

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