Electric Distribution Designer

NEW BRAUNFELS UTILITIES; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NEW BRAUNFELS UTILITIES in New Braunfels, TX is seeking an Electric Distribution Designer to analyze, design, and support electric line extensions, upgrades and service availability. You will work with customers to determine requirements and develop safe, cost-effective solutions.

Responsibilities include coordinating with field staff, preparing design drawings, submitting permits, and maintaining clear documentation while ensuring compliance with safety and company policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; TEC Design Technician certification Level III within four years.
• Valid Texas Driver's License required.
• Strong electrical design knowledge and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly with customers and internal teams.
• Willingness to work overtime during busy periods.

Responsibilities

• Meet with customers to determine job requirements and scope.
• Prepare design proposals, drawings, and cost evaluations.
• Coordinate work between customers and Electric Operations Division.
• Submit locate requests and permits as needed.
• Update design documents and as-built records.

Skills

Electrical design

Customer interaction

Project coordination

Data analysis

Education

High School Diploma

TEC Design Technician certification Level III

Texas Driver's License

Tools

GIS

Job description

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Electric Distribution Designer

Regular Full-Time Staff Service Center, New Braunfels, TX, US

Salary Range: $34.13 To $43.51 Hourly

The Electric Engineering Tech is primarily responsible for analyzing, designing, and assisting

customers with electric line extensions, upgrades, repairs, new service availability, electrical conflicts.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

• Meet with customer to determine requirements of the job
• Request and analyze requirements and historical data related to the project
• Explain policies, procedures, options and cost evaluations to customer
• Address potential and existing conflicts and seek resolutions
• Identify layouts, proposals and location of equipment based on site evaluation
• Provide copies of work order documents and instructions for construction
• Address any necessary changes to design while in process

DESIGN AND ANALYSIS

• Calculate expected load amounts and demand
• Estimate environmental impact on new and existing infrastructure
• Compare estimates with historical data
• Calculate fees to be applied for cost of internal projects
• Submit proposed design and make corrections/changes an needed
• Stake pole and equipment locations, survey site and access routes for construction
• Submit locate requests and UPRR permits, as needed
• Create work order documents to include design drawing with instructions, Bill of Materials, and other technical documents as needed

SPECIFIC ANALYSIS DOCUMENTS

• Meet with supervisor and Executive Director about analysis
• Research evaluation methods and data & apply to analysis
• Prepare analysis documents and report findings, update as needed

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Coordinate work details between customer and Electric Operations Division.
• Responsible for follow-up during and after construction to verify integrity of designed project
• Settle conflicts and track changes during course of project

• Verify material and design specifications are communicated on as-built sent to GIS Division

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain regular attendance; leave schedule should be managed so as to not interfere with ability to accomplish tasks, including special projects and assignments with deadlines
• Adhere to NBU safety guidelines and practices at all times and in all situations
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, office, field site and vehicle as applicable
• Develop & maintain effective customer service skills for communications with co-workers, customers and the public in general
• Maintain strict confidentiality of business, employee and customer information in written and oral communications and safeguard sensitive documents
• Adhere to NBU policies and procedures
• Exemplifies NBU Core Values of Integrity, Stewardship,Team and Safety
• Participate in and support initiatives to reach annual NBU Performance Measures

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma
• Valid Texas Driver's License
• Must complete TEC Design Technician certification, Level III, within four years.
• Maintain composure and commitment to work during periods of stress and heavy workload, and willing to work extra hours whenever needed.
• Demonstrated expertise and knowledge of electrical design activities.
• Demonstrated planning and organizing skills.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated effective decision making and problem-solving skills.