Electric Distribution Designer Senior - Austin Energy

City of Austin; United States; Híbrido; USD 58.000 - 74.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Low-cost medical

Dental

Vision

Paid leave time

Retirement plan

Career development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

City of Austin is seeking an advanced distribution designer to design overhead and underground electric distribution facilities for residential, commercial, and industrial scales. You will analyze power systems, perform load calculations, and ensure designs meet AE guidelines and NEC/NESC standards.

The role requires collaboration across internal teams and coordination with contractors and customers. Hybrid work arrangement with a standard 40-hour week, strong emphasis on customer service,

Formación

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent with seven years of relevant experience.
• Two years of electric utility distribution design experience.
• Education in a related field may substitute for up to four years of experience.

Responsabilidades

• Assess load requirements and identify project requirements.
• Perform cost estimates and follow up on distribution projects.
• Perform complex power system calculations.
• Interface with contractors, engineers, developers, customers, and consultants.
• Lead projects and coordinate design across utility sections.

Conocimientos

Power system calculations

AutoCAD

Project coordination

Customer service

Educación

Bachelor's degree in related field

Herramientas

AutoCAD

GIS software

Microsoft Word/Excel

Descripción del empleo

About This Position

This position, under general supervision, is responsible for the advanced design of both commercial and industrial overhead and underground electric distribution facilities. The primary duties include providing excellent customer service while delivering projects, coordinating with internal teams to ensure compliance with local codes and criteria, such as those outlined in the City of Austin’s Design Criteria Manual, and analyzing power distribution systems to assess the capacity of existing and future assets needed for electric service. Additionally, the role involves collaborating with the team to receive and provide technical guidance on distribution projects.

Job Description

Purpose

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for advanced design of residential, commercial, industrial, and illumination overhead and underground electric distribution facilities.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities

• Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following.
• Other related duties may be assigned.
• Assesses load requirements, evaluates environmental constraints, and identifies project requirements (permits, easements, aesthetics, fees, etc.).
• Performs cost estimates, plans material needs, and follows up on progress of distribution projects from inception to completion.
• Performs complex power system calculations: voltage drop, equipment sizing, etc.
• Interprets survey data, plan, and deed information.
• Interprets engineered construction drawings.
• Interfaces regularly with contractors, engineers, developers, customers, and consultants.
• Develops master system plans for future growth in large developments.
• Serves as project leader and coordinates the efforts of various utility sections in the design and construction of large developments.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised

May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, and guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and the National Electric Safety Code requirements relevant to distribution design issues/distribution design techniques.
• Knowledge of high school-level math (algebra, geometry, and trigonometry), physics, etc. relevant to electric utility distribution design.
• Knowledge of distribution design and construction practices, including Austin Energy (AE) Distribution Designer Guidelines and Distribution Construction Standards.
• Knowledge of utility service guidelines and policies.
• Knowledge of power system components, functions, ratings, and limitations.
• Knowledge of roadway, security, and other lighting design practices.
• Ability to use AutoCAD or equivalent computer-assisted tools.
• Ability to use word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to perform advanced power system calculations.
• Ability to analyze power distribution systems and components.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus seven (7) years of relevant work experience, including two (2) years of experience in an electric utility distribution power designer capacity. Education from an accredited college or university in a related field may substitute for experience up to four (4) years for the minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in advanced Graphic Design features for electric utility design.
• Experience with GIS software for mapping distribution systems.
• In-depth knowledge of electric distribution systems and design of new electric service.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in project management.
• Excellent communication for interfacing with customers.
• Experience in coordinating with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties.

Compensation Range

The annual hiring range for this position is $42.18-$53.56.

Location

4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723

Days and Hours

Monday through Friday. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 40 Hour Work Week (Hybrid Available)

Benefits

• low-cost medical
• dental
• vision
• paid leave time
• a highly competitive retirement plan
• career development opportunities
• and more.

Travel

If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

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