Electrical Designer

City of Marietta; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Marietta is seeking an Electrical Designer to manage commercial and residential electrical power distribution design projects. This role includes coordinating construction activities and ensuring effective communication with clients, maintaining the integrity of the design and the electrical system. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in electrical design, knowledge of distribution methods, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in electrical distribution design or electric utility.
• Ability to perform electrical power control operations including switching.
• Valid Georgia driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provides commercial and residential power distribution designs.
• Coordinates power line construction activities and ensures proper installation.
• Handles concerns from contractors and customers regarding projects.

Skills

Electrical distribution design methods

Load management

Electrical metering

Communication skills

AutoCAD skills

Education

High school diploma

Electrical Line Design courses - levels 1 and 2

Job description

Rate of Pay: Electrical Designer 1 $22.86 - $26.08

Electrical Designer 2 $24.00 - $27.38

Status: Open Until June 16, 2025

This position performs small to medium size commercial and residential electrical power distribution construction design projects under the direction of the Supervisor of System Design. Works closely with the BLW customer in determining the appropriate system requirements; submits proposed designs to the Supervisor of Systems Design for approval and final review. Works with construction crews as needed for design modifications

• Provides commercial and residential power distribution designs (underground and overhead) for the BLW customer and coordinates installation with developers, builders and other utility companies. Works with the customer to determine customer loads and proper equipment needed to safely connect to Marietta Power system. Discusses design options and costs with the Supervisor of Systems Design for direction.
• Coordinates primary and secondary power line construction activities to ensure appropriate breaker/fuse requirements are installed to prevent damage to distribution system.
• Coordinates switching operations on main power lines for assigned projects as needed to give crews clearance during construction.
• Coordinates joint construction/installation projects to protect Marietta Power’s distribution rights, boundaries and responsibilities when several utilities may be involved in joint construction projects. Works with MEAG and Georgia Power as needed for clearance or load control.
• Handles concerns and complaints from contractors, builders, and homeowners concerning power quality, construction scheduling and or delays on assigned projects.
• Determines appropriate electrical meters required for customer demands and recommends to the meter shop what type of meter needed for assigned projects
• Coordinates and performs field surveys of county lighting program in areas served by BLW and coordinates city lighting programs in areas served by other utilities
• Handles the sale and installation of leased lighting
• Performs regular field surveys on power line distribution system for damage, maintenance, additions and upgrades. Coordinates utility pole inspection/treatment program with MEAG; directs contractors to poles that are damaged or need to be replaced
• Maintains the accuracy of the electrical distribution GIS software data
• Serves on "standby" status on a rotating basis to ensure adequate engineering department staffing when outages occur. Works outdoors during major power outages as needed to survey damage and coordinate emergency repairs.
• Researches, submits technical designs and plans to obtain D.O.T. and other required construction permits as needed
• Provides back-up to power control center as assigned
• Performs other related duties as assigned
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school graduate and a minimum of 3 years progressively responsible electrical distribution design or electric utility experience.
• Experience in underground and overhead distribution construction and in substation construction maintenance.
• Knowledge skill in drafting electrical plans.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical distribution design methods and practices. Maintains knowledge of engineering practices and industry standards through continuing education
• Knowledge of load management, electrical metering, residential house wiring.
• Ability to perform electrical power control operations including switching, dispatch crews, and monitoring SCADA controls.
• Ability to read and make minor changes to AutoCAD drawings
• Ability to attain MEAG Low-Side/High-Side, Switching certification on the ITS system within one year of hire.
• Ability to successfully complete electrical line design courses levels 1 and 2 within one year of hire.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret technical drawings, codes and related manuals
• Knowledge of and ability to operate and maintain Work/Outage Management system.
• Ability to effectively communicate with engineers, construction crews and BLW customers. Ability to handle customer complaints and maintain positive working relationships.
• Must have a valid Georgia driver’s license and a satisfactory 7-year driving history to include no DUIs in the last five (5) years
• Physical exam, drug screen, and criminal background check at time of hire is required
  
  

Disclaimer

Successful candidates are required to submit to drug screen, physical exam, & background inquiry.

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