Electrical Distribution Designer

Texas Electric Cooperatives, Inc.; Johnson City (TX); On-site; USD 34,845 - 49,628; Full time

Job summary

Pedernales Electric Cooperative seeks a qualified designer for electrical distribution facilities. The role involves meeting with stakeholders, researching easements, and creating designs for overhead and URD projects.

You will edit GIS, prepare materials lists, and ensure projects meet specifications. Responsibilities include reviewing as-builts, coordinating with ROW and vegetation teams, and maintaining safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Must have strong project coordination and time management skills.
• Strong communication abilities, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of safety standards and distribution design practices required.

Responsibilities

• Meet with members, developers, contractors, and authorities to discuss distribution projects.
• Research, acquire, record, prepare, and verify overhead/URD easements; notarize as needed.
• Review as-builts and edit GIS for accuracy; draw new distribution facilities in GIS; prepare cost estimates.
• Oversee projects to ensure completion on time and within budget; inspect line extensions and ROW permits.

Skills

Time management

Prioritizing

Verbal and written communication

Listening

Conflict resolution

Education

Associate’s Degree in utility distribution

HS Diploma or equivalent

Three years related experience

Tools

GIS

Surveying tools

Job description

PHYSICAL OFFICE LOCATION: PEC Haley Road Offices - 302 Haley Road, Johnson City, TX 78636

$30.66 Minimum Starting Base Pay* + KPI Bonuses + Competitive Benefits

Midpoint of pay range: $38.32

*Qualifications may warrant greater starting base pay within the full pay range. Individual base pay is determined by experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.

This position is responsible for the design of residential, commercial, industrial, overhead and underground electric distribution facilities.

• Meet with members, developers and contractors, consultants, and government entities to discuss the process and procedures for supplying electric power. Meet as required to completion of distribution projects.
• Research, acquire record, prepare, and verify required overhead or URD easements.
• Notarize easements as necessary per customer request.
• Research to ensure customer deed information is correct and up dated.
• Check ROW easements. Obtain ROW permits if called for.
• Assess load requirements to size correct transformer. Notify warehouse of material/ transformer requirements.
• Notify Meter shop of CT or Trans Socket requirements.
• Read and interpret blue prints and specifications.
• Create designs and materials lists for overhead and underground distribution facilities
• Review as builds. Correct as needed.
• Edit GIS to ensure accuracy and connectivity.
• Draw new distribution facilities within the Global Information System
• Call locates to insure equipment can be installed at location.
• Request vegetation clearing or trimming from Vegetation Maintenance Department.
• Investigate customer complaints. Determine problem and recommend solution(s).
• Send joint use letters
• Inspect Overhead and URD line extensions.
• Prepare cost estimates for new line extensions and relocations.
• Oversee project(s). Ensure projects are completed to specifications on time, and within budget.
• Record survey measurements and descriptive data using notes, drawings, sketches and plats

• Utilize surveying instruments such as prisms, theodolites and measuring equipment, chain saws and assorted tools
• Coordinate with right of way, construction crews, department planners and pole contacts departments
• Interpret, adhere to and enforce the company safety policy, the Line Extension Policy and the National Electric Safety Code
• Prepare small scale distribution design with minimal supervision
• Provide proper and routine maintenance and care for assigned vehicles and tools
• Operate PEC vehicle(s) for business purposes in accordance with applicable Federal, State, local law and PEC policies and procedures
• Maintain driver eligibility through appropriate valid Texas Driver’s License and driving record in accordance with PEC policy
• Maintain the security of confidential information
• Stay abreast of advances in technology
• Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned

Supervisory and/or Leadership Responsibilities

None

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data or processing information
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and the National Electric Safety Code requirements relevant to distribution design issues
• Knowledge of mathematics.
• Knowledge of the cooperatives distribution design and construction practices
• 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
• Knowledge of Utility Center
• Knowledge of specification book and the cooperative’s line extension policy
• Knowledge of PEC Safety Manual
• Skilled in time management
• Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing
• Ability to anticipate, identify, analyze and resolve conflict and problems

Minimum Qualifications - (Education, Experience)

• Associate’s Degree in a field related to electric utility distribution and power design OR
• HS Diploma or equivalent AND
• Three years of directly related work experience
• Valid Texas Driver’s License and Motor Vehicle Report that comply with PEC policy

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel
• The employee will be subject to rough terrain and inclement weather
• The employee may be required to be trained in the proper use of chain saws and hand tools
• The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time
• The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 50 pounds
• The employee may be required to travel
• The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions including wet and/or humid conditions
• Exempt employees receive a fixed bi-weekly salary to compensate them for all hours worked during each pay period
• This position may be required to work more than 40 hours per week

Pedernales Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.