Eng II - Design & Const

NV Energy; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NV Energy in Nevada is seeking an Engineering Support professional to assist Utility Design Administrators with design work for new business and capital maintenance projects, ensuring all designs and material lists are accurate, workable, and compliant with the company's construction standards and specifications.

This role provides guidance to less experienced team members and coordinates with the Distribution Design Team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 1 year of related experience.
• Knowledge of utility design/construction principles in electric/gas utility.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and general office software.
• Ability to work safely around energized facilities and travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support and mentor the Distribution Design team.
• Review designs and material lists for accuracy before construction.
• Advise team leaders on unusual construction needs.
• Ensure job site readiness prior to construction.
• Assist with emergency restoration and dispatching activities.

Skills

Analytical

Interpersonal communication

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database software

Job description

Basic Purpose

Provides Utility Design Administrators with engineering support for new business and capital maintenance design functions. Responsible for assisting Distribution Design Team and assisting the Design Trainer with practical field training to ensure all designs and material lists are accurate, workable and are in accordance with Company’s construction standards and specifications. Ensures job site readiness prior to construction. Works independently, with guidance in some situations and performs work on special projects and/or multi-disciplinary projects. Provides direction and technical assistance to less experienced team members. Additional roles include aiding the Regional Engineer with their job responsibilities as well as aiding Electric Operations in emergency restoration and dispatching activities.

Job Description

Basic Purpose

Provides Utility Design Administrators with engineering support for new business and capital maintenance design functions. Responsible for assisting Distribution Design Team and assisting the Design Trainer with practical field training to ensure all designs and material lists are accurate, workable and are in accordance with Company’s construction standards and specifications. Ensures job site readiness prior to construction. Works independently, with guidance in some situations and performs work on special projects and/or multi-disciplinary projects. Provides direction and technical assistance to less experienced team members. Additional roles include aiding the Regional Engineer with their job responsibilities as well as aiding Electric Operations in emergency restoration and dispatching activities.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides Utility Design Administrators with engineering support, coaching, mentoring, and development. Assists Distribution Design team in the development of all design and materials to ensure they are accurate, workable and are in accordance with Company’s construction standards and specifications and cost effectiveness.
• Reviews and evaluates designs and material lists/estimates for accuracy prior to construction and initiates resolutions.
• Advises Construction Team Leader, Lead Lineman and Clerk Dispatcher of unusual construction needs.
• Responsible for ensuring job site readiness prior to construction.
• Required to open and inspect energized equipment and facilities.
• Provides direction and technical assistance to less experienced team members and trains employees on products, services, and technology.
• Assists the Design Trainer in providing practical field training to design team.
• Serves as a liaison between Distribution Design and Operations/Construction.
• Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Essential Education, Skills, and Environment

Education And Work Experience

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school from an accredited school in engineering and 1 year experience.

Specialized Knowledge And Skills

Demonstrated knowledge of:

• Utility design/construction principles and practices
• Working with projects in an electric utility.
• Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Electric/gas design, operating and construction practice.
• All applicable federal, state and local rules regulations governing electric/gas sub-transmission and distribution construction.

Skills such as:

• Analytical, interpersonal and communication.
• Verbal and written communication.
• Planning, project and time management, decision making, and presentation.

Equipment and Applications

PCs, AutoCAD, word processing, spreadsheet and database software.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

General office environment with some field work. Must be able to work safety around energized facilities. Occasional travel required.

Note: Immigration Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but is NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For more information regarding work visas, please visit www.uscis.gov.

• NOTE: THE COMPANY MAY FILL THE POSITION(S) AT A LOWER LEVEL DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS OF CANDIDATES**

About Us

NV Energy is looking for qualified people to join us in one of the premier energy companies in the West. Located in the fastest growing state in the United States, NV Energy provides electricity to 1.3 million customers throughout Nevada as well as a state tourist population exceeding 40 million annually. Among the many communities we serve are Las Vegas, Reno-Sparks, Henderson, Elko and South Lake Tahoe. We also provide natural gas to more than 155,000 citizens in the Reno-Sparks area.

About The Team

NV Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.