Eng II - Design & Const

Berkshire Hathaway Energy; Reno, Washington (NV, District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NV Energy seeks a Utility Design Administrator in Nevada to support the design team with engineering analyses, material lists, and field readiness for capital projects. You will mentor teammates and collaborate across Design and Operations to ensure designs meet company standards.

Required is a Bachelor's in Engineering with at least 1 year of experience, proficiency with AutoCAD, and strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills. Occasional field work and travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with at least 1 year of experience in engineering design or related field.
• Experience supporting design teams and preparing material lists to standards.
• Knowledge of utility design/construction principles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to Utility Design Administrators and assist design team with materials and designs.
• Review designs and estimates for accuracy before construction and initiate resolutions as needed.
• Coordinate with Construction Team Leader and Lead Lineman on unusual needs and site readiness.
• Open and inspect energized equipment and provide technical direction to junior staff.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Planning and time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

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.

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.

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

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.