Utility Designer 3

Lansing Board of Water & Light; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL) in Lansing, MI is seeking a design-focused professional to manage customer-driven utility design projects, including cost analysis and project documentation. You will develop technical designs for new/modified systems, coordinate with stakeholders, prepare estimates, and support billing and compliance while following safety rules.

This full-time role requires 2 years of relevant experience or 3 years, plus MS Word/Excel/Access skills and a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• Must have 2 years relevant experience and 24 credit hours towards an Associate’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or electrical theory or equivalent field of study OR 3 years relevant experience
• Must have proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access
• Must have strong written and oral communication skills
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record and reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Develops technical design for new and modified utility systems for customer projects which meets or exceeds customer requirements.
• Coordinates with stakeholders to deliver customer delivery services at the BWL.
• Follows BWL construction standards and procedures.
• Acts as a technical resource for outside contractors for engineering, construction, and drafting services.
• Allocates materials, prepares work orders, sketches, estimates, easements, proposals; releases packages to construction.
• Tracks and manages work using approved methods.
• Negotiates routes, costs, permits, and arrangements with customers and agencies.
• Develops revenue projections for each project against construction costs.
• Recommends rates for projects to customers.
• Assists in billing and account setups after construction.
• Follows rates and Regulations.
• Determines costs for estimates and service agreements.
• Keeps track of current and future projects; provides quarterly budget updates.
• Performs staking and field checks; provides support to construction personnel.
• Attends preconstruction meetings and interfaces with onsite contractors/developers/owners.
• Performs other duties for new/existing customers and departmental tasks.
• Follows safety guidelines and training.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

Valid driver’s license

Education

Associate degree or 24 credits in engineering

Job description

Thank you for your interest in the BWL. We think you'll find it a rewarding and nurturing place to grow your career.

Starting Salary Range: $45.72 - $45.72

General Summary Of Duties

Responsible for performing customer communication, distribution design project management, including financial analysis, associated with utility service installation and service modification required to optimally meet or exceed BWL customer requirements. Work will be performed under the general direction of the Utility Design Supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Develops technical design for new and modified utility systems for customer projects which meets or exceeds customer requirements and support the integrity of the BWL’s utility systems
• Designs projects, service quality and all related issues associated with customer delivery services at the BWL through leading coordination with all stakeholders
• Follows BWL construction and procedural standards
• Acts as a technical resource for outside contractors for engineering, construction, and drafting services
• Allocates materials, prepares work orders, sketches, estimates, easements, proposals; releases packages to construction and processes service orders
• Utilizes approved methods for tracking and managing work
• Assists with negotiating distribution routes, cost, permits, easements and arrangements with customers, attorneys, and outside agencies such as city, county, state, government and inspection agencies
• Develops revenue projections for each project to be weighed against construction cost as required
• Recommends appropriate rates for project to customer
• Assists in billing/service account set ups and reviews account for proper billing after construction
• Follows BWL rates and Rules and Regulations
• Determines costs for estimates, proposals, service agreements, and other associated project management and documentation duties
• Keeps track of all current and future projects utilizing BWL approved methods
• Follows-up and tracks revenue projects versus actual revenue and estimated construction cost versus actual for each project utilizing approved department software and provide budgetary updates on a quarterly basis
• Performs staking’s, provides technical support to construction personnel, and conducts field checks of work in progress and competed work as needed
• Attends preconstruction meetings and interfaces with onsite contractors/ developers/owners during design development and construction as required
• Performs other activities associated with providing service to new and existing customers
• Performs other departmental tasks as assigned
• Required to follow BWL Safety Manual and wear all required personal protective equipment
• Attends all required training for safety awareness

Job Specifications: Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Must have 2 years relevant experience and 24 credit hours towards an Associate’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or electrical theory or equivalent field of study OR 3 years relevant experience
• Must have proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access
• Must have strong written and oral communication skills
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record and reliable transportation

Physical Requirements

Occasional walking, climbing and traversing over various terrains. Moderate stooping, crouching and kneeling. Frequently required to sit, talk, hear and listen. Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally with employees, management, other departments, customers, and outside agencies. Ability to enter and retrieve data from computerized, typed and written sources. Ability to lift four

• to thirty (30) pounds of field equipment and tools.

Working Conditions

Normal office environment and field work with possible exposure to varying temperatures, dust, and noise.

Why Should You Apply?

Competitive wages, employee development, and opportunity for professional growth.

Robust time off benefits including vacation, free choice, sick leave, parental leave and 11 paid holidays.

Comprehensive benefits package offered including medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance program.

Voluntary benefits including vision, supplemental and dependent life insurance, flexible spending, AFLAC options, LifeLock anti-theft, long term care, tuition reimbursement, and BWL's Home Purchase Plan – Forgivable $5,000 loan for purchase of a home in Lansing.

Retirement programs including 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan (DC) (100% company paid up to 9.5 % of base salary for BU positions and up to 13% of base salary for NBU positions), 457 Deferred Compensation matches up to $2,500 per year.

Post retirement benefits offered at the respective level of coverage, co-pays and health care premium, at the same level as active employees.

Two fitness centers located on site open 24/7, work life balance program, employee assistance program, free parking and much more!

About BWL

The Board of Water & Light serves Lansing, Michigan, and surrounding areas with electricity, water, and steam. Lansing's city charter vests the BWL with full and exclusive management of water, steam, and electric services for or the city. The American Public Power Association has honored the Lansing Board of Water & Light as one of the country's best publicly-owned utilities.

The Location:

Lansing lies at the heart of the Great Lakes State and offers all the beauty and splendor of the four seasons. A haven for swimming, boating, fishing, snowmobiling, golf, and hunting, mid-Michigan is also just a couple hours from premier skiing and one of the most beautiful freshwater lakeshores in the world on our Lake Michigan Coast. Lansing itself is only minutes and miles away from two of the nation’s premier universities, Michigan State University and the University of Michigan, and boasts miles of walking, running, biking trails, Potter Park Zoo, professional sports, the arts, and fine dining.

THE BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER