Electric Distribution Designer Senior

Position Information Posting Title Electric Distribution Designer Senior Job Requisition Number AE502556 Position Number 100320 Job Type Full-Time Division Name Electric System - Field Ops Minimum Qualifications Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus seven (7) years of relevant work experience, including two (2) years of experience in an electric utility distribution power designer capacity. Education from an accredited college or university in a related field may substitute for experience up to four (4) years for the minimum qualifications. Licenses and Certifications Required: None. Notes to Applicants Position Summary: This position is responsible for delivering reliable electric service to Austin Energy customers by planning and designing the Austin Energy electric distribution system with a focus on safety, grid reliability, cost-effectiveness, and customer satisfaction. This position works with a broad range of work groups and professional disciplines and requires an individual with both technical knowledge, understanding of engineering principals, and personal skills to comprehensively serve the purpose of this department.An Electric Distribution Designer Sr. ensures customers receive safe and reliable electric service from Austin Energy by:• Gathering the customer''s electric service requirements and being the technical lead of larger project• Communicating cost estimates and timelines• Ensuring all criterion is met for the design (from AE, COA, TXDOT, etc.)• Managing and tracking project deliverables and statuses for large projects• Serving as the single point of contact for the customer when they have questions about their project (via phone call, email, site visits, etc.) Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information. Employment Application: The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered. Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application. Résumés will not be accepted and statements such as "see résumé" will not be accepted. You may use "N/A" for fields that are not applicable. Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed. If you are selected as a top candidate: Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution. If you are identified as a top candidate and are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date. This position requires a criminal background investigation. Work Schedule:. Work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekends. Shifts may change according to departmental needs. Employee may be required to work additional hours outside of regular work schedule. Travel: If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations. Pay Range $35.53 - $46.19 Hours Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekends. Shifts may change according to departmental needs. Employee may be required to work additional hours outside of regular work schedule. Job Close Date 12/09/2021 Type of Posting External Department Austin Energy Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location Kramer Lane and St. Elmo Preferred Qualifications Experience with medium voltage utility design AutoCAD experience Experience leading projects from planning to completion under limited guidance Experience designing for residential, commercial and industrial electric utility customers. Experience in customer service including problem solving and resolutions for a diverse set of stakeholders such as City Council, neighborhood groups and other utility customers Ability to travel to more than one work location. Duties, Functions and Responsibilities Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Assesses load requirements, evaluates environmental constraints, and identifies project requirements (permits, easements, aesthetics, fees, etc.) Performs cost estimates, plans material needs, and follows up on progress of distribution projects from inception to completion. Performs complex power system calculations: voltage drop, equipment sizing, etc. Interprets survey data, plan, and deed information. Interprets engineered construction drawings. Interfaces regularly with contractors, engineers, developers, customers, and consultants. Develops master system plans for future growth in large developments. Serves as project leader and coordinates the efforts of various utility sections in the design and construction of large developments. Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, and guidance to others. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and the National Electric Safety Code requirements relevant to distribution design issues/distribution design techniques. Knowledge of high school-level math (algebra, geometry, and trigonometry), physics, etc. relevant to electric utility distribution design.Knowledge of distribution design and construction practices, including Austin Energy (AE) Distribution Designer Guidelines and Distribution Construction Standards.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.Ability to use AutoCAD or equivalent computer-assisted tools.Ability to use word processing and spreadsheet applications.Ability to perform advanced power system calculations.Ability to analyze power distribution systems and components. Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or TTY (512) 974-2445. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * The minimum qualifications for the Electric Distribution Designer Senior position are: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus seven (7) years of relevant work experience, including two (2) years of experience in an electric utility distribution power designer capacity. Education from an accredited college or university in a related field may substitute for experience up to four (4) years for the minimum qualifications. Do you meet these minimum qualifications? Yes No * Describe how you meet the minimum qualifications stated above. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience with medium voltage utility design, include the total number of years and in which position(s) listed on your application you gained this experience. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe your experience using drafting software such as AutoCAD. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe your experience using the following software programs or similar: Smallworld Electric Office (GIS), Storms, and Maximo. Please include in which position(s) listed on your application you gained this experience. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience managing projects from planning to completion under limited guidance. (Open Ended Question) * Which of the following best describes your proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically with Word, Excel, and Outlook? No experience Basic: create/edit simple documents, spreadsheets, & emails Intermediate: create/edit a variety of documents & spreadsheets; reformat document features such as color, font style and size of text, change page size/width, & filter/sort data fields Advanced: create/edit complex documents & spreadsheets; integrate features such as tables, charts, mathematic formulas, hyperlinks, graphics; data/mail merge, import data from one document to another * Please describe in concise detail your experience as it relates to designing for residential, commercial and industrial electric utility customers. Be sure to include job title(s), your role, and job duties. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience in customer service including problem solving and resolutions for a diverse set of stakeholders such as City Council, neighborhood groups and other utility customers. (Open Ended Question) * This position requires a Criminal Background Investigation (CBI). If identified as a top candidate, do you agree to a Criminal Background Investigation? Yes No Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Optional Documents

Created: 2021-11-29