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Electric Designer

Salary

$26.64 - $29.30 Hourly

Location

College Station, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2302066

Department

Electric Department

Opening Date

12/20/2023

Closing Date

5/31/2024 11:59 PM Central

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Description

Under the general supervision of the Electric Design Supervisor, the Electric Designer designs and prepares construction projects for electric distribution system additions, expansions, and modifications. Ensure the quality, safety, and economical construction of facilities in accordance with all City of College Station policies, ordinances, and accepted standards to meet the needs of new and existing customers. Provide project management services for these projects from inception through completion.

Principal Duties

• Design overhead and underground electric distribution projects to College Station Utilities (CSU) standards, specifications, codes and other accepted design and industry standards.

• Review and interpret design drawings, developer plats, customer load information, and other customer provided information to extrapolate the information required to provide the requested electric service to the customer.

• Ensure the rights of the City of College Station to install and maintain the electric distribution facilities by researching, preparing, submitting, and securing the proper easements, rights-of-way, and permits.

• Provide customer with accurate estimates for work to be provided, and any charges required. Process billing and track payment through the accounting system.

• Provide project management for maintenance and new construction projects. This includes accountability for such activities as project design, landbase entry, material acquisition, easements and permits, cost estimates, scheduling, tracking, and project closing to meet customers’ expectations and maintain accurate system records.

• Provide documentation and as-built design information required to maintain and update the GIS mapping and ensure accurate asset capitalization.

• Work and communicate with developers, consulting engineers, contractors, and others on project specification and requirements.

• Collaborate with electric construction crews to overcome potential pitfalls in design versus construction issues.

• Work and communicate with internal departments such as Planning and Development Services, Legal, Parks and Recreation, Water Services, and Public Works.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

High school diploma or GED equivalent and two (2) years of experience in the electrical transmission or electrical distribution industry, or Associate’s degree in technical field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid Texas Driver’s License. Skilled in use of office productivity tools (Example: Microsoft Office).

Preferred:

Experience with ESRI GIS software. Experience with Electric Utility project design or CAD technology. Knowledge of electrical transmission and distribution terminology and theory of operations. Familiarity with surveying equipment and tools.

Supplemental Information

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Drug Screening: Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this position, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy

Position posted until filled or closing date.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to include; Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, TMRS-Retirement (2:1 matching), Deferred Compensation, Term Life AD&D, Dependent Life, Flex Benefits, an Employee Health Clinic & Educational Assistance. .

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Do you have at least two (2) years of experience in the electrical transmission or electrical distribution industry?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Do you have experience working with ESRI Geographical Information Systems, or CAD Technology? If yes, please specify.

  03

  Are you proficient in MS Word and Excel?

• Yes

• No

  04

  Please highlight your knowledge and experience that would directly relate to your success in performing the essential duties of this position.

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Agency

City of College Station

Address

1101 Texas Avenue

College Station, Texas, 77840

Phone

979-764-3517

Website

http://csjobs.cstx.gov

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