Design Supervisor (Utility)

Entergy•Beaumont, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Supervises/Co-supervises the daily activities of the DDs in the design area. Approves timesheets, monitoring vacation or other time off, application of union agreements/contract (where applicable), DD production, DD overtime, etc. Works with the Planner/Scheduler to balance workload among DDs and to provide technical assistance to customer questions or request. Approves design jobs up to $150k, which includes checking revenue calculations, CIAC and taxes, drawing details, Points and Spans in DIS/GDT/Maximo. Interprets line extension policy and tariff rules as they apply to jobs. Interprets NEC and NESC codes, which apply to design jobs. Provides post construction audits to ensure designer accuracy, and to correct any frequent designer mistakes. Assists with difficult design issues, and customer issues or complaints. Provides basic surveying, field operation, DIS/GDT/Maximo, Safety procedures and Construction Standards training for the DDs. Performs office audits, driver observations, and other safety related tasks.

Requirements

2-4 year Technical Degree (or equivalent Electrical Distribution work experience)
Electrical Distribution/Transmission/Substation Experience: 10 years cumulative OR 5 years Distribution Technical Experience
Distribution Design Experience: 2 years with DIS, GDT or Maximo

Responsibilities

Supervises/Co-supervises the daily activities of the DDs in the design area.
Approves timesheets, monitoring vacation or other time off, application of union agreements/contract (where applicable), DD production, DD overtime, etc.
Works with the Planner/Scheduler to balance workload among DDs and to provide technical assistance to customer questions or request.
Approves design jobs up to $150k, which includes checking revenue calculations, CIAC and taxes, drawing details, Points and Spans in DIS/GDT/Maximo.
Interprets line extension policy and tariff rules as they apply to jobs.
Interprets NEC and NESC codes, which apply to design jobs.
Provides post construction audits to ensure designer accuracy, and to correct any frequent designer mistakes.
Assists with difficult design issues, and customer issues or complaints.
Provides basic surveying, field operation, DIS/GDT/Maximo, Safety procedures and Construction Standards training for the DDs.
Performs office audits, driver observations, and other safety related tasks.
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company.