AE Distribution Constr Coord III - Civil Inspections

City of Austin•Greendale, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, perform site visits to identify, inspect, and mark all under or above ground Austin Energy electrical cables. This role involves inspecting electrical conduit and meter base connections, coordinating electric construction projects and advance locating activities with various entities, and expediting, reviewing, and inspecting distribution construction projects to ensure readiness for Austin Energy. The position also includes performing site and print checks to ensure underground utilities are located and sites are workable, requesting permits, performing inspections of civil construction facilities, assisting with work orders and material orders, processing purchases, maintaining files, purchasing construction materials, managing underground prints, maintaining databases, coordinating planning and scheduling, assessing materials, and advising customers and contractors of project timelines.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.
Four (4) years' experience in road or utility construction.
Valid Texas Class C Drivers’ License or the ability to acquire one by the date of hire.
Ability to produce and maintain an acceptable driving record.
Knowledge of one-call system and distribution construction methods and standards.
Knowledge of electrical distribution and construction standards for public and private structures.
Knowledge of departmental process and procedures.
Knowledge of purchasing procedures.
Knowledge of stages of construction, when possible, violations and defects may be observed and corrected.
Knowledge of National Electrical Code and associated rules, regulations, ordinances and standards.
Knowledge of city practice, policy, procedure, statutes, and ordinances.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in using computers and related software applications.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
Ability to train others.
Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public.

Nice To Haves

Twelve (12) semester hours in Engineering Technology, Engineering, Construction Sciences or in a field related to the job, may substitute for six (6) months of the required experience with a maximum substitution of two (2) years.
Experience setting forms for small to large foundations, tying rebar.
Experience with concrete volume calculations.
Experience with concrete placement and finishing.
Experience with drill piers, slurry hole piers and horizontal bores.
Experience doing site survey work and layouts.
Experience with shooting grade & transferring elevations.
Experience grating, paving, driveway and sidewalk replacement or repairs.
Experience with Traffic Control Plans and Layout.
Experience with Right of Way Permits, inspections and deficiencies.
Experience managing and supervising multiple construction projects at the same time.
Experience reading plans, blueprints, and estimating concrete volumes for entire project and material take-offs for construction projects.
Ordering and tracking inventory, cost and budgets for multiple projects on site and in the field.
Experience overseeing crew and contractor production related to company goals, safety, compliance with policies and procedures, and job specifications.
Strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate schedule and job expectations in meetings with contractors and general public.
Basic skill level using computers and related software applications, such as GIS mapping software, spreadsheets, word processors and email.

Responsibilities

Perform site visits to identify, inspect, and mark all under or above ground Austin Energy electrical cables.
Inspect electrical conduit and 90 Meter bases connections.
Coordinate and schedule electric construction projects and advance locating activities with commercial, private, and public construction and excavation entities.
Expedite, review, and inspect distribution construction projects to ensure ready to work for Austin Energy.
Perform site and print checks of construction projects to ensure underground utilities are located and site is workable.
Request permits from Public Works to work in city right of way.
Perform inspections of civil construction facilities.
Assist the Scheduler Analyst by creating/updating work orders and generating and activating material orders.
Process and expedite purchases of non-stock goods and services.
Maintain files and collect data for reports.
Purchase construction materials as needed for the AE or Contract construction crews.
Manage underground prints for utilization and research by construction contractors to improve construction coordination.
Maintain databases for various tracking of documentation for coordination of electrical construction projects.
Coordinate planning and scheduling of electrical construction projects.
Assist in the assessment of material/products to ensure best fit distribution construction needs.
Advise customers and contractors of project timeline and tasks related to that timeline.
Review prints, plan out work, and order materials and complete paperwork in a timely manner.
Understand construction specs and standards.
Monitor, delegate, and problem-solve on a daily basis while working safely and applying construction and City specs to jobs where they apply.