Distribution Design Engineering 3
About The Position
The Engineer III - Distribution Design will apply established engineering principles in the design/development of electric, gas and/or water distribution and/or transmission facilities depending on area of work concentration. This role involves designing and planning improvements, additions, and replacements of utility distribution facilities. The position requires preparing and reviewing drawings, material specifications, and cost estimates. It also involves providing system information and technical assistance to external stakeholders, preparing estimates and work authorizations, and ensuring compliance with federal/state regulations. The engineer will perform computer analysis for utility systems, identify and propose corrections for system malfunctions, evaluate new products and equipment, and review obsolete items for potential use. Additionally, the role includes determining construction changes during work in progress, reviewing reports on leaks/outages, and coordinating departmental work with other internal departments, governmental agencies, and contractors. Field trips for data gathering, measurements, and inspections are also part of the responsibilities. Staying updated with engineering developments, rules, regulations, and codes, and maintaining industry-related materials are essential. The position may involve other duties as directed.
Requirements
- A valid driver's license from state of residence is required.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related degree is required.
- 4 – 6 years of experience is required.
- Must have an occupationally significant combination of leadership qualities to motivate and direct employees; organizational ability; oral and written communication skills; ability to apply engineering principles and methods to utility design; spatial and form perception; mathematical ability and attention to detail.
- Must have a valid driver's license from state of residence.
Responsibilities
- Design/plan improvements, additions and replacements of either electric, gas or water distribution facilities depending on area of work concentration.
- Prepare and/or review drawings, material specifications/costs and layout methods.
- Provide system information and technical assistance to consultants, developers and contractors; prepare estimates, work authorizations and procedures for field personnel to ensure compliance with federal/state regulations.
- Perform various types of computer analysis for assigned utility system; test for and propose corrections to system malfunctions.
- Evaluate new products/ideas, test new equipment and prepare report of results; review obsolete/surplus items for possible use.
- Determine, within guidelines, whether a construction change should be made while work is in progress; review reports concerning leaks/outages and make appropriate recommendations.
- Coordinate departmental work with other areas/departments within the Division, governmental agencies and contractors.
- Make field trips to gather data, take measurements and/or inspect/observe utility construction.
- Stay abreast of up-to date developments in engineering by studying engineering progress, various rules, regulations, codes, etc.; maintain library of industry related materials.
- Perform other duties as directed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
