Distribution Design Tech (Varies)

Tampa Electric Company•Tampa, FL

11h

About The Position

The Distribution Design Technician (DDT) progression supports Tampa Electric Company’s (TEC) distribution system construction and maintenance projects. The DDT processes work requests in the work management system (WMS), determines customer requirements, prepares designs, and possibly project cost estimate (e.g., CIAC and PSA estimates), obtain necessary work permits and coordinate activities with all involved TEC departments to ensure successful scheduling, completion of projects and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED
Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
If applicable: Must obtain a valid Florida license within 30 days of becoming a resident.
Minimum of two (2) years of knowledge and experience with electrical design fundamentals, maintenance, or installation of electrical systems required; or 1 year of direct work experience as a Distribution Design Field Inspector, installing and maintaining distribution overhead and underground facilities as a lineworker or performing general electrical maintenance as an Apprentice Electrician/Electrician.
A relevant college degree may substitute for equivalent experience.
Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

College Degree or technical certification(s).
Experience as a TEC Service Area Coordinator (SAC), GIS Technician, Distribution Design Field Inspector and/or lineworker.
Knowledge and/or proficiency with utility industry software including, but not limited to work management systems, GIS, pole analysis, customer information system, Distribution Outage Program, Distribution Engineering Toolkit, voltage monitoring software, strong customer service and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Meet with customers and/or their agents (“customers”) to conduct needs and feasibility assessments on new construction projects and load additions, and to determine the schedule and required completion dates (“targeted schedule dates”) of different construction phases.
Manage communication to all involved entities concerning any updates in the construction schedule changes with potential impact, documenting updates through letters and e-mails, as necessary.
Process work requests (WR) in the WMS. Divide jobs into work phases/crews, establishing an associated WR for each of the different TEC construction phases/crews involved: including overhead line crews, underground line crews, service crews, project conduit and crossing conduit. Enter work status and other project details in WMS for all associated WRs.
Perform technical analysis and calculations to determine the most economical and reliable solutions for customers and the TEC distribution system. Estimate the electrical loads for customers with <50 kW demand (obtain from TEC New Construction for customers with >50 kW demand) and determine actual or proposed field measurements (such as span distances, conductor height/sizes, etc.). Model these conditions in the appropriate software applications (PoleForeman, etc.) to determine optimal equipment/material, strength and/or spatial specifications to meet customer needs while ensuring all results comply with respective regulatory requirements.
Using TEC’s geographical information system (GIS), draw the proposed and existing electrical features (company assets). Establish all specifications in GIS, such as the correct electrical connectivity, proper supporting structures, and all compatible units (CUs) for materials and labor at the correct type and/or amount for each feature. Resolve any identified errors in GIS, ensure all GIS task types are linked to the WMS work requests and upload GIS data to WMS.
Produce and/or oversee the production of construction prints for Field Construction, Operations and/or contractors:
Verify that locations of TEC’s existing and proposed equipment and any third parties’ infrastructures (water, sewer, storm, gas, telephone, and cable lines) are adequately identified on the construction prints, and equipment specifications are captured.
Based on the scope of construction and company safety standards, determine necessity and scale of the Maintenance-of-Traffic (MOT) plan that Field Construction, Operations, and/or contractors would need for completing work in the right-of-way.
In support of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, review financial data in WMS related to Engineering, Field Construction and Operations construction and maintenance activities. Verify activities are coded to the correct classification and charged to the appropriate accounts (Capital vs. O&M).
Using visual and physical procedures, investigate, examine, and test the integrity of company equipment to determine the need for replacement or upgrade. Upon successful completion of proper training, will access and inspect energized equipment and install current/voltage recording devices (RVM) for trouble shooting.