Distribution Designer A

Pepco • Upper Marlboro, MD

82d • $61

About The Position

Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient. We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 19,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10 million customers at six energy companies. The primary purpose of this position is to direct, coordinate and perform assignments involving customer contact, processing, design and modification of engineering and/or construction plans for service connections, distribution projects and related work.

Requirements

• Possess demonstrated ability and experience as a Distribution Designer 'B' or possess equivalent related experience.
• Possess demonstrated knowledge to apply Company overhead, underground and URD construction & telecommunications standards for Distribution Designer 'A'.
• Ability to follow company Safety guidelines policies and procedures.
• Possess Associate Degree in Engineering or two years of college level engineering course work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to write, speak, read, comprehend and communicate clearly and accurately with the English language.
• Possess knowledge of the fundamentals of electricity.
• Demonstrated knowledge of drafting and Computer Aided Drafting and Mapping (GIS) fundamentals.
• Ability to follow and give direct or detailed instructions.
• Possess knowledge to apply mathematics involving algebra, trigonometry and geometry.
• Possess knowledge of computer use (e.g. word processing, e-mail and spreadsheet software).
• Knowledge to use and maintain various tools and instruments.
• Possess knowledge to read plans such as construction plans, engineering drawings, interpret blueprints.
• Possess valid driver's license, including CMV licenses to operate company vehicles.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime on a regular basis and must be available for callout overtime, if and when required.

Responsibilities

• Provides primary contact with customers for various projects such as residential, commercial, governmental, traffic signals and streetlights.
• Maintains adequate and effective customer contacts with various individuals such as owners, government officials, developers, builders, architects, consultants and electricians.
• Prepares and communicates project cost estimates using applicable engineering procedures.
• Obtains customer signatures, plans, agreements, state tree permissions and right-of-way cards as necessary to complete the project.
• Applies knowledge of engineering and design practices to prepare construction details for class of services, estimates, traffic control plans, space reservation drawings, third party ride-outs and jobs involving the distribution system.
• Identifies easement requirements.
• Performs calculations such as pole type and height, pole locations, anchor requirements, down guy requirements, fuse requirements, transformer sizes, cable size & quantities, voltage drops, load flow analysis, feeder balancing, cable pulling tensions, regulator settings, fault currents and estimated class of service cost.
• Assists with the design and drawings of transmission facilities of all voltages, under the guidance of the engineer.
• Verifies certification of customer structural facilities, payment received, and Temporary Pending Final (TPF) obtained.
• Prepares job release form and requests, coordinates and communicates the project schedule.
• Processes and issues documents such as service orders, work orders, assists with meter orders and street light forms as necessary.
• Monitors, updates and prioritizes projects.
• Reviews customer 'on-site' structural facility drawings and/or switchgear drawings and makes necessary changes.
• Performs field inspections to monitor construction status and evaluates, analyzes and obtains field site information necessary to complete the project.
• Directs, trains and/or assists lower classified employees in all phases of Distribution Designer work.
• Operates company vehicle and provides assistance during system emergencies.

Benefits

• Hourly rates will be paid in accordance with the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience or collective bargaining agreement: $61.41/Hr.
• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 4%
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
• Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonus program

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers
• Education Level: Associate degree