Distribution System Design Supervisor

City of Fountain•Fountain, CO

7d•$81,163 - $108,217

About The Position

The Distribution System Design Supervisor directs and coordinates the planning, design, construction, installation, maintenance, documentation, and testing of the City’s electrical distribution system up to 15kV. The role ensures that system designs meet applicable City standards, codes, regulatory requirements, safety requirements, and electrical industry best practices, including NESC standards. It prepares plans, specifications, drawings, cost estimates, bills of materials, reports, and other documentation for overhead and underground distribution projects. The Supervisor oversees distribution design functions and related field operations, leads Distribution Designers, Electric Meter Technicians, and Field Service Technicians, and supports long-range system planning, capital project development, and construction work planning. The position directly supervises assigned employees, including responsibility for direction, welfare, discipline, development, hiring, evaluation, and separations, and oversees associated budgets, expenditures, and departmental resources. Journeyman Electric Lineman duties may be performed as needed and assigned. Work is primarily in an indoor office environment involving frequent computer and desk work. Occasional field visits may involve outdoor conditions, uneven terrain, weather exposure, utility infrastructure, and construction areas. Some vehicle travel between City facilities or project locations is required. The position is exempt and the posting is open from October 29, 2026, or until filled.

Requirements

Four years of experience in municipal electric distribution system design, construction or maintenance, or closely related work.
Two years of supervisory or management experience.
Valid Colorado driver’s license, or ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire.
Ability to obtain ICS 100 and ICS 700 certifications within 12 months of hire.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagram-form instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to regulate attention, plan, understand and apply information, interact effectively with others, concentrate and maintain pace, and adapt or regulate behavior to perform essential job functions safely.
Ability to proficiently read, speak, and understand English.
Ability to perform arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Strong verbal and written communication, analytical, statistical, mathematical, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write complex reports and distill information for different audiences.
Close, distance, and peripheral vision; ability to hear an average conversational voice in a quiet room at six feet using one or both ears, and hear sounds and signals indicating work and safety necessities.
Ability to stand, walk, and sit for periods of time; operate a computer keyboard and office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch if needed.
Ability to lift up to 10 pounds as needed and frequently lift up to 25 pounds.
Effective proficiency with computer software and applications, office equipment, and professional telephone use; ability to type quickly with few to no errors and multitask while interacting with clients.
Candidates may be required to take and pass technology proficiency assessments prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

Advanced coursework or training in utility distribution design, NESC standards, GIS/mapping systems, or related areas.
Two years of experience as a Journeyman Electric Lineman.
Experience working directly with electric utility distribution systems, utility engineering, field operations, or technical project management.
Training or certification in AutoCAD, GIS mapping systems, or utility design platforms.
Proficiency in non-English languages is highly valued.

Responsibilities

Ensure distribution system designs comply with City standards, applicable codes, regulatory requirements, safety requirements, and industry best practices, including NESC standards.
Direct, coordinate, and support planning, construction, installation, maintenance, documentation, and testing of overhead and underground distribution systems.
Prepare design sketches, structural and electrical drawings, cost estimates, bills of materials, and project specifications for construction and maintenance activities.
Develop and evaluate distribution routes, project alternatives, and design solutions based on safety, operational efficiency, and engineering requirements.
Negotiate rights-of-way, easements, and agreements with property owners, agents, or representatives, and obtain maps, contact information, and documentation for easement processing.
Work with utility field crews to collect system data and ensure the accuracy of existing and proposed electric distribution design information.
Support long-range system planning, capital project development, and construction work planning in collaboration with the Deputy Utilities Director and Planning Engineer.
Prepare reports, correspondence, and technical documentation required by the department.
Supervise Distribution Designers, Water Meter Technicians, and Field Service Technicians, including employee direction, welfare, discipline, development, hiring, evaluation, and separations.
Oversee associated budgets, expenditures, and departmental resource management.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens, coworkers, and other City staff.
Perform Journeyman Electric Lineman duties as needed and assigned.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.