Electric Distribution Designer

New Braunfels Utilities•New Braunfels, TX

2d•$34 - $44

About The Position

The Electric Engineering Tech is primarily responsible for analyzing, designing, and assisting customers with electric line extensions, upgrades, repairs, new service availability, and electrical conflicts.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Valid Texas Driver's License
Must complete TEC Design Technician certification, Level III, within four years.
Maintain composure and commitment to work during periods of stress and heavy workload, and willing to work extra hours whenever needed.
Demonstrated expertise and knowledge of electrical design activities.
Demonstrated planning and organizing skills.
Demonstrated effective oral and written communications skills.
Demonstrated effective decision making and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Meet with customer to determine requirements of the job
Request and analyze requirements and historical data related to the project
Explain policies, procedures, options and cost evaluations to customer
Address potential and existing conflicts and seek resolutions
Identify layouts, proposals and location of equipment based on site evaluation
Provide copies of work order documents and instructions for construction
Address any necessary changes to design while in process
Calculate expected load amounts and demand
Estimate environmental impact on new and existing infrastructure
Compare estimates with historical data
Calculate deposit amounts for commercial use
Apply estimates to design via equipment ratings
Calculate fees to be applied for cost of internal projects
Submit proposed design and make corrections/changes an needed
Stake pole and equipment locations, survey site and access routes for construction
Submit locate requests and UPRR permits, as needed
Create work order documents to include design drawing with instructions, Bill of Materials, and other technical documents as needed
Meet with supervisor and Executive Director about analysis
Research evaluation methods and data & apply to analysis
Prepare analysis documents and report findings, update as needed
Coordinate work details between customer and Electric Operations Division.
Responsible for follow-up during and after construction to verify integrity of designed project
Settle conflicts and track changes during course of project
Verify material and design specifications are communicated on as-built sent to GIS Division
Maintain regular attendance; leave schedule should be managed so as to not interfere with ability to accomplish tasks, including special projects and assignments with deadlines
Adhere to NBU safety guidelines and practices at all times and in all situations
Maintain a clean and safe work area, office, field site and vehicle as applicable
Develop & maintain effective customer service skills for communications with co-workers, customers and the public in general
Maintain strict confidentiality of business, employee and customer information in written and oral communications and safeguard sensitive documents
Adhere to NBU policies and procedures
Exemplifies NBU Core Values of Integrity, Stewardship, Team and Safety
Participate in and support initiatives to reach annual NBU Performance Measures