Electric System Designer I - Temporary

City Utilities of Springfield•Springfield, MO

About The Position

PURPOSE OF POSITION: Under the direction of the Manager-Electric Line Engineering or designee, the employee shall perform the necessary duties of the Electric T & D engineering group to ensure the goals and functions of the section and the department are carried out. The employee shall perform any and all technical work as may be deemed necessary by the supervisor in the day-to-day operation of the department's business.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent is required.
Two years of college course work in industrial technology or related technical field, or comparable work experience is required.
Six months of technical level work in engineering or some similar support function is preferred.
Must have a valid Missouri Driver’s License (Minimum Class F).
Working knowledge of AutoCAD and drafting techniques.
Ability to effectively utilize a range of digital tools and platforms, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, enterprise software, artificial intelligence-enhanced applications, and self-service systems.
Must possess a willingness and capacity to learn and adapt to emerging technologies, including mobile devices, cloud-based systems, and data-driven platforms relevant to utility operations.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate technical work.
Ability to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work courteously with customers, co-workers, and individuals in other departments.
Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines.
Ability to interface with outside agencies at all levels.
Ability to learn and consistently follow set workflow processes.
Typically, sedentary work.
Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word and receive detailed information through oral communication.
Substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers, and close visual acuity to operate a computer.
Ability to visually differentiate between color-coded lines and symbols associated with AutoCAD and/or graphic design tools.
Employee must remain alert and aware of their surroundings at all times and maintain the ability to respond to changing circumstances in a timely manner.
Must be able to work successfully with diverse groups of people.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in industrial technology or related technical field is preferred.
Experience with AutoCAD or comparable design software is preferred.
Experience in electric distribution and field-type work involving streets, grades, and subdivisions is preferred.

Responsibilities

Designs residential, commercial, and industrial electrical line extensions and services to provide service to new customer.
Reviews plats and plans from developers or other agencies for availability, adequacy, and location of electric facilities/services and possible conflicts.
Designs relocations and adjustments to City Utilities' (CU) electric facilities as required for highway and street widening projects, sewer projects, or any related type of project requiring relocations or adjustments.
Modifies or upgrades CU's existing electrical facilities for residential, commercial, and industrial customers due to load or system changes, building additions, or other construction activities.
Prepares job sketches, drawings, material estimates, cost estimates, authorizations, and construction labor estimates, as may be required.
Prepares engineering drawings for construction of facilities to upgrade and/or maintain the reliability of the transmission and distribution system.
Reviews projects for compliance to city, state, and national codes.
Designs whiteway and street lighting systems.
Design work referenced above is subject to the approval of a Registered Professional Engineer to assure compliance with federal, state, or local requirements.
Assists as Contractor Assistance Personnel as needed. This work may be during or after normal working hours.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.