Electrical Distribution Designer, Associate

Pedernales Electric Cooperative

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the design of residential, commercial, industrial, overhead and underground electric distribution facilities in support of the Cooperative’s strategic initiatives.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Valid Texas Driver’s License and Motor Vehicle Report that comply with PEC policy
Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data or processing information
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service
Knowledge of mathematics
Skilled in time management
Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing
Ability to anticipate, identify, analyze and resolve conflict and problems

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety and reliability of Joint Use entities
Accompany designers and meet with members, developers and contractors, consultants and government entities to discuss the process and procedures for supplying electric power
Research, acquire record, prepare and verify required overhead or URD easements
Research to ensure customer deed information is correct and updated
Check right of way easements and obtain permits, if required
Obtain road crossing permits
Notify warehouse of material/transformer requirements
Assist designers with notification to the Meter Shop of Current Transformer Trans Socket requirements
Assist designers in creating designs and materials lists for overhead and underground distribution facilities
Draw new distribution facilities within the Global Information System
Assist in requesting vegetation clearing or trimming from the Vegetation Maintenance Department
Assist the planners with sending joint use letters
Inspect overhead and URD line extensions
Assist with the preparation of cost estimates for new line extensions and relocations
Learn to utilize survey measurements such as prisms, theodolites and measuring equipment, chain saws and assorted tools
Coordinate with other departments, i.e., right of way, construction, department planners and pole contacts
Learn, interpret, adhere to and enforce company policies, i.e., Safety, Line Extension and the National Electric Safety Code
Prepare small scale distribution design with supervision
Provide proper and routine maintenance and care for assigned vehicles and tools
Operate PEC vehicle(s) for business purposes in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local law and PEC policies and procedures
Maintain driver eligibility through appropriate valid Texas Driver's License and driving record in accordance with PEC policy
Maintain the security of confidential information
Stay abreast of advances in technology
Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned