Technician, Power Delivery

Cobb, Fendley & Associates • San Antonio, TX

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

CobbFendley is seeking an experienced Power Delivery Technician for its San Antonio, Texas office. The technician supports project managers, project engineers, and designers by preparing design and construction drawings and related project documentation for overhead and underground electric distribution facilities. The role uses engineering and drafting software, survey information, utility records, and field data to support infrastructure design, construction, and maintenance projects.

The position is full-time and generally requires 40 hours per week. Standard operating hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM CST, with a generally unpaid one-hour lunch break. Hours may fluctuate with department needs, including overtime. A hybrid schedule may be available after the department-established training period. Most work takes place in a professional office, with some travel to client offices and outdoor environments for observations and field verification.

CobbFendley describes its culture as collaborative, committed to a safe and inclusive work environment, and focused on building communities with integrity. The company offers onboarding and development opportunities, compensation and benefits, paid parental leave for FMLA-eligible employees, an extended winter holiday office closure, and community engagement initiatives.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or a demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Knowledge of standard drafting techniques, technical standards, and established procedures used to support infrastructure design, construction, and maintenance.
• Skill using industry-standard engineering and drafting software, such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, ArcGIS, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to use spreadsheets, word processing, and standard office software to compile data, support technical documentation, and assist with reporting and recordkeeping.
• Ability to apply client standards and appropriate industry standards in preparing designs and related documents.
• Ability to work collaboratively, deliver accurate work, adapt to changing priorities, and uphold safety requirements.
• No experience is required for the Emerging experience level described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in a design, engineering, surveying, or related discipline, often focused on drafting, civil design, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, or ArcGIS.
• Practical experience in power delivery design or related technical work; the posting describes the hire as experienced but also states that no experience is required for the Emerging level.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers, project engineers, and designers with technical design tasks for various projects.
• Use engineering and drafting software to produce plan and profile drawings, including cross-sections and underground utilities, from survey files or record drawings.
• Develop sketches, drawings, specifications, and other supplied data into final construction drawings.
• Complete simple redline markups and incorporate review comments with guidance.
• Interpret survey notes, utility records, and civil plans to create accurate base drawings.
• Perform basic calculations involving elevations, grades, utility dimensions, and material quantities.
• Support collection of field data or utility record information when required.
• Follow QA/QC processes under supervision and self-check drawings and data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Maintain organized project files, records, and documentation, and comply with company standards and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with supervisors, project managers, mentors, and internal personnel to complete assignments.
• Develop skills in interpreting survey data, utility records, and engineering plans.
• Work with internal clients daily, escalate concerns when needed, and deliver assigned work accurately and on schedule.
• Apply client and industry standards, guidelines, specifications, practices, and procedures when preparing layouts of overhead and/or underground electric distribution facilities.
• Prepare manual or computer-assisted design and construction drawings, cost estimates, bills of materials, and other documents and reports for construction and maintenance projects.
• Assist with load studies on distribution circuits and transformers, and investigate circuit reliability and voltage issues to determine corrective action.
• Prepare and submit required reports and correspondence.
• Use client and company information systems to track and update design activities.
• Acquire field data needed to prepare designs; conduct field verification of equipment and mark or stake new facilities.
• Handle contacts with clients and other agencies in connection with project design responsibilities.
• Conduct independent research, adapt to changing priorities, work collaboratively, deliver accurate work, and maintain a professional attitude and integrity.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• 401(k) matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employer-funded and voluntary life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Continuing education programs
• Fully paid parental leave for FMLA-eligible employees: eight weeks for maternity cases and two weeks for paternity or adoption cases
• Extended office closure from December 25 through January 1
• New-hire onboarding and integration program
• Professional and personal development through in-house training and collaborative resources
• Community engagement initiatives focused on STEM education, hunger relief, and sustainable solutions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED