Utility Designer 3

Lansing Board of Water & Light•Lansing, MI

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for performing customer communication, distribution design project management, including financial analysis, associated with utility service installation and service modification required to optimally meet or exceed BWL customer requirements. Work will be performed under the general direction of the Utility Design Supervisor.

Requirements

2 years relevant experience and 24 credit hours towards an Associate’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or electrical theory or equivalent field of study OR 3 years relevant experience
Must have proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access
Must have strong written and oral communication skills
Must possess a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record and reliable transportation

Responsibilities

Develops technical design for new and modified utility systems for customer projects which meets or exceeds customer requirements and support the integrity of the BWL’s utility systems
Designs projects, service quality and all related issues associated with customer delivery services at the BWL through leading coordination with all stakeholders
Follows BWL construction and procedural standards
Acts as a technical resource for outside contractors for engineering, construction, and drafting services
Allocates materials, prepares work orders, sketches, estimates, easements, proposals; releases packages to construction and processes service orders
Utilizes approved methods for tracking and managing work
Assists with negotiating distribution routes, cost, permits, easements and arrangements with customers, attorneys, and outside agencies such as city, county, state, government and inspection agencies
Develops revenue projections for each project to be weighed against construction cost as required
Recommends appropriate rates for project to customer
Assists in billing/service account set ups and reviews account for proper billing after construction
Follows BWL rates and Rules and Regulations
Determines costs for estimates, proposals, service agreements, and other associated project management and documentation duties
Keeps track of all current and future projects utilizing BWL approved methods
Follows-up and tracks revenue projects versus actual revenue and estimated construction cost versus actual for each project utilizing approved department software and provide budgetary updates on a quarterly basis
Performs staking’s, provides technical support to construction personnel, and conducts field checks of work in progress and competed work as needed
Attends preconstruction meetings and interfaces with onsite contractors/ developers/owners during design development and construction as required
Performs other activities associated with providing service to new and existing customers
Performs other departmental tasks as assigned
Required to follow BWL Safety Manual and wear all required personal protective equipment
Attends all required training for safety awareness

Benefits

Competitive wages
employee development
opportunity for professional growth
Robust time off benefits including vacation, free choice, sick leave, parental leave and 11 paid holidays
Comprehensive benefits package offered including medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance program
Voluntary benefits including vision, supplemental and dependent life insurance, flexible spending, AFLAC options, LifeLock anti-theft, long term care, tuition reimbursement, and BWL's Home Purchase Plan – Forgivable $5,000 loan for purchase of a home in Lansing
Retirement programs including 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan (DC) (100% company paid up to 9.5 % of base salary for BU positions and up to 13% of base salary for NBU positions), 457 Deferred Compensation matches up to $2,500 per year
Post retirement benefits offered at the respective level of coverage, co-pays and health care premium, at the same level as active employees
Two fitness centers located on site open 24/7
work life balance program
employee assistance program
free parking