Distribution Designer I or II Job Anchorage area,Alaska USA,Engineering

Overview

Summary:

Working in a position of progressively increasing responsibility, prepares designs leading to the construction of electric utility plant. Work in this position is carried out in consultation with a design manager or designers. Most decisions are not considered final until reviewed by a supervisor. All work specified below pertains to distribution infrastructure unless otherwise specified. Dependent on your education and experience, Designer I or Designer II would be applicable.

Reporting

Relationship

Reports To:

Designated Manager

Directs:
Designer I directs none. Designer II may be required to direct the work of lower classifications

Representative Duties

DESIGNER I

Prepares designs including construction drawings for residential services, residential service upgrades, single phase load center, streetlights and conduit installations.
Field verifies projects for design accuracy.
Obtains utility documentation related to assigned tasks.
Reports grid map inconsistencies.
Performs data collection/entry related to assignments.
Participates in field observation of operating, maintenance and construction-related practices.
Assists Distribution Designers in higher classification.
Participates in introductory orientation leading to proficiency in work order procedures, CAD/GIS services, materials management, survey field data usage, and collaboration with Member Services, System Control Department (Dispatch), Substation and Line Operations (Operations).
Prepares written technical/coordination correspondence.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

DESIGNER II DUTIES

Performs Designer I duties when assigned.
Prepares designs for the following:
- Single-phase/Three-phase overhead and underground commercial, residential, or subdivision line extensions
- Transformer installations
- Three phase load centers
- Subdivision primary and secondary facility replacement
- Single phase cable replacement projects
- Pole and pole top assembly replacement
Performs joint use requests, investigations and designs.
Performs investigations involving overhead and underground lines.
Assists Senior Designers in higher classifications.
Conducts utility(s) conflict research including encroachments.
Participates in sectionalizing and fuse coordination activities.
Conducts plan reviews for state and municipal projects and prepare draft correspondence.
Prepares documents generally associated with the preparation of a work order and construction contract.
Conducts National Electrical Safety Code clearance research.
Conducts field equipment inventories for design purposes.
Performs design calculations in support of related duties.
Uses computer programs to prepare project estimates, sag and tension calculations and calculations related to cable in conduit.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Relationships

Internal

Designated Manager:
Reports to and receives work assignments and direction. Informs manager of progress in work assignment areas.
Higher level designers within the department:
Works with when assigned, receives requests and provides assistance, exchanges information as required.
Line Extension Coordinator:
Responds to inquiries and provides information.
Right of Way Agents:
Responds to inquiries and provides information.
Other Engineering employees, managers and/or supervisors:
Responds to inquiries and provides information.
Other department/division managers and/or supervisors:
Responds to inquiries and provides information.
Employees of other departments/divisions:
Responds to inquiries and provides information.

External

Chugach consumers:
Responds to inquiries and provides information in conjunction with design responsibilities.
Municipal, State or Federal Agencies:
Works with to coordinate design or permit-related matters associated with delegated work assignments.
Other Utilities:
Works with to coordinate design-related matters associated with delegated work assignments.

Knowledge

Requires knowledge of distribution engineering design and construction techniques and related construction material and equipment related to electric utility subtransmission and/or distribution facilities consistent with the level of work responsibility for a Designer I, II, III, or Senior.
Requires knowledge of National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and Rural Electrification Administration design and construction practices consistent with the level of work responsibility for a Designer I, II, III, or Senior.
Knowledge of computer database, spreadsheet and scheduling software, project planning, project estimating, project construction inspection documentation, and as-built documentation consistent with the level of work responsibility for a Designer I, II, III, or Senior.

Abilities and Skills

Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrate the ability to perform mathematical calculations consistent with the level of work responsibility for a Designer I, II, III, or Senior.
Must have the ability to physically access rough terrain project site locations without the use of…