Distribution Designer I or II

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.

• Reports To:
  
  Designated Manager
• Directs:
  Designer I directs none

Designer II may be required to direct the work of lower classifications

• 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.
• 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, Chugach operating procedures, materials management, utilization of CAD/GIS services, utilization of survey field data and working with Member Services, System Control Department (Dispatch), and Substation and Line Operations (Operations).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• 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 prepares 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.

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.

• 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…