Electric Technician

This position is responsible for maintenance and creation of all electric system maps, drawings, drawing files and system data base using both manual and computer aided equipment. Responsible for the creation of a variety of documents and original drawings; for the interpretation of field and survey notes.

* Completes electrical distribution designs and layouts using CADD, (AutoCAD or Brics

CAD) ArcGIS or other electronic design programs.

* Draws construction plans for electrical distribution upgrades , customer service upgrades, layout and costing of new construction. Designs and creates orthographic (2D) drawings.

* Assists Electric, Water, Wastewater, and Traffic Utility personnel in collecting system data and obtaining other general information from system maps, updating the prospective GIS layers for those utilities.

* Maintains drawing files, maps, data bases and related records. Maintains district maps for ITIC (Kansas One-Call).

* Assists in creating, maintain, display and updating the Geographic Information Systems (ArcGIS) databases which updates CYME Engineering software.

* Assists in conducting preliminary review and analysis of project requests, including investigating viability, need, costs, and related project details.

* Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, subordinates, other City employees, engineers, sub-contractors, surveyors and the public.

* Assists other staff with construction project layout and staking.

* Work with staff to produce and update detailed drawings for electric department personnel and contractors to use during construction.

* Work with meter technician to update GIS system maps that track installed electric department revenue meters .

* Perform other duties related to the operation of the department and the City including additional duties that meet the diverse needs of its community.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Skills in the use of drafting instruments and techniques. Knowledge of mathematics and electrical engineering practices. Working knowledge of state-of-the-art computer systems used in an electric utility environment. Skills in working with software used in system engineering, such as Auto Cad and CYME, or other computer aided drafting software. Ability to organize and maintain records. Ability to communicate with other city employees and the general public.

Ability to read and understand mechanical, architectural, and civil drawings. Knowledge of electrical power distribution.

Education, Certification and

Experience:

High school diploma or GED. Completion of a two-year technical degree requiring drafting and engineering courses; and one to three years' experience in engineering and drafting; or an equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the desired qualifications. Valid Kansas driver's license required. Must obtain a Kansas Driver's License within 90 days of establishing residency.

Environment:
Majority of work is performed indoors. May on occasion work outside in all types of weather conditions. Extreme, moderate and temperate cold and heat; hail, snow, high & gusty winds, rain, sleet, and dust.

Surfaces:
Asphalt, concrete, dirt, mud, sand, ice, grass, slick and gravel.