Standards Coordinator

The Standards Coordinator is responsible for the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the District’s construction, material, and engineering design standards; equipment and apparatus specifications and acquisition; facilitate the District’s standards committee; and prepare technical reports in compliance with District policies and applicable government standards.

This is a non-remote position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• Develop and maintain construction standards, material standards, and design standards.
• Evaluate Engineering, construction, and maintenance procedures and make recommendations.
• Assist in the development and evaluation of maintenance and construction procedures.
• Act as the primary facilitator/coordinator for the District’s Standard Committee.
• Prepare cost estimates, engineering recommendations and other information as may be necessary to apply or recommend changes to District policy.
• Act as National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) subject matter expert for the District and review District standards for compliance with NESC.
• Perform and/or coordinate maintenance of assembly unit information in District’s work management system.
• Develop technical and economic studies to make recommendations. Prepare reports to summarize and present results.
• Assist Operations department in development of maintenance and construction procedures.
• Coordinate efforts and work with consulting engineers.
• Preform the technical functions required for procurement of materials, equipment, and contractor services. This may include but is not limited to specification and bid document preparation, evaluation of bids, and contract administration.
• Prepare and submit required documentation and other reports, in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Aid in the professional development and mentorship of the Engineering Department.
• Conduct field inspections of the transmission and distribution system to verify compliance with District standards.
• Perform other related tasks assigned by the Engineering Manager to help the Engineering department meet District goals and expectations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Associate degree from a two-year college or technical school; three (3) years of experience in utility transmission and distribution systems operations, maintenance, engineering, construction or equivalent is required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge of electric utility construction and maintenance practices, utility distribution and transmission systems, National Electric Safety Code (NESC), utility materials, equipment, and specifications, utility safety practices and regulatory requirements, and engineering and economic evaluation principles is preferred.

Must have a valid Driver’s license.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in MS Outlook, Excel, and Word. Experience with drafting software, CAD, GIS, work management, or utility asset management software is preferred.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that…