Electrical Distribution Designer, Senior

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Canyon Lake, TX, US, 78133

$36.58

Minimum Starting Base Pay* + KPI Bonuses + Competitive Benefits

Midpoint of pay range: $45.72

* Qualifications may warrant greater starting base pay within the full pay range. Individual base pay is determined by experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.

This position is responsible for advanced design of residential, commercial, industrial, overhead and underground electric distribution facilities.

• Provide proper and routine maintenance and care for assigned vehicles and assorted hand tools
• Perform cost estimates, plan material needs and follow up on progress on projects from inception to completion
• Interface regularly with contractors, engineers, developers, customers and consultants
• Provide mentoring, training and guidance to peers
• Utilize surveying instruments such as prisms, theodolites, measuring equipment, chain saws and assorted hand tools
• Interpret, adhere to and enforce the company safety policy, and the National Electric Safety Code and National Electric Code
• Mediate and diffuse issues involving irate members
• Edit within Global Information System to assure accuracy and connectivity
• Coordinate closely with key stakeholders including members, developers, consultants, contractors, and government entities to discuss the process and procedures for supplying electric power
• Research, acquire, record and verify easement information
• Implement and manage solution from conceptualization through planning and construction, to project completion and financial reconciliation

• Develop overall master plan for major residential and commercial projects exceeding 7,000 lots total build out
• Obtain right of way permits from various counties and state entities
• Coordinate with Pole Contacts department for installation or removal of attachments
• Coordinate with Vegetation Management department for ROW and easement clearing
• Evaluate environmental constraints and identify project requirements, i.e., permits, easements, aesthetics, fees, etc.
• Assess load requirements for each individual project and transformer based on members need.
• Research new material specifications and resolve basic material issues
• Knowledge of security, roadway, and other lighting design practices
• Perform complex power system calculations: voltage drop, equipment sizing, etc.
• Interpret survey data, plan, deed information and engineered construction drawings
• Develop master system plans for future growth in large developments
• Operate computer assisted engineering and design software
• Edit within Global Information System to assure accuracy and connectivity
• Prepare easements and exhibits, including property descriptions, record survey measurements and descriptive data using notes, drawings, sketches and plats
• Confer with engineers, consultants, and others about CIP projects due to growth and overload along with road widening projects

• Coordinate with right of way, construction crews, department planners and pole contacts departments
• Coordinate pre-development and pre-construction meetings with all involved departments and personnel
• Act as first contact between line construction crews and land owners regarding existing line and easements
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, warning labels, etc.
• Serve as the primary contact for the customer during the construction process
• Generate sub-division design and system implementation
• Make presentations to councils and neighborhood groups regarding overall plan and costs
• Prepare large scale distribution design with minimal supervision
• Conduct construction pre and post inspections
• Operate PEC vehicle(s) for business purposes in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local law and PEC policies and procedures
• Maintain driver eligibility through appropriate valid Texas Driver's License and driving record in accordance with PEC policy
• Maintain the security of confidential information
• Stay abreast of advances in technology
• Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned

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