Distribution Design and Joint-Use Engineer

OBJECTIVE

The position of Distribution Design and Joint-Use Engineer is a position involved with all activities necessary to procure easements and design new and upgraded electrical facilities for new and existing customers as well as major construction projects and subdivision developments. It also coordinates field engineering and meetings with Pole Attachers/Joint-Use relations.

• Coordinate new pole attachment requests with Attachers and Joint-Use Contractors.
• Coordinate on-site and virtual meetings with Attachers to resolve clearance violations, discuss new pole attachment requests, and Joint-Use Audit related issues.
• Assist the Manager of Engineering Services in forming and conducting a Pole Attachment Audit based on Public Service Commission’s requirements.
• Assist the Manager of Engineering Services in the development of new and revised Pole Attachment/Joint-Use contracts.
• Assist the Manager of Engineering Services with the review and revision of Public Service Commission Pole Attachment and Joint-Use related Tariffs and Regulation.
• Assist the Manager of Engineering Services in training in-house employees as well as contractors on NESC clearances, updates to Joint-Use related practices and changes, and revisions to Clark Energy construction specifications.
• Meet with customers to procure easements and design new and upgraded electrical service facilities under frequent deadlines and schedules.
• Explain and inform customers of utility overhead and underground service specifications.
• Explain and inform customers of fundamental electrical wiring issues.
• Resolve conflicts with respect to utility requirements and customer wishes.
• Stake and procure necessary easements and right-of-way for construction work plan projects and Kentucky Transportation Cabinet road projects.
• Utilize GIS/Staking system for all work order posting with emphasis on accuracy.
• Participate in pole treatment and inspection program.
• Enforce and respond to clearance issues per NEC and NESC provisions.
• Must manage multiple projects at once.
• Attend required training sessions, meetings, and development activities.
• Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Must comply with all PPE and safety requirements.
• Perform other functions as assigned.

• Reports to:
  
  Manager of Engineering Services
• Supervises:
  None
• Directs:
  Pole Attachment/Joint-Use Management Contractors

• Operations:
  Coordinate work and exchange information. Assist with major outage restoration efforts as required.
• Billing:
  Determine rate class and assist in billing questions.

• Member Relations:
  Assist customers with technical questions, requests and service requirements.
• Transportation Cabinet:
  Design Clark Energy facilities as needed for approval to be granted crossing permits.
• Other Utilities:
  Coordinate joint-use facilities, including all new Pole Attachment Requests.
• Construction Contractors:
  Interact during various stages of construction work plan project construction.

• Typical Schedule:
  
  This position generally follows a 4/10 schedule, working Monday through Thursday from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
• Flexibility:
  Work hours may occasionally be adjusted to meet business operational needs, including coverage during high?demand periods, holiday weeks, or special circumstances.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required. Associates Degree in Related Technical Field required. A minimum of four years of Work Plan/Joint-Use job experience may be substituted for Associates Degree.
• Must have and maintain a Valid Driver’s License.

• In-depth training and on staking procedures and design of new and upgrade of all types of system facilities.
• In-depth training and use of O-Calc or other Pole Loading Analysis software.
• In-depth training and use of Calibrated Visual Targets.
• In-depth training and use of Alden-One or other Pole Attachment Tracking software.
• In-depth training and use of Sag-10 or other Conductor Sag related software.
• In-depth training and use of NJUNS (National Joint-Use Notification System) or other Joint-Use Tracking software for pole transfers and other Joint-Use coordination.
• In-depth training and use of GIS/Staking software and PC/iPad use.
• In-depth training and use of electronic distance measuring (EDM) devices.
• In-depth training and use of GPS receivers.
• In-depth training and use of Microsoft Office suite of software.

• Prior Work Plan and Line Conversion staking experience required.

• Detailed knowledge of PC and iPad use, voltmeters and various office equipment.
• In-depth knowledge of NESC, NEC, RUS specifications, safe operation of all equipment, GIS system, all pertinent cooperative policies and processes, principles of dealing with irate customers, OSHA regulations.

• This position involves a combination of office and field work and may require working both indoors and outdoors in varying weather…