El Paso Electric

DIST DESIGNER ASSOCIATE - STAFF

El Paso, TX

Full-time

$61,000-$106,000

About This Job

COMPANY OVERVIEW

El Paso Electric (EPE) is a regional energy provider engaged in generation, transmission, and distribution services to power approximately 460,000 customers in a 10,000-square-mile area of the Rio Grande Valley in west Texas and southern New Mexico. We invite you to visit epelectric.com to learn more about EPE and our strategic initiatives. Join o r EPE Team, and TOGETHER, we will transform the energy landscape.

DATE POSTED: 06/16/2025 CLOSING DATE: 06/30/2025 GRADE LEVEL: 51 - 53 DEPARTMENT: Distribution Design STARTING SALARY: $61,000 - $106,000 Salary is commensurate with experience.

JOB FAMILY SUMMARY PURPOSE:

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor-Distribution Design, responsible for the design and coordination of the construction of electrical distribution facilities. This includes designing and coordinating the construction of Company-driven Service Betterment jobs to maintain and improve the distribution system.

EDUCATION:

Associate’s Degree in Engineering Technology or a related field;

OR Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering;

OR An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

EXPERIENCE:

0-4 years or more of experience.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience, and be able to explain and demonstrate with or without a reasonable accommodation that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

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Knowledge of power engineering, electric distribution system design and construction, standards and practices, engineering economics and statistics, and power factor studies.

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Ability to analyze data, perform complex engineering analysis, and prepare comprehensive reports.

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Knowledge of surveying methods, materials used, and mechanical concepts.

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Ability to coordinate, organize, and prioritize tasks and perform complex calculations.

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Effective verbal and written communication skills.

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Ability to maintain a strong sense of propriety concerning confidential matters.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

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Design complex overhead and underground electrical distribution systems.

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Prepare work orders, including drawings, construction specifications, and material and labor costs.

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Perform research, field work, surveys terrain, draw field sketches, and take field notes and measurements as needed.

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Mark location of all new overhead and underground electrical facilities.

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Perform field inspections to ensure compliance with Company design and construction standards.

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Coordinate all phases of the line extension process with Company staff, other utilities, and a variety of agencies.

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Prepare requisitions for the purchase of non-stock materials, equipment, and/or services required for work order construction.

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Prepare and/or assist in the preparation of Line Extension Agreements with customers in compliance with the Company’s Line Extension Policy.

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Prepare and/or assist in the preparation of non-refundable billing memos related to existing electric services, temporary construction service, relocation or removal of Company facilities, and sale of Company equipment, in accordance with the Company’s Line Extension Policy.

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Participate in the Distribution department’s assigned Duty schedule for trouble and emergencies and restoration of power during outages.

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Cross-train in the Transmission, Substation & Relaying, and Distribution Systems and Distribution Dispatch Departments to become more knowledgeable in all aspects of the Transmission & Distribution Division.

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Comply with all applicable Company policies, procedures, and code of ethics as well as all applicable governmental laws and regulations.

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Perform other related tasks that are not included but are within the context of the duties defined.

If you are interested in applying for this position, you must apply online by5:00 PM on June 30, 2025. (Please scroll back up to the "Apply Now" button)