Distribution Design Engineer

I. POSITIONSUMMARY

This position is responsible for the staking of all types of distribution services and the preparation of work sketches for services to member-consumers and to assure the extension of electric service within the shortest reasonable time.

II. REPORTINGRELATIONSHIPS

A. Reports to: Engineering Manager

B. Supervises: Engineering Distribution Designer I, II, II

III. MAJORRESPONSIBILITIES

A. Designs, develops, and evaluates staking sheets and makes material breakdown on overhead and underground distribution lines and maintenance job orders in accordance with RUS specifications and NESC requirements.

B. Meets with member-consumers to explain costs, options, work to be accomplished and assess customer preferences. Obtains easements, highway permits, and other criteria.

C. Serves as a lead position for large distribution projects, which includes but is not limited to work plans, road widenings, subdivisions, industrial, and commercial projects.

D. Trains Engineering Distribution Designerin position duties.

E. Keeps Engineering Manager informed of large subdivisions, large electrical loads, and other conditions.

F. Prepares sketches for construction, dispatch maps and one-line diagrams, and verifies location of other utilities’ services; checks other utility contacts.

G. Assigns proper account numbers, map numbers and line section numbers to new accounts; also assigns rates and determines tax areas.

H. Learns certified territories and agreements with other utilities and reports to Engineering Manager any violation of adjoining electric utilities.

I. Obtains load information from consumers for new and additional services, checks flicker and overload conditions.

J. Perform yearly spot load/ information which will be used for the 4-year work plan and long-range plan.

K. Stay up to date with project deadlines and give developers and other entities updates on projects.

L. Ensures proper stocking of materials in warehouse that are needed for said projects.

M. Prepare, plan, and manage all projects in all aspects from field work, design work, and execution with Operations or Contractors.

N. Review materials with engineering manager(s) to stay up to date with industry standards and solve material issues as they arise.

O. Observes all safety rules and works closely with service/line crews and other departments.

P. As a member of the supervisory team, this position is responsible for the provision of a full range of supervisory activities including but not limited to the selection, training, and evaluation of personnel, planning and the completion of special projects as delegated.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities of personnel so classified.

The Distribution Design Engineer shall be required to perform any other duties assigned to fulfill the objective of the Cooperative.

IV. EXTERNALRELATIONSHIPS

A. Member-Consumers: Respond to their inquiries and resolve problems or directs to supervisor or appropriate personnel.

B. General Public: Maintains good relations in all contacts with the general public.

Required Skills

I. POSITIONREQUIREMENTS

Equipment Operated: Must be able to operate assigned equipment including transits, range rods and related engineering devices. A valid Texas Driver's License is required.

Abilities and Skills: Must be able to perform the activities necessary to complete work assignments described in the position description. Must be able to prepare a variety of reports with a high degree of accuracy. Good oral communication skills are required to work with a variety of member-consumers under differing circumstances. Must be able to communicate technical information clearly and accurately. Must be able to learn to use personal computers and computer terminals. Must be able to read and interpret system maps, line design books and other technical information. Bilingual English-Spanish preferred.

Physical Effort: Position activities require driving and getting in and out of vehicle several times during the day. Walking, standing, and sitting are required in the completion of duties. Maneuvers around fences, traverses tall grasses and underbrush. Position requires the use of machete or other brush cutting tools.

Working Conditions: Sixty percent of position activities are performed in the field in all kinds of weather. Some uneven terrain. Exposure to poison oak, poison ivy, insect bites, snakes, and dogs. Some overtime may be required.

After an offer of employment has been made, the cooperative requires a physical examination which will include both drug and alcohol testing.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2026 BY 11:59PM

Magic Valley Electric Cooperative is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability status, protected veteran status, national or ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation.

Required Experience

Job Knowledge and Training and Experience: Must be able to apply engineering theory in the design of electric distribution lines. This knowledge is normally obtained through the completion of a four-year electrical, mechanical engineering program leading to a bachelor’s degree. Course work and/or experience should include surveying and drafting. Must have knowledge of the National Electric Safety Code, RUS Materials and Magic Valley's engineering policies and practices. Must have successfully completed the Staking Engineering program. Should quickly become a subject matter expert in all aspects of power engineering, grid planning, diversification of loads, Operations (construction/service), electrical design, NESC/NEC/IEEE/ANSI standards, surveying, etc.