Electric Distribution Designer

Position Summary

Responsible for evaluating residential and commercial development service requirements, researching property details, updating geographic features, and assessing existing TCEC plant and equipment to support the design, construction, inspection, maintenance, and accounting of overhead and underground electrical distribution facilities. This includes but is not limited to creating CAD exhibits that reflect planned electrical facilities for service, collaborating with business development to ensure easement requirements are met, and creating designs for producing material lists and cost estimates that reflect the infrastructure required to serve developments.

Essential Job Functions

Position Requirements

+ High School Diploma or equivalent + Prefer Associates degree in relevant field. + Electrical Staking/Design certificate or equivalent + Prefer 2+ years of experience in electric utility system design or similar. + Required to be self-sufficient and operate independently with direction, need, and efficiency at times. + On-going training on GPS equipment and field staking software. + On-going training related to loop calculations, transformer sizing, voltage drop, etc. + Possess excellent oral and written communications skills. + Speak and understand the English language fluently. + Ability to use AutoCAD tools to design subdivision infrastructure for presentation to developers. + Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. + Must be able to apply engineering theory to the design of electric distribution lines. + Must be able to understand GIS mapping terminology, survey concepts, and basic ESRI concepts. + Must be able to interpret system maps, engineering drawings, and staking sheets. + Ability to learn and apply basic computer, technical, and mathematical skills. + Must work well in a team environment. + Must have and maintain a valid Texas State Driver's License, minimum Class C. If a valid Texas State Driver's License has not been obtained, then it must be acquired in a reasonable amount of time as specified by the cooperative.

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Physical Demands

(Scale: Rarely = Less than 5%, Occasionally = 5% - 25%, Frequently = More than 25%)