CPS Energy

General Designer 1

LocationSan Antonio, TX
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

We are engineers, high line workers, power plant managers, accountants, electricians, project coordinators, risk analysts, customer service operators, community representatives, safety and security specialists, communicators, human resources partners, information technology technicians and much, much more. We are 3,500 people committed to enhancing the lives of the communities we serve. Together, we are powering the growth and success of our community progress every day!


Deadline to apply: May 2, 2025


Pay Grade


9

Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level


Position Summary

This role focuses on the coordination and design of installations, extensions and/or system improvements. Specific work varies by area.


Tasks And Responsibilities

Residential Developments - Designs the installation of overhead line extensions, underground electric line extensions and gas main extensions for new residential subdivisions and apartment complexes.
Landbase Services – coordinates the verification of edits, QA/QC, and closing of as-built designs with Designers, Construction personnel, Site Inspectors, and Schedulers
Commercial Services - Coordinates and designs line extensions and service installations/upgrades/remodels for commercial customers.
Large Commercial Services - Coordinates and designs line extensions and service installations/upgrades/remodels for large commercial and industrial customers and developments.
Overhead Engineering - Coordinates and designs overhead electric system improvement projects and civic improvement projects.
Underground Engineering - Coordinates and designs underground electric system improvement projects and civic improvement projects.
Downtown Network Engineering - Coordinates and designs all customer service installations, system improvement projects and civic improvement projects in the Downtown Network System.
Gas Engineering - Coordinates and designs gas system improvement/renewal projects; civic improvement projects; and large line extensions and service installations/upgrades/remodels for large commercial and industrial customers and developments.
Perform all coordination with external agencies such as the City of San Antonio, TxDOT, etc.,
Conduct field surveying for the design and installation for each job, including staking pole locations and locating buried utilities
Develop job sketches and perform As-builts
Performs other project and process improvement initiatives as assigned.


Minimum Skills


Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Ability to meet goals and objectives with minimal direct supervision.

Well-developed written and verbal communication skills for interaction with all levels of personnel.

Initiative to work independently or as a member of a team, coordinating with others to achieve desired results.

Ability to work in a variety of locations such as the field, construction centers and the main office.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, electronic mail and scheduling

Ability to set priorities, organize work and make occasional exceptions.

Ability to develop and maintain working relationships with customers and support teams.


Effective interpersonal and customer service skills.


Preferred Qualifications

Associate degree in Science with a concentration in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical or related field from an accredited university
Depending on business area, preferred knowledge needed in items such as:
Overhead electric distribution design and construction standards
Designer/GIS, WMIS, and SAP
Three-phase underground electric distribution design and construction standards
Downtown Network design and construction standards
Gas design and construction standards
Electric Service Standards
Electric and Gas Line Extension Policies
Relative experience in supporting utility construction & maintenance.
GIS Placement Standards
Electric and Gas asbuilt standards


Competencies


Entrepreneurial Thinking


Building and Supporting Teams


Driving Continuous Improvement


Communicates Effectively


Serving Customers


Working Safely


Minimum Education


High School Diploma or GED Equivalent


Required Certifications


Working Environment

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer and calculator.

Employee may potentially be exposed to hazardous chem, wet or humid conditions, outdoor weather, noisy and dusty environment. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business-related events. After hours work may be required.


Physical Demands

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work

CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.

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