CPS Energy

General Designer 2

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: April 11, 2025


Pay Grade


11

Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level


Position Summary

The general designer role focuses on the coordination and design of installations, extensions and/or system improvements related to the Gas System. The position will use of ESRI software for gas facility edits, ensure special accuracy, perform job evaluations, reconcile and post activities in the production GIS database.


Tasks And Responsibilities

Landbase Services – coordinates the verification of edits, QA/QC, and closing of as-built designs with Designers, Construction personnel, Site Inspectors, and Schedulers.
Overhead Engineering - Coordinates and designs overhead electric system improvement projects and civic improvement projects.
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.
Create, edit, analyze and implement gas facility data updates from job construction sketches, as-built sheets, or mobile applications using standardized CPS symbology and data placement business rules, related to civic improvement, rehab or other existing work.
Validate gas line pressure discrepancies, confirm gas service measurement and feature placement consistency.
Produce specialty Gas facility mapping and data product requests for internal and external use.
Maintain and ensure successful GIS data exports to critical modeling and outage applications such as ADMS, Gas SCADA, and Gas Hydraulic Modeling software
Follow business rules and generate reports to improve the data quality for export to other systems
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

Exceptional knowledge and demonstrated application of relevant design and construction standards and applicable code requirements

Extensive knowledge and demonstrated application of Electric Line Extension Policy and Gas Line Extension Policy.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with minimum supervision verified through assessments.


Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional customer service

Demonstrated ability to prepare high quality job sketches utilizing GIS.

Demonstrated ability to perform accurate and timely as-builts.

Ability to meet goals and objectives with minimal direct supervision

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.

Demonstrated ability to forge strong relationships across levels and organizational lines of business.

Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and coordinate all projects to meet due dates.

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

Ability to multi-task various critical work assignments in a fast paced environment in a professional manner

Demonstrated positive interpersonal behaviors toward CPS Energy, associates, and customers.


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:
Designer/GIS, WMIS, and SAP
Gas design and construction standards
Gas Line Extension Policies
Relative experience in supporting utility construction & maintenance.
GIS Placement Standards
Gas as-built standards
Functional GIS experience in the Gas utility industry
Demonstrated experience to use and develop effective QAQC processes to maintain GIS data integrity requirements
Documented experience working in ESRI Utility Network (UN) or an ESRI enterprise multi-user data ArcGIS environment


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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