Electrical Distribution Designer, Lead

PHYSICAL OFFICE LOCATION: PEC Kyle Office - 1810 W FM150, Kyle, TX 78640 

 

$44.18 Minimum Starting Base Pay* + KPI Bonuses + Competitive Benefits

*Qualifications may warrant greater starting base pay within the full pay range.  Individual base pay is determined by experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for leading and coordinating the daily activities of distribution designers in the design of residential, commercial, industrial, overhead and underground electric distribution facilities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate, oversee, schedule processes and procedures for supplying electric power with key stakeholders including members, developers and contracted crews
• Plan, assign, schedule, organize and monitor the work assigned to the electrical distribution design work group
• Develop master system plans for future growth in large developments
• Coordinate the right of way permitting process with outside entities desiring to encroach upon company easements
• Obtain right of way permits
• Implement and manage solutions from conceptualization through planning, construction, project completion
• Negotiate with property owners and developers to acquire electric utility easements in support of distribution requirements
• Create designs and materials lists for distribution facilities, including residential, commercial and subdivision new line extensions
• Draw and edit new distribution facilities within the Global Information System to ensure accuracy and connectivity
• Prepare cost estimates for new line extensions and relocations
• Record survey instruments and descriptive data using notes, drawings, sketch and plats
• Utilize surveying instruments such as prisms, theodolites, measuring equipment, chain saws and assorted hand tools
• Meet with members to explain routing options, procedures, fees, services and company policies
• Coordinate with project managers, department members, construction crews and department planners to determine right of way requirements
• Coordinate pre-development and pre-construction meetings
• Research property ownership, using various resources, including title companies, real estate office, county court clerk and appraisal offices
• Obtain permission from property owners and regulatory authorities for access and permits
• Prepare and review easements and exhibits, including property descriptions

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• Develop, enhance and maintain property ownership lists for special projects
• Interpret, adhere to, and enforce the company safety policy, the Line Extension Policy and the National Electric Safety Code
• Inspect the URD construction and maintenance of cooperative facilities
• Serve as the primary contact for the customer during the construction process
• Prepare large scale distribution design with minimal supervision
• Provide proper and routine maintenance and care for assigned vehicle and associated hand tools
• Assist and review the work of lesser experienced Electrical Distribution Designers
• Ensure contractors and district construction crews have met all cooperative specifications and regulations
• Inspect underground infrastructure installed by contractors to ensure they meet all cooperative specifications for installation  
• Notify supervisors and other appropriate personnel of problems encountered in the inspection process
• Make recommendations for process improvements and solutions to problems
• Mentor less experienced Electrical Distribution staff
• Act as subject matter expert on electrical distribution design issues
• Provide day to day technical direction
• Perform Notary duties
• Operate PEC vehicle(s) fo