Electrical Distribution Designer

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

 

$30.66 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 the design of residential, commercial, industrial, overhead and underground electric distribution facilities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Meet with members, developers and contractors, consultants, and government entities to discuss the process and procedures for supplying electric power. Meet as required to completion of distribution projects.
• Research, acquire record, prepare, and verify required overhead or URD easements.
• Notarize easements as necessary per customer request.
• Research to ensure customer deed information is correct and up dated.
• Check ROW easements. Obtain ROW permits if called for.
• Obtain road crossing permits.
• Assess load requirements to size correct transformer. Notify warehouse of material/ transformer requirements.
• Notify Meter shop of CT or Trans Socket requirements.
• Read and interpret blue prints and specifications.
• Create designs and materials lists for overhead and underground distribution facilities
• Review as builds. Correct as needed.
• Edit GIS to ensure accuracy and connectivity.
• Draw new distribution facilities within the Global Information System
• Call locates to insure equipment can be installed at location.
• Request vegetation clearing or trimming from Vegetation Maintenance Department.
• Investigate customer complaints. Determine problem and recommend solution(s).
• Send joint use letters
• Inspect Overhead and URD line extensions.
• Prepare cost estimates for new line extensions and relocations.
• Oversee project(s). Ensure projects are completed to specifications on time, and within budget.
• Record survey measurements and descriptive data using notes, drawings, sketches and plats

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• Utilize surveying instruments such as prisms, theodolites and measuring equipment, chain saws and assorted tools
• Coordinate with right of way, construction crews, department planners and pole contacts departments
• Interpret, adhere to and enforce the company safety policy, the Line Extension Policy and the National Electric Safety Code
• Prepare small scale distribution design with minimal supervision
• Provide proper and routine maintenance and care for assigned vehicles and tools
• Operate PEC vehicle(s) for business purposes in accordance with applicable Federal, State, local law and PEC policies and procedures
• Maintain driver eligibility through appropriate valid Texas Driver’s License and driving record in accordance with PEC policy
• Maintain the security of confidential information
• Stay abreast of advances in technology
• Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned

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Supervisory and/or Leadership Responsibilities

None

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data or processing information
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and the National Electric Safety Code requirements relevant to distribution design issues            
• Knowledge of mathematics.