Halff Associates, Inc.
Electric Distribution Designer, San Antonio, TX
Halff Associates, Inc., San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208
Overview
Electrical Distribution Designer, San Antonio, TX
Halff is seeking a Electric Distribution Designer to join us in our San Antonio office. The ideal candidate would bring at least 2 years of experience working in ESRI Utility Network (UN) or an ESRI enterprise multi-user data ArcGIS environment. The general designer role focuses on the coordination and design of installations, extensions and/or system improvements related to the Electrical Distribution Systems. The position will use ESRI software for gas facility edits, ensure special accuracy, perform job evaluations, reconcile and post activities in the production GIS database.
What you will do:
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
What you will need:
At least 2 years of experience working in ESRI Utility Network (UN) or an ESRI enterprise multi-user data ArcGIS environment.
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
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
Associates degree in Science with a concentration in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical or related field from an accredited university
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
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. Overtime may be required due to business demands.
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.
The Halff Electric Distribution Advantage:
More than two decades of expertise in the electric utility industry with a deep understanding and proficiency in electric power.
We take a collaborative approach with an emphasis on integrated teamwork and partnership with our clients.
Rigorous quality assurance and quality control measures to ensure excellence.
Funding resources assistance. We can cut through the red tape that comes along with accepting grants and other funding types.
Learn more about Halff\'s Electric Distribution services, check out some of our projects, and meet our team
The Halff Electric Distribution Services:
Overhead and underground electric distribution engineering
Distribution system analysis
Voltage conversions
Roadway-related relocations
State, federal, and local permitting
Standards development
Company Overview:
Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed - and purposed - for people. Since 1950, we\'ve been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality.
Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It\'s no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America.
Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways. You can view Halff\'s full complement of services here
Halff has over 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Arizona, and Georgia. For a full list of our locations, click here
We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to:
Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance
Long-term and short-term disability insurance
Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran\'s Day for our veterans)
Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
529 College Savings Plan
Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
Employee Assistance Plan
Click here for a more comprehensive list of Halff\'s benefits
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.
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Education Associates of Engineering Technology (preferred) • High School (required)
Experience 2 years: Experience working in ESRI Utility Network (UN) or an ESRI enterprise multi-user data ArcGIS environment (required)
Exceptional knowledge and demonstrated application of relevant design and construction standards and applicable code requirements (required)
Extensive knowledge and demonstrated application of Electric Line Extension Policy and Gas Line Extension Policy (required)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Halff is seeking a Electric Distribution Designer to join us in our San Antonio office. The ideal candidate would bring at least 2 years of experience working in ESRI Utility Network (UN) or an ESRI enterprise multi-user data ArcGIS environment. The general designer role focuses on the coordination and design of installations, extensions and/or system improvements related to the Electrical Distribution Systems. The position will use ESRI software for gas facility edits, ensure special accuracy, perform job evaluations, reconcile and post activities in the production GIS database.
What you will do:
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
What you will need:
At least 2 years of experience working in ESRI Utility Network (UN) or an ESRI enterprise multi-user data ArcGIS environment.
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
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
Associates degree in Science with a concentration in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical or related field from an accredited university
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
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. Overtime may be required due to business demands.
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.
The Halff Electric Distribution Advantage:
More than two decades of expertise in the electric utility industry with a deep understanding and proficiency in electric power.
We take a collaborative approach with an emphasis on integrated teamwork and partnership with our clients.
Rigorous quality assurance and quality control measures to ensure excellence.
Funding resources assistance. We can cut through the red tape that comes along with accepting grants and other funding types.
Learn more about Halff\'s Electric Distribution services, check out some of our projects, and meet our team
The Halff Electric Distribution Services:
Overhead and underground electric distribution engineering
Distribution system analysis
Voltage conversions
Roadway-related relocations
State, federal, and local permitting
Standards development
Company Overview:
Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed - and purposed - for people. Since 1950, we\'ve been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality.
Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It\'s no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America.
Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways. You can view Halff\'s full complement of services here
Halff has over 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Arizona, and Georgia. For a full list of our locations, click here
We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to:
Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance
Long-term and short-term disability insurance
Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran\'s Day for our veterans)
Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
529 College Savings Plan
Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
Employee Assistance Plan
Click here for a more comprehensive list of Halff\'s benefits
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.
#LI-SV1
Education Associates of Engineering Technology (preferred) • High School (required)
Experience 2 years: Experience working in ESRI Utility Network (UN) or an ESRI enterprise multi-user data ArcGIS environment (required)
Exceptional knowledge and demonstrated application of relevant design and construction standards and applicable code requirements (required)
Extensive knowledge and demonstrated application of Electric Line Extension Policy and Gas Line Extension Policy (required)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
#J-18808-Ljbffr