Distribution Designer I or II
Chugach Electric Careers, Anchorage, AK, United States
Job Description
Summary: Working in a position of progressively increasing responsibility, prepares designs leading to the construction of electric utility plant. Work in this position is carried out in consultation with a design manager or designers. Most decisions are not considered final until reviewed by a supervisor. All work specified below pertains to distribution infrastructure unless otherwise specified.
Reporting Relationship Reports To: Designated Manager.
Directs: Designer I directs none. Designer II may be required to direct the work of lower classifications.
Representative Duties Designer I Duties
Prepares designs including construction drawings for residential services, residential service upgrades, single phase load center, streetlights and conduit installations.
Field verifies projects for design accuracy.
Obtains utility documentation related to assigned tasks.
Reports grid map inconsistencies.
Performs data collection/entry related to assignments.
Participates in field observation of operating, maintenance and construction-related practices.
Assists Distribution Designers in higher classification.
Participates in introductory orientation leading to proficiency in work order procedures, Chugach operating procedures, materials management, utilization of CAD/GIS services, utilization of survey field data and working with Member Services, System Control Department (Dispatch), and Substation and Line Operations (Operations).
Prepares written technical/coordination correspondence.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Designer II Duties
Performs Designer I duties when assigned.
Prepares designs for the following:
Single-phase/Three-phase overhead and underground commercial, residential, or subdivision line extensions
Transformer installations
Three phase load centers
Subdivision primary and secondary facility replacement
Single phase cable replacement projects
Pole and pole top assembly replacement
Performs joint use requests, investigations and designs.
Performs investigations involving overhead and underground lines.
Assists Senior Designers in higher classifications.
Conducts utility(s) conflict research including encroachments.
Participates in sectionalizing and fuse coordination activities.
Conducts plan reviews for state and municipal projects and prepares draft correspondence.
Prepares documents generally associated with the preparation of a work order and construction contract.
Conducts National Electrical Safety Code clearance research.
Conducts field equipment inventories for design purposes.
Performs design calculations in support of related duties.
Uses computer programs to prepare project estimates, sag, tension calculations and calculations related to cable in conduit.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge
Requires knowledge of distribution engineering design and construction techniques and related construction material and equipment related to electric utility subtransmission and/or distribution facilities consistent with the level of work responsibility for a Designer I, II, III, or Senior.
Requires knowledge of National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and Rural Electrification Administration design and construction practices consistent with the level of work responsibility for a Designer I, II, III, or Senior.
Knowledge of computer database, spreadsheet and scheduling software, project planning, project estimating, project construction inspection documentation, and as-built documentation consistent with the level of work responsibility for a Designer I, II, III, or Senior.
Abilities and Skills
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrate the ability to perform mathematical calculations consistent with the level of work responsibility for a Designer I, II, III, or Senior.
Must have the ability to physically access rough terrain project site locations without the use of motor operated equipment.
Working Conditions
Design work will normally be performed in a standard office environment.
Field work in all types of weather conditions will also be required.
Some out-of-town work may also be required.
Must possess valid Alaska driver’s license.
Some overtime may be required.
Experience Designer I Qualifications: Two (2) years combined work experience in computer aided design (CAD), geographic information systems (GIS), surveying, other engineering disciplines, utility line design, electrical construction, or in a position directly related to electric utility distribution line design/construction.
Education High School Diploma or GED and completion of six (6) college semester credit hours in Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus and/or Physics (or directly related coursework) plus an additional three (3) college semester credit hours in either of the following:
CAD and/or GIS
Civil, mechanical and/or electrical engineering
Additional coursework towards a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering is preferred.
Designer II Qualifications
Successful completion of a four (4) year Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or engineering science.
OR Documented completion of two (2) years towards a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or engineering science and two (2) years of applicable and progressively more responsible work experience in related electric utility distribution design.
OR High school diploma or equivalent and five (5) years of documented progressively more responsible work experience in directly related electrical distribution.
OR Successful completion of a Designer I training program and grade 9 (Designer II) proficiency exam. Must meet all qualification requirements of Designer II before April 1 or October 1 to qualify for the proficiency exam.
Equal Employment Opportunity It is a policy of Chugach Electric Association, Inc., to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, age, or any other classification protected by applicable, federal, state, or local law. Chugach is also an affirmative action employer. Chugach Electric does not sponsor employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application and throughout employment. Employees must be able to provide documentation to Chugach Electric to show their identity and authorization to work.
Benefits Health Benefits (Available through IBEW with the Alaska Electrical Trust Fund):
Medical & RX
Dental
Vision
Financial Security:
401K Plan
Defined Benefit (Pension through IBEW)
Dependent Flex Spending Account
Life Insurance Benefits:
Basic Life Insurance paid for by Chugach Electric
Supplemental Life Insurance
Work, Life, Health:
160 hours vacation for the first year
10 Paid Holidays + 3 Float Holidays
Employee Assistance Program
MetLife Will Preparation
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Reporting Relationship Reports To: Designated Manager.
Directs: Designer I directs none. Designer II may be required to direct the work of lower classifications.
Representative Duties Designer I Duties
Prepares designs including construction drawings for residential services, residential service upgrades, single phase load center, streetlights and conduit installations.
Field verifies projects for design accuracy.
Obtains utility documentation related to assigned tasks.
Reports grid map inconsistencies.
Performs data collection/entry related to assignments.
Participates in field observation of operating, maintenance and construction-related practices.
Assists Distribution Designers in higher classification.
Participates in introductory orientation leading to proficiency in work order procedures, Chugach operating procedures, materials management, utilization of CAD/GIS services, utilization of survey field data and working with Member Services, System Control Department (Dispatch), and Substation and Line Operations (Operations).
Prepares written technical/coordination correspondence.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Designer II Duties
Performs Designer I duties when assigned.
Prepares designs for the following:
Single-phase/Three-phase overhead and underground commercial, residential, or subdivision line extensions
Transformer installations
Three phase load centers
Subdivision primary and secondary facility replacement
Single phase cable replacement projects
Pole and pole top assembly replacement
Performs joint use requests, investigations and designs.
Performs investigations involving overhead and underground lines.
Assists Senior Designers in higher classifications.
Conducts utility(s) conflict research including encroachments.
Participates in sectionalizing and fuse coordination activities.
Conducts plan reviews for state and municipal projects and prepares draft correspondence.
Prepares documents generally associated with the preparation of a work order and construction contract.
Conducts National Electrical Safety Code clearance research.
Conducts field equipment inventories for design purposes.
Performs design calculations in support of related duties.
Uses computer programs to prepare project estimates, sag, tension calculations and calculations related to cable in conduit.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge
Requires knowledge of distribution engineering design and construction techniques and related construction material and equipment related to electric utility subtransmission and/or distribution facilities consistent with the level of work responsibility for a Designer I, II, III, or Senior.
Requires knowledge of National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and Rural Electrification Administration design and construction practices consistent with the level of work responsibility for a Designer I, II, III, or Senior.
Knowledge of computer database, spreadsheet and scheduling software, project planning, project estimating, project construction inspection documentation, and as-built documentation consistent with the level of work responsibility for a Designer I, II, III, or Senior.
Abilities and Skills
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrate the ability to perform mathematical calculations consistent with the level of work responsibility for a Designer I, II, III, or Senior.
Must have the ability to physically access rough terrain project site locations without the use of motor operated equipment.
Working Conditions
Design work will normally be performed in a standard office environment.
Field work in all types of weather conditions will also be required.
Some out-of-town work may also be required.
Must possess valid Alaska driver’s license.
Some overtime may be required.
Experience Designer I Qualifications: Two (2) years combined work experience in computer aided design (CAD), geographic information systems (GIS), surveying, other engineering disciplines, utility line design, electrical construction, or in a position directly related to electric utility distribution line design/construction.
Education High School Diploma or GED and completion of six (6) college semester credit hours in Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus and/or Physics (or directly related coursework) plus an additional three (3) college semester credit hours in either of the following:
CAD and/or GIS
Civil, mechanical and/or electrical engineering
Additional coursework towards a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering is preferred.
Designer II Qualifications
Successful completion of a four (4) year Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or engineering science.
OR Documented completion of two (2) years towards a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or engineering science and two (2) years of applicable and progressively more responsible work experience in related electric utility distribution design.
OR High school diploma or equivalent and five (5) years of documented progressively more responsible work experience in directly related electrical distribution.
OR Successful completion of a Designer I training program and grade 9 (Designer II) proficiency exam. Must meet all qualification requirements of Designer II before April 1 or October 1 to qualify for the proficiency exam.
Equal Employment Opportunity It is a policy of Chugach Electric Association, Inc., to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, age, or any other classification protected by applicable, federal, state, or local law. Chugach is also an affirmative action employer. Chugach Electric does not sponsor employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application and throughout employment. Employees must be able to provide documentation to Chugach Electric to show their identity and authorization to work.
Benefits Health Benefits (Available through IBEW with the Alaska Electrical Trust Fund):
Medical & RX
Dental
Vision
Financial Security:
401K Plan
Defined Benefit (Pension through IBEW)
Dependent Flex Spending Account
Life Insurance Benefits:
Basic Life Insurance paid for by Chugach Electric
Supplemental Life Insurance
Work, Life, Health:
160 hours vacation for the first year
10 Paid Holidays + 3 Float Holidays
Employee Assistance Program
MetLife Will Preparation
#J-18808-Ljbffr