Distribution Designer I or II
Duck River Electric Membership Corporation, Anchorage, AK, United States
Overview
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. Dependent on your education and experience, Designer I or Designer II would be applicable.
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
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, CAD/GIS services, materials management, survey field data usage, and collaboration with Member Services, System Control Department (Dispatch), 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 prepare 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 and tension calculations and calculations related to cable in conduit.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Relationships
Internal
Designated Manager: Reports to and receives work assignments and direction. Informs manager of progress in work assignment areas.
Higher level designers within the department: Works with when assigned, receives requests and provides assistance, exchanges information as required.
Line Extension Coordinator: Responds to inquiries and provides information.
Right of Way Agents: Responds to inquiries and provides information.
Other Engineering employees, managers and/or supervisors: Responds to inquiries and provides information.
Other department/division managers and/or supervisors: Responds to inquiries and provides information.
Employees of other departments/divisions: Responds to inquiries and provides information.
External
Chugach consumers: Responds to inquiries and provides information in conjunction with design responsibilities.
Municipal, State or Federal Agencies: Works with to coordinate design or permit-related matters associated with delegated work assignments.
Other Utilities: Works with to coordinate design-related matters associated with delegated work assignments.
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.
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.
Benefits Health Benefits (Available through IBEW with the Alaska Electrical Trust Fund)
Medical & RX
Dental
Vision
For more information, you can contact the IBEW Hall at 907-272-6571 or visit the site without a link.
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
Designer I Qualifications Experience 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
Substitution Additional vocational education may substitute for either the required education or work experience provided the coursework is specific to power line design. For these purposes, one year of vocational education is equivalent to either six (6) college semester credit hours of the education required above or one (1) year of the required work experience.
Additional education in any of the required courses above may be substituted for the required experience. For these purposes, one (1) year of experience is equivalent to six (6) college semester credit hours of education.
Designer II Qualifications Education and Experience 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.
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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
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, CAD/GIS services, materials management, survey field data usage, and collaboration with Member Services, System Control Department (Dispatch), 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 prepare 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 and tension calculations and calculations related to cable in conduit.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Relationships
Internal
Designated Manager: Reports to and receives work assignments and direction. Informs manager of progress in work assignment areas.
Higher level designers within the department: Works with when assigned, receives requests and provides assistance, exchanges information as required.
Line Extension Coordinator: Responds to inquiries and provides information.
Right of Way Agents: Responds to inquiries and provides information.
Other Engineering employees, managers and/or supervisors: Responds to inquiries and provides information.
Other department/division managers and/or supervisors: Responds to inquiries and provides information.
Employees of other departments/divisions: Responds to inquiries and provides information.
External
Chugach consumers: Responds to inquiries and provides information in conjunction with design responsibilities.
Municipal, State or Federal Agencies: Works with to coordinate design or permit-related matters associated with delegated work assignments.
Other Utilities: Works with to coordinate design-related matters associated with delegated work assignments.
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.
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.
Benefits Health Benefits (Available through IBEW with the Alaska Electrical Trust Fund)
Medical & RX
Dental
Vision
For more information, you can contact the IBEW Hall at 907-272-6571 or visit the site without a link.
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
Designer I Qualifications Experience 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
Substitution Additional vocational education may substitute for either the required education or work experience provided the coursework is specific to power line design. For these purposes, one year of vocational education is equivalent to either six (6) college semester credit hours of the education required above or one (1) year of the required work experience.
Additional education in any of the required courses above may be substituted for the required experience. For these purposes, one (1) year of experience is equivalent to six (6) college semester credit hours of education.
Designer II Qualifications Education and Experience 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.
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