Sr. Distribution Design Technician
NaSPA, Inc., Little Rock, AR, United States
EDG Inc
Job Summary
This position may assist with training and mentoring of less experienced design technicians while performing duties, practices and processes related to the planning, cost estimating, design, construction and construction coordination for electric distribution facilities/systems. The incumbent in this position is expected to demonstrate the ability to perform routine duties and responsibilities independently.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Provide technical support to distribution engineering and field operations for the planning, extensions, upgrading and maintenance of the distribution system.
Prepare cost estimates and work instructions including drawings, material lists and related information necessary to convey design and construction intent.
Meet with external customers (builders, developers and governmental agencies) concerning service requirements and design options.
Review customer-provided site development plans, electrical one-lines and panel schedules to calculate load and transformer requirements and design.
Perform survey and layout work in the field.
Interpret property line boundaries, topographic surveys, as-built surveys, construction staking, RIGHT‑OF‑WAY staking and collection of geospatial points.
Research and collect property deed information at record facilities for the evaluation of existing or proposed easements, establish ownership information and definition of property boundaries.
Initiate designs for new construction, conversion or improvement of both overhead and underground distribution facilities.
Perform distribution line design calculations for structure loading, guying, geometric angle calculations, pole/flicker calculations, conductor sag interpretation, unitized framing design, construction practices and construction safety guidelines using industry tools and methods.
Gather all information and interpret the processes for permit acquisition involving City, County, State and Federal applications.
May initiate and execute permit applications.
Inspect work performed by associated crews to ensure construction meets design requirements, association specifications and NESC/NEC requirements.
May also entail field inspection duties including but not limited to patrolling distribution lines to assess current state, future needs, or storm restoration support.
Provide scheduled or requested status updates to supervisors, customers or other relevant parties.
Document activities in accordance with established documentation and document control practices.
Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
High School Diploma or the equivalent is required.
Associate’s degree in Electrical Technology or Engineering Technology (or similar discipline) preferred.
Ten (10) or more years’ experience in a position that directly relates to the responsibilities above is required.
One year of on-the-job experience in Graphic Tool design or electronic design software related to the position or industry is required (e.g., GDT and Maximo).
Work experience with a utility is ideal.
Coursework or on-the-job exposure to areas of distribution design such as AC voltage generation, impedance and voltage drop, three‑phase power systems, system layout, overhead lines, underground distribution systems, substations, distributed generation, substation transformers, distribution transformers, fault‑interrupting devices, fundamentals of protection and overcurrent protection.
Demonstrate the ability to understand codes and practices related to the position.
Demonstrate understanding and application of basic mathematics.
Communicate effectively and professionally with a diverse audience (customers, field workers and management).
Working Conditions
Work is primarily conducted at project construction sites within a utility company service area (may require occasional travel to other service areas). This might include electric substations, transmission, and distribution lines. Interaction with other team members, as well as supervisors and client personnel, is typical. Employees must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection. The job may involve being at more than one job site in a day and tolerating climate changes.
Physical Requirements (With or without Reasonable Accommodation)
Lift and carry 20 pounds.
Maintain sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
Maintain sufficient vision or other powers of observation to outline job assignments.
Have sufficient manual dexterity to perform routine office duties and site visits.
Possess sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes to perform office duties and travel to off‑site locations, including onshore and offshore facilities.
Other
EDG Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to a drug‑free workplace. Applicants are subject to drug screening by urinalysis. Post‑hire, employees are subject to random, periodic, post‑accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing which may include both hair and urine drug screens. Employees may be required to sign, acknowledge and comply with drug‑free workplace policies or programs required by clients.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This job description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.
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Job Summary
This position may assist with training and mentoring of less experienced design technicians while performing duties, practices and processes related to the planning, cost estimating, design, construction and construction coordination for electric distribution facilities/systems. The incumbent in this position is expected to demonstrate the ability to perform routine duties and responsibilities independently.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Provide technical support to distribution engineering and field operations for the planning, extensions, upgrading and maintenance of the distribution system.
Prepare cost estimates and work instructions including drawings, material lists and related information necessary to convey design and construction intent.
Meet with external customers (builders, developers and governmental agencies) concerning service requirements and design options.
Review customer-provided site development plans, electrical one-lines and panel schedules to calculate load and transformer requirements and design.
Perform survey and layout work in the field.
Interpret property line boundaries, topographic surveys, as-built surveys, construction staking, RIGHT‑OF‑WAY staking and collection of geospatial points.
Research and collect property deed information at record facilities for the evaluation of existing or proposed easements, establish ownership information and definition of property boundaries.
Initiate designs for new construction, conversion or improvement of both overhead and underground distribution facilities.
Perform distribution line design calculations for structure loading, guying, geometric angle calculations, pole/flicker calculations, conductor sag interpretation, unitized framing design, construction practices and construction safety guidelines using industry tools and methods.
Gather all information and interpret the processes for permit acquisition involving City, County, State and Federal applications.
May initiate and execute permit applications.
Inspect work performed by associated crews to ensure construction meets design requirements, association specifications and NESC/NEC requirements.
May also entail field inspection duties including but not limited to patrolling distribution lines to assess current state, future needs, or storm restoration support.
Provide scheduled or requested status updates to supervisors, customers or other relevant parties.
Document activities in accordance with established documentation and document control practices.
Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
High School Diploma or the equivalent is required.
Associate’s degree in Electrical Technology or Engineering Technology (or similar discipline) preferred.
Ten (10) or more years’ experience in a position that directly relates to the responsibilities above is required.
One year of on-the-job experience in Graphic Tool design or electronic design software related to the position or industry is required (e.g., GDT and Maximo).
Work experience with a utility is ideal.
Coursework or on-the-job exposure to areas of distribution design such as AC voltage generation, impedance and voltage drop, three‑phase power systems, system layout, overhead lines, underground distribution systems, substations, distributed generation, substation transformers, distribution transformers, fault‑interrupting devices, fundamentals of protection and overcurrent protection.
Demonstrate the ability to understand codes and practices related to the position.
Demonstrate understanding and application of basic mathematics.
Communicate effectively and professionally with a diverse audience (customers, field workers and management).
Working Conditions
Work is primarily conducted at project construction sites within a utility company service area (may require occasional travel to other service areas). This might include electric substations, transmission, and distribution lines. Interaction with other team members, as well as supervisors and client personnel, is typical. Employees must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection. The job may involve being at more than one job site in a day and tolerating climate changes.
Physical Requirements (With or without Reasonable Accommodation)
Lift and carry 20 pounds.
Maintain sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
Maintain sufficient vision or other powers of observation to outline job assignments.
Have sufficient manual dexterity to perform routine office duties and site visits.
Possess sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes to perform office duties and travel to off‑site locations, including onshore and offshore facilities.
Other
EDG Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to a drug‑free workplace. Applicants are subject to drug screening by urinalysis. Post‑hire, employees are subject to random, periodic, post‑accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing which may include both hair and urine drug screens. Employees may be required to sign, acknowledge and comply with drug‑free workplace policies or programs required by clients.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This job description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.
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