Designer

Basic Purpose

Serves as the primary resource for production of design drawings for all engineering department personnel. Orders material aids in the development of design standards and provides applicable technical support to field construction and maintenance crews. Leads projects as needed.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Prepares discipline related / specific design drawings with guidance: (25%)

• electrical and civil design drawings (Substation and Transmission Engineering Only)
• telecommunication design drawings (Telecom Engineering Only)
• gas distribution design drawings (Gas Engineering Only)

Coordinates efforts with engineers other internal departmental personnel and design consultants to ensure that design work is in accordance with design standards. (20%)
Coordinates efforts with external customers developers and permitting agencies to ensure facilities are compatible with surrounding development. Develops and maintains professional and technical relationships with external customers and local government agencies. (10%)
Coordinates and executes the issuance of design package to construction personnel. (10%)
Analyzes customer requests to determine compliance with national and local codes and standards. (10%)
Implements and coordinates the development integration and maintenance of applicable compatible units and other design standards and processes. (10%)
Prepares Bill of Materials. (5%)
Assists with project closeouts including record drawings and mapping updates. (5%)
Maintains department records. (5%)
Prepares discipline related / specific design drawings with guidance:

• electrical and civil design drawings (Substation and Transmission Engineering Only)
• telecommunication design drawings (Telecom Engineering Only)
• gas distribution design drawings (Gas Engineering Only)

Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies codes and regulations applicable to position and company
Performs related duties as assigned


Education and Work Experience

Associate degree from an accredited school in engineering or design related fields and 3 years of experience as an Associate Design Technician.

Candidates that do not possess an associate degree must have a minimum of 5 years of related work experience in the design field.


Specialized Knowledge and Skills

Demonstrated knowledge of:

• Drafting utilizing computeraided design
• Utility industry design and construction standards as well as interpreting company and outside agency

Demonstrated skills such as:

• Organizational interpersonal


Equipment and Applications
PCs AutoCAD software PLSCADD (Transmission only) word processing spreadsheet and database software.