Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Perform cost estimates plan material needs and follow up on progress on projects from inception to completion
- Interface regularly with contractors engineers developers customers and consultants
- Provide mentoring training and guidance to peers
- Coordinate closely with key stakeholders to discuss the process and procedures for supplying electric power
- Research acquire record and verify easement information
- Implement and manage solution from conceptualization through planning and construction to project completion and financial reconciliation
- Evaluate environmental constraints and identify projects requirements i.e. permits easements aesthetics fees etc.
- Research new material specifications and resolve basic material issues
- Perform complex power system calculations: voltage drop equipment sizing etc.
- Interpret survey data plan deed information and engineered construction drawings
- Develop master system plans for future growth in large developments
- Operate computer assisted engineering and design software
- Edit within Global Information System (GIS) to assure accuracy and connectivity
- Prepare easements and exhibits including property descriptions record survey measurements and descriptive data using notes drawings sketches and plats
- Coordinate pre-development and pre-construction meetings with all involved departments and personnel
- Act as first contact between line construction crews and landowners regarding existing line and easements
- Read and interpret blueprints specifications warning labels etc.
- Make presentations to councils and neighborhood groups regarding overall plan and costs
- Prepare large scale distribution design with minimal supervision
- Conduct construction pre and post inspections
- Interpret adhere to and enforce the company safety policy and the National Electric Safety Code and National Electric Code
- Maintain the security of confidential information
- Perform duties of Senior Pole Contacts Designer as needed/required
Requirements:
- High School Diploma/GED and 5 years of directly related experience
- Must be insurable and have a valid drivers license. NO EXCEPTIONS
- Ability to work outside in all seasons for extended periods of time. This position requires both inside and outside work.
- Ability to travel overnight to various parts of Texas and surrounding states.
- Knowledge of business and management principles including strategic planning resource allocation leadership techniques and budgeting
- Knowledge of using computer systems and AutoCAD
- Knowledge of principles for providing customer service
- Knowledge of specification book current Joint Use Agreements Rates and Language construction materials warehousing methods National Electric Code National Electric Safety Code specifications EPA and OSHA codes
- Knowledge of basic principles of property rights easement acquisition and construction practices
- Skilled in time management prioritizing and conflict resolution
- Ability to draw and edit GIS mapping
- Ability to communicate listen and understand effectively verbally and in writing