This Designer position will be reporting to Underground Engineering. Designers are responsible for the coordination and design of underground electric system improvements such as new substation exits, padmount transformer replacements, cable replacement, overhead to underground conversions, and system reconfigurations. This person will also be responsible for coordination and design of civic improvement projects, new underground distribution to support customer growth, and underground streetlights for roadway applications. All design work is performed in GIS and Microstation. Design activities include field surveying, development of job sketches and construction job packages, requesting and resolving easement issues, permitting, project coordination with internal and external stakeholders, and overall project management through release to construction. This position also performs the as-built process upon construction completion.
GRADE: 12*
*Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Open Until filled
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Design of three phase and single phase underground electric distribution systems, including streetlights, to support system growth, reliability, asset management, and civic improvement.
- Apply Underground Electric Design and Construction Standards
- Apply Electric Service Standards
- Ensure all design work sketches/drawings are accurate
- Obtain all permits and easements for assigned projects
- Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers
- Complete all design work by the requested due date
- Conduct and/or attend field meetings when necessary
- Perform field surveying and staking (including manholes)
- Observe all safety policies and procedures
- Complete all required training
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Skills
Minimum Knowledge and Abilities
Ability to meet goals and objectives with minimal direct supervision
Ability to work in a variety of locations such as the field, construction centers and the main office
Proficient in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, electronic mail and scheduling
Demonstrated ability to forge strong relationships across levels and organizational lines of business.
Demonstrated subject matter expert in, and have demonstrated application of, design and construction standards and applicable code requirements as required within design area
Demonstrated subject matter expert on and have demonstrated application of, Electric Line Extension Policy and/or Gas Line Extension Policy as required within design area
Exceptional knowledge and demonstrated application of the work order process, from initiate to close
Exceptional knowledge and demonstrated application of all business related software such as Designer/GIS, WMIS, SAP, etc.
Exceptional knowledge and demonstrated application of safety practices and procedures
Demonstrated outstanding performance in coordinating and designing assigned work through productivity, timely job closure, GIS model quality, customer feedback/satisfaction, and timely closure of work orders
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills for interaction with all levels of personnel
Ability to multi-task various critical work assignments in a fast paced environment in a professional manner
Preferred Qualifications
- Electric utility experience
- Knowledge of underground electric distribution systems
- Proficiency in Microstation and ArcGIS Designer
- Proficiency in Work Manager and SAP
- Knowledge of underground design and construction standards
- Knowledge of CPS Energy's Electric Service Standards
Competencies
Entrepreneurial Thinking
Building and Supporting Teams
Driving Continuous Improvement
Communicates Effectively
Serving Customers
Working Safely
Minimum Education
Associate's Degree in Science with a concentration in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical or related field from an accredited university AND relative experience in design
CPS Energy
145 Navarro
San Antonio
Texas United States
www.cpsenergy.com
