SMUD has set the most ambitious carbon reduction goal of any utility in the United States with its 2030 Zero Carbon Plan. As part of the plan, variety of new substations will be designed and built and SMUD's network will be upgraded to accommodate the renewable energies interconnection. Meanwhile, the existing aging substation facilities need to be upgraded.
SMUD is currently looking to fill a designer position (either Designer I, II or III) that will mainly perform substation design work and other tasks described in the job description. In this position the successful candidate will work on transmission and distribution substation projects including developing drawings and DCN (Design Change Notice) packages and complete other projects as well. The successful candidate will work closely with substation design engineers, designers and other SMUD team members to complete the tasks assigned.
This posting will create an eligibility list for our Engineering Designer Series in SMUD's Substation, Metering and Telecomm department. This list will be used to fill any current and future limited term and full-time vacancies over the next 2 (two) years.
Purpose
Engineering Designer I ($34.33 - $41.81/hr)
Under close supervision, performs the more basic distribution line and facilities design. This work involves learning to develop and revise a full range of engineering drawings. Incumbents perform assigned tasks in all areas and may rotate through various assignments.
Engineering Designer II ($40.79 - $49.68/hr)
Under general supervision, performs the design of more complex distribution lines and facilities and completes routine drafting and drawing design work for substations. Incumbents perform assigned tasks in all areas and may rotate through various assignments.
Engineering Designer III ($48.48 - $59.06/hr)
Performs the full range of distribution line and facilities design. This work involves developing and revising a full range of engineering drawings; coordinating the work assignments of Engineering Designer I/IIs; interpreting and advising on District policies and procedures; implementing design and planning specifications in job package design; reviewing and approving line work jobs as assigned by the Process Coordinator; and advising management. Of distribution line and facilities design issues. May serve as project, program, or process lead.
All levels perform work in the design of: Overhead and underground distribution lines and services; elements of distribution system planning; and generation, transmission, and distribution substations. These classifications encompass work performed by previous District classifications including, but not limited to, Engineering Estimator, Engineering Technician/ Specialist, and Land Agent.
Sacramento Municipal Utility District
6201 S St
Sacramento
California United States
www.smud.org
