PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION
Receives training and performs assignments (with supervision) involving processing, design and modification of engineering and/or construction plans for service connections, distribution projects and related work. Upon completing appropriate training, Distribution Designer D Fundamental Curriculum and assignment specific Distribution Designer C courses, performs assignments without supervision as outlined below: After completing appropriate training, direct, coordinate, and perform assignments (terminating in a single point of service and having a capacity of less than 800 Amps) involving customer contact, processing, design and modification of engineering and or construction plans for service connections, distribution projects, and related work. Additionally, perform system and relocation projects involving 13kV or less primary feeders (fused), secondary (mainline and service, excluding network transformers), opening and closing existing overhead switches on 13kV or less primary feeders (unfused). See Job Scope for progression advancement details.
Primary Duties
PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Receives on the job and classroom training in preparation for advancement to the Distribution Designer C' classification.
- Assist higher level classifications in the preparation of jobs and estimates by researching records, assembling information, making sketches of proposed layouts and preparing Construction and Traffic Control drawings, as directed.
- Assists in obtaining field site information to complete projects, including setup of traffic control and safety equipment.
- Operates company vehicle.
- Provides assistance during system emergencies as directed.
- After completing appropriate training, direct, coordinate, and perform assignments (terminating in a single point of service and having a capacity of less than 800 Amps) involving customer contact, processing, design and modification of engineering and or construction plans for service connections, distribution projects, and related work. Additionally, perform system and relocation projects involving 13kV or less primary feeders (fused), secondary (mainline and service, excluding network transformers), opening and closing existing overhead switches on 13kV or less primary feeders unfused).
- With the assistance of a higher classification, reviews customer on site' structural facility drawings and makes the necessary changes in order to process the drawings for approval.
- With the assistance of a higher classification, review manufacturer's switchgear cuts' and prepares a rejection or approval letter.
- Employees in this classification are required to complete and maintain required certifications.
- With assistance of a higher classification, updates land base details (i.e., sidewalks, buildings, roads, PEPCO facilities and foreign utilities) as necessary in GIS. These updates include the ability to Geo-Reference a site plan to provide the necessary detail to obtain permits, right-of-ways, easements and provide an interface with other departments (i.e., Control Center, construction and Real Estate) in order to complete the project.
