Power Distribution Design Technician

• Under oversight of Team Leader or other supervision, performs field survey, inspection, and analysis of electric power facilities (4kV through 345kV), including taking field notes and drawing preliminary sketches
• Under oversight of Team Leader or other supervision, utilizes computer software to create detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for electric power facilities for construction projects
• Produces estimates of labor, equipment, material, and cost for utility construction projects
• Participates in and ensures QC/QA procedures are followed
• Works with other team members to inspect clients’ distribution grid system and provide damage reports during major outage restoration activities
• Cooperates and coordinates with other engineers, designers, inspectors, and public on project activities
• Provides technical support to other staff
• Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
• Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

• One to three years’ related experience and/or training preferred
• Associate’s degree (A.A.) in Electrical or Electronics Technology or equivalent from two-year college or technical school beneficial
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.
• AutoCAD, SpidaCalc, ArcGIS, PLS CADD, NISC, Partner, and Microsoft Office familiarity preferred
• English language skills: ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Mathematical skills: ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Reasoning skills: ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Organizational skills: ability to prioritize and organize tasks
• ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Remote connectivity device (e.g., smart phone, tablet, etc.) with data plan sufficient for company requirements

Eligible to submit application for telecommuting after 90 days