Summary
Performs para-professional engineering design, field staking and project management for reactive and planned distribution projects under general supervision.
Essential Functions
- Design & prepare technical drawings for overhead, underground and street light facility construction;
- Perform field work including surveying, layout staking and inspection;
- Interact/communicate with stakeholders including members of the public, customers, contractors, consultants, developers and LP&L/COL staff;
- Resolve conflicts, develop design solutions and manage multiple medium scale distribution projects;
- Prepare cost estimates, submit invoicing information for utility cost recovery fees;
- Analyze customer needs and perform calculations to determine required sizes and types of various electrical equipment and components;
- Provide material lists for each project and forecast material needs for upcoming projects. Coordinate with COL Warehouse and LP&L Procurement to ensure required materials are available;
- Coordinate with COL and TXDOT to acquire permits where required;
- Provide budget and manage capital improvement project expenditures;
- Upon completion of new construction projects, ensure data is accurately updated in GIS database;
- Attend weekly COL site review meetings as needed;
- Attend meetings as needed with customers and project representatives;
- Respond to emergency call-out as needed during system restoration;
- Respond to inquiries and complaints regarding projects;
- Perform related duties as required;
Qualifications
Qualifications
Based on qualifications applicant may be eligible for Electrical Designer I or Electrical Designer Lead
Electrical Designer I ($47,174.40- $76,390.08)
- Coordinate with COL and TXDOT to acquire permits where required;
- Upon Completion of new construction projects, ensure data is accurately updated in the GIS database;
- Attend weekly COL site review meetings as needed;
- Respond to emergency call-outs as needed during system restoration;
- Respond to inquiries and complaints regarding projects.
Qualifications
Completion of an associate’s degree or related field, with an additional two years of technical engineering, utility project management, or electric utility construction experience, or any combination of relevant education and experience.
Electrical Lead Designer ($58,943.04- $95,449.12)
- Provide material lists for each project and forecast material needs for upcoming projects. Coordinate with COL Warehouse and LP&L Procurement to ensure required materials are available;
- Coordinate with COL and TXDOT to acquire permits where required;
- Provide budget and manage capital improvement project expenditures;
- Upon completion of new construction projects, ensure data is accurately updated in the GIS database;
- Attend weekly COL site review meetings as needed;
- Attend meetings as needed with customers and project representatives;
- Respond to emergency call-outs as needed during system restoration;
- Respond to inquiries and complaints regarding projects.
Qualifications
Completion of an associate’s degree in engineering or a related field, with an additional five years of technical engineering, electric utility project management, or electric utility construction experience, or any combination of relevant education and experience.
Licenses/Certifications
Valid Texas Drivers License
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
- Learn and use a computerized ticketing service;
- Supervise the work of others;
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships;
- Respond to customer complaints in a courteous manner;
- Maintain accurate records;
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Physical Requirements:
- Frequently stand;
- Occasionally climb stairs;
- Frequently flex upper trunk forward;
- Frequently kneel;
- Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds;
- Occasionally carry up to 10 pounds;
- Frequently flex upper trunk forward; partial flexing of knees;
- Frequently rotate upper trunk forward to right and left while sitting or standing;
- Occasionally reach at, above, or below shoulder height.
Application must be submitted online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lubbock. Jobs close at 5:00 p.m. on the closing date posted on the City website. For a complete list of job openings with the City of Lubbock please visit www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Lubbock.
