Electric Designer I/II

About the role

Under the general supervision of the Electric Design Supervisor, the Electric Designer designs and prepares construction projects for electric distribution system additions, expansions, and modifications. Ensure the quality, safety, and economical construction of facilities in accordance with all City of College Station policies, ordinances, and accepted standards to meet the needs of new and existing customers. Provide project management services for these projects from inception through completion.

Responsibilities

• Design overhead and underground electric distribution projects to College Station Utilities (CSU) standards, specifications, codes and other accepted design and industry standards.
• Review and interpret design drawings, developer plats, customer load information, and other customer provided information to extrapolate the information required to provide the requested electric service to the customer.
• Ensure the rights of the City of College Station to install and maintain the electric distribution facilities by researching, preparing, submitting, and securing the proper easements, rights-of-way, and permits.
• Provide customer with accurate estimates for work to be provided, and any charges required.
• Process billing and track payment through the accounting system.
• Provide project management for maintenance and new construction projects, including accountability for project design, land base entry, material acquisition, easements and permits, cost estimates, scheduling, tracking, and project closing to meet customers’ expectations and maintain accurate system records.
• Provide documentation and as-built design information required to maintain and update the GIS mapping and ensure accurate asset capitalization.
• Work and communicate with developers, consulting engineers, contractors, and others on project specification and requirements.
• Collaborate with electric construction crews to overcome potential pitfalls in design versus construction issues.
• Work and communicate with internal departments such as Planning and Development Services, Legal, Parks and Recreation, Water Services, and Public Works.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Electric Designer I

• High school diploma or GED equivalent and two (2) years of experience in the electrical transmission or electrical distribution industry, or Associate’s degree in technical field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid Texas Driver’s License
• Skilled in use of office productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Office)
• Must pass pre‑employment drug screening as required by City policy

Preferred (Designer I)

• Experience with ESRI GIS software
• Experience with Electric Utility project design or CAD technology
• Knowledge of electrical transmission and distribution terminology and theory of operations
• Familiarity with surveying equipment and tools

Electric Designer II (in addition to Designer I qualifications)

• Four (4) years of experience in electric utility overhead and underground distribution design or the equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g., High school diploma or GED and four (4) years of experience or Associate degree and two (2) years of experience)
• Ability to work autonomously with customers, crews, and other city departments
• Proficient in following and applying Electric and City policies and procedures
• Experience with ESRI GIS software
• Level II PLDS (Power Line Design & Staking) certification
• Must pass pre‑employment drug screening as required by City policy

Skills

• Office productivity tools (Microsoft Office)
• ESRI GIS software
• Electric utility project design or CAD technology
• Knowledge of electrical transmission and distribution terminology and theory of operations
• Familiarity with surveying equipment and tools
• Ability to work autonomously with customers, crews, and other city departments
• Proficient in applying Electric and City policies and procedures
• PLDS Level II certification (for Designer II)

Pay

• Designer I: $29.11 - $32.02 per hour
• Designer II: $31.15 - $34.27 per hour