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Electric Distribution Engineering Tech Designer
Summary
Title:Electric Distribution Engineering Tech Designer
ID:1006
Location:Tyler, TX
Department:Engineering
Description

General Summary:  The Engineering Tech Designer position will perform various phases of planning, site evaluations, analytical designs, report preparation, specifications, and preparation of proposal and construction documentation and electrical plans as part of a project team. This position will work on various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients.

 

Essential Functions:

  1. Use CAD Software for Client projects after being trained.
  2. Work with Project Managers and Engineers to implement design changes into the system.
  3. Perform Field Technician duties as needed by the Company.
  4. Execute variety of electrical design assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components and refining rough sketches.
  5. Analyze reports, drawings and tests to plan and design projects.
  6. Interpret and incorporate design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
  7. Review design drawings for quality assurance within scope, budget and schedule. Perform project tasks and assignments within budgeted hours and deadlines.
  8. Organize and maintain all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information are stored in a logical and well-structural manner.
  9. Plan and develop drawings for production work including problem analysis, design layout and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
  10. Execute variety of electrical design assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components and refining rough sketches.
  11. Work with leaders and team members to facilitate/support internal change efforts to increase organizational effectiveness.

This description is a general statement of required essential functions performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:   

  • High School Graduate or GED, required.
  • College degree or some college course, preferred.
  • For Engineering Tech 1 (Entry-Level), no industry experience
  • For Engineering Tech 2 (Experienced), 3+ years of utility design experience
  • For Engineering Tech 3 (Senior), 7+ years of utility design experience
  • Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.
  • Understanding of design software such as: AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Excel to develop the design deliverables, is preferred.
  • For Experienced or Senior, advanced knowledge in design, calculations and design systems.
  • For Experienced or Senior, advanced knowledge in the theory and practices of assigned discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with others including, but not limited to Project Managers, Engineers and Designers in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

 

Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged sitting and standing required.
  • Occasional need to lift, pull, carry and push items weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm and courteous manner at all times.
  • Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and Company needs.

 

Environmental/Working Conditions:

  • Works in a routine office environment.
  • Ability to work extended hours, as needed.
  • Travel may be required
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