An Electrical Designer designs and creates layout for the electrical systems that power lighting, security, telephone and sound in buildings; creates wiring diagrams, develops specifications for electrical systems to meet code requirements. Designs and create layout of the printed circuit boards that are components of most electronic equipment.
Seeking a Field Designer/Traveling Utility Tech that will report to our Boerne, Texas office. In this role, you will perform project related work in the utilities industry designing and planning power distribution facilities. The preferred candidate will be familiar with the design and operation of utility electrical systems which they can apply their knowledge for developing new designs. This position will require 100% travel and overnight stay throughout the state of Texas.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The principal duties and responsibilities of the Field Designer/Traveling Utility Tech consists of, but are not limited to, the following: Reviewing and transferring field design notes to project drawings and material lists. Performing standard computation and analysis. Creating plan and profile design drawings in AutoCAD. Application of design standards and specifications for overhead and underground distribution projects for designing overhead and underground electric distribution projects. Compilation of design packages for construction which includes data entry into various design and infrastructure management software applications such as NISC, NIS, Partner, Futura, and AeGIS to produce construction specifications and material lists. Performing quality reviews of project deliverables.
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
Preferred:
a two-year technical certificate or degree
Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE
Preferred:
General experience in the design, operation, construction, and maintenance of overhead and underground distribution lines (4 kV through 35 kV) and/or strong familiarity with construction processes; a two-year technical certificate or degree; exposure to utility Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
SKILLS:
Strong (effective) written and verbal communication skills. Strong skills of time management, organization and multi-tasking. Ability to work in design teams, self-motivated to perform assigned tasks, and taking the initiative to learn the trade. Strong computer skills, the ability to learn new software packages efficiently, and retain and apply on the job training. Knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook is required. Ability to use design software packages, and general construction knowledge and aptitude preferred. AutoCAD experience preferred.
PHYSICAL
This position requires the ability to listen and hear, good eyesight, sitting, and use of hands and arms.
BENEFITS
100% Employer paid health insurance and 50% for first dependent with $1,000 Annual Employer Contribution to a Health Savings Account 200% 401(k) match up to 4.5% Employer paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Supplemental offered. Paid Holidays Starting at 3 weeks PTO with rollover Annual Profit-Sharing Bonus based on performance.
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance On-the-job training Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Vision insurance
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
electric utility industry: 3 years (Required) Willingness to travel: 100% (Preferred)
