City of Austin, TX
Austin, TX, United States
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
Minimum Qualifications Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus five (5) years of relevant work experience related to electric utility distribution construction/design capacity. Education from an accredited college or university in a related field may substitute for experience up to four (4) years for the minimum qualifications. Licenses and Certifications Required: None. Notes to Applicants This position is responsible for delivering reliable electric service to Austin Energy customers by planning and designing the Austin Energy electric distribution system with a focus on safety, grid reliability, cost-effectiveness, and customer satisfaction. This position works with a broad range of work groups and professional disciplines and requires an individual with both technical knowledge, understanding of engineering principals, and personal skills to comprehensively serve the purpose of this department. An Electric Distribution Designer ensures customers receive safe and reliable electric service from Austin Energy by: Gathering the customer’s electric service requirements and being the technical lead of the project. Communicating cost estimates and timelines Ensuring all criterion is met for the design (from AE, COA , TXDOT , etc.) Managing and tracking project deliverables and statuses for projects Serving as the single point of contact for the customer when they have questions about their project (via phone call, email, site visits, etc.) Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information. Employment Application: The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered. Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application. Résumés will not be accepted and statements such as “see résumé” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable. Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed. If you are selected as a top candidate: Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution. If you are identified as a top candidate and are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date. This position requires a criminal background investigation. Work Schedule: This position is categorized as Essential Personnel with the City of Austin. Essential staff are required to work during emergencies or bad weather if they are scheduled to work and, in some cases, when they are not scheduled. Essential employees ensure the continuance of key operations for the City of Austin. Work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekends. Shifts may change according to departmental needs. Employee may be required to work additional hours outside of regular work schedule. Travel: If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program , you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations. Pay Range $33.05 - $42.14 Hours Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with some flexibility. Job Close Date 04/10/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Energy Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 4411-B Meinardus, Austin, TX Preferred Qualifications Preferred Experience: Experience working with drafting software such as AutoCAD. Experience designing for residential, commercial and industrial electric utility customers. Experience with medium voltage utility design. Experience leading projects from planning to completion with little to no outside guidance. Experience in customer service focusing on problem solving and resolutions for a diverse set of key stakeholders, such as City Council, neighborhood groups, and other utility customers. Ability to travel to more than one work location. Duties, Functions and Responsibilities Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Assesses load requirements, evaluates environmental constraints, and identifies project requirements (permits, easements, aesthetics, fees, etc.). Performs cost estimates, plans material needs, and follows up on progress of distribution projects from inception to completion. Performs power system calculations: voltage drop, equipment sizing, etc. Interprets survey data, plan, and deed information. Interprets engineered construction drawings. Interfaces regularly with contractors, engineers, developers, customers, and consultants. Coordinates the installation of distribution facilities. Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: None. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and the National Electric Safety Code requirements relevant to distribution design issues. Knowledge of high school-level math (algebra, geometry, and trigonometry), physics, etc. relevant to electric utility distribution design. Knowledge of distribution design and construction practices, including Austin Energy (AE) Distribution Designer Guidelines and Distribution Construction Standards. Knowledge of utility service guidelines and policies. Knowledge of power system components, functions, ratings, and limitations. Knowledge of roadway, security, and other lighting design practices. Ability to apply AE Design Criteria to various customer situations. Ability to use AutoCAD or equivalent computer-assisted tools. Ability to use word processing and spreadsheet applications. Ability to learn how to perform advanced power system calculations. Ability to learn how to analyze power distribution systems and components. Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1. The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * The minimum qualifications for this position are: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus five (5) years of relevant work experience related to electric utility distribution construction/design capacity. Education from an accredited college or university in a related field may substitute for experience up to four (4) years for the minimum qualifications. Do you meet these minimum qualifications? Yes No * Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe your experience using drafting software such as AutoCAD. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe your experience using the following software programs or similar: Smallworld Electric Office (GIS), AUD, Storms, and Maximo. Please include in which position(s) listed on your application you gained this experience. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe your experience designing for residential, commercial and industrial electric utility customers. Be sure to include job title(s), your role, and job duties. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience managing multiple projects and ensuring project deadlines are met. (Open Ended Question) * Do you have experience interpreting electrical one-line diagrams relating to medium voltage electrical distribution? Yes No, but I have experience interpreting electrical one-line diagrams related to other type systems. I do not have experience interpreting electrical one-line diagrams of any type. * Which of the following best describes your proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically with Word, Excel, and Outlook? No experience Basic: create/edit simple documents, spreadsheets, & emails Intermediate: create/edit a variety of documents & spreadsheets; reformat document features such as color, font style and size of text, change page size/width, & filter/sort data fields Advanced: create/edit complex documents & spreadsheets; integrate features such as tables, charts, mathematic formulas, hyperlinks, graphics; data/mail merge, import data from one document to another * Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties? Yes No * This position is classified as an “essential” position. The candidate must be able to work during emergencies or bad weather if they are scheduled to work and, in some cases, when they are not scheduled. Shifts may change according to departmental needs. Are you able to meet these schedule requirements? Yes No * This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired. I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation. Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Optional Documents