Salary : $46,238.40 Annually
Location : 3500 E. Slaton Highway Lubbock, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: E101-7418
Department: Lubbock Power & Light
Division: 7418 – Distribution Engineering Construction Management
Opening Date: 09/09/2023
Closing Date: 9/15/2023 5:00 PM Central
Summary
Performs para-professional engineering design, field staking and project management for reactive and planned distribution projects under direct 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 small 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;
- Upon completion of new construction projects, ensure data is accurately updated in GIS database;
- Attend weekly COL site review meetings as needed;
- Respond to emergency call-out as needed during system restoration;
- Respond to inquiries and complaints regarding projects;
- Perform related duties as required.
Qualifications
Completion of an associate’s degree in engineering 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 which provides the following knowledge and abilities:
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Basic principles and practices of electric distribution utility design and construction;
- Basic mathematics.
Ability to:
- Work effectively under pressure;
- Operate a computer using Microsoft suite products, GIS design software & survey equipment;
- Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbal and written;
- Effectively work with co-workers, public and other departments;
- Be a fast learner;
- Quickly adapt to fast paced, dynamic schedule;
- Provide excellent customer service.
Physical Requirements:
- Frequently stand and walk during shift;
- Occasionally climb stairs, ladders and inclined surfaces;
- Frequently bend and kneel during shift;
- Frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds;
- Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds;
- Frequently push and pull objects;
- Frequently flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees;
- Frequently rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing;
- Place arms above, at or below shoulder height;
- Coordinate eye, hand and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle.
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