- Makes initial contact with customers to understand electrical service requirements and evaluate existing electrical distribution facilities.
- Prepares designs for distribution overhead and underground electric utility line extensions and modifications to the electrical system that include detailed structural and electrical calculations as appropriate.
- Creates detailed plans, cost estimates, construction drawings, staking sheets, topographic profiles, work order layouts, maps, and related drawings used in the planning, design, maintenance, and construction of electric facilities; utilizes PC and software applications to prepare and maintain project documentation.
- Uses AutoCAD to support project designs in Workstudio, and to help maintain electrical infrastructure records; assists with interfacing with other utility design and GIS software.
- Performs right-of-way field investigations, easement research, and related support, as needed.
- Performs surveying functions such as staking lines, locating easements and rights-of-way, and gathering data necessary to prepare site profiles; delineates property boundaries according to legal descriptions, while considering possible land use restrictions, deeds, and/or other pertinent property records.
- Assembles material packages for electric distribution projects in advance of construction.
- Works with and assists other utility personnel to complete necessary field work and assists with producing project documents, standards, specifications, and other items as required in support of department and division responsibilities and goals.
- Performs related duties as required.
- Responds regularly and promptly to work.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Three (3) years of general engineering, design, or drafting experience or three (3) of experience in the electric industry in a technical-skilled trade that provides the skill set needed to perform the job.
- An Associate's degree (or higher) or graduation from a vocational/technical school with significant coursework in engineering technology, drafting, design technology, or a similar area of study.
- Experience with GPS, engineering field staking software, and AutoCAD is a plus.
- Electrical power line construction.
- Computer drafting.
- National Electric Safety Code.
- Take the initiative to learn individual job tasks and continue to broaden knowledge levels by willingly accepting new responsibilities and attending training to advance skills.
- Perform work based upon broad instructions and general supervision.
- Interpret and modify standards, read and interpret complex design drawings, and neatly sketch complex diagrams.
- Operate, maintain, and safeguard expensive engineering tools and field equipment such GPS unit, transit, tablet, etc.
- Work in a team environment contributing design input in areas of expertise to accomplish project specific goals.
- Learn and apply basic computer, technical, and mathematical skills.
- Prepare clear, concise and complete reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
- Organize workload, establish priorities, work under pressure, and meet established deadlines.
- Be constantly alert and aware of the hazards involved and follow the safety practices and principles in reporting and preventing accidents.
- Comply with City and department administrative directives, policies, and procedures.
- Demonstrate satisfactory work performance and regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
- Provide management with sound, positive advice, and information concerning the incumbent's area of responsibility.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work and communicate effectively with the public and other required entities.
- Strong computer skills, including ability to use Microsoft Office software.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
- I understand that prior to submittal I must: 1) Verify the application form includes my complete work history & education. 2) If I have previously applied, verified my application is up-to-date, including current dates of employment.
- Yes
- No
- Select the primary way you heard about this employment opportunity:
- City of Bryan Website
- City of Bryan Social Media
- City of Bryan Employment Office
- City of Bryan Employee
- Friend/Relative
- Indeed
- Glassdoor
- Texas Municipal League
- Television Station
- Radio Station
- Newspaper
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- College/University Website (specify school below)
- Other Website (specify below)
- Other Source (specify below)
- Unknown
- If known, specify details of source selected above (name, station, location, etc.)
- What is your expected wage/salary for this position?
- Do you possess work experience with an electric utility, electric utility contractor/consultant, or in a similar industry?
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- What software programs are you experienced with using that would be beneficial to this position? Provide the name of the software, briefly describe its purpose, and then describe some specific projects for which you have used this software.
- List three (3) strengths/skills you possess that you believe would make you a good fit for this position: (Open Ended Question)
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Other (3)
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BTU-Utility Line Design Technician - Bryan, United States - City of Bryan, TX
Description
Position DetailsPosition Information
Posting Number Position Title BTU-Utility Line Design Technician Position # 7068 FLSA Non-Exempt Classification Type Labor/Maintenance/Technical Department Electric Utilities (BTU) - Engineering & System Planning Job Type Full Time Work Schedule
Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm
Hiring Pay Rate $25.00-$27.00/hour (depending on qualifications) Posting Opening Date 02/05/2024 Posting Closing Date Job Summary
Prepares technically and economically viable designs for extensions and modifications to the electric utility distribution system for Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU).
Performs power line assessment activities and engineering field operations required to support the construction, inspection, maintenance, and accounting of overhead and underground electrical distribution facilities.
Essential Job FunctionsRequired:
Preferred:
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Skills:
Texas Class C driver's license with a good driving record as measured by the City's evaluation system.
Physical Demands
Physical demands include but are not limited to: sitting, talking, hearing, seeing, standing, walking, driving, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting, bending, using hands and fingers to operate office equipment, machines and tools, and occasionally lifting and/or moving objects up to and including 25 pounds.
Work is performed in an office setting (~50%) and outdoor field environment (~50%).
While in the field, there is exposure to inclement weather, temperature extremes, moving mechanical parts and equipment, slippery or uneven walking surfaces, noise, vibration, electrical hazards, fumes, odors, dust, pollen, and other airborne particles.
Equipment
Work shall be performed with tools, appliances and equipment approved by those agencies and bodies that have control, authority or approval of the design working ranges or limitations of those items; the employee has the responsibility to conform to those ranges and limitations.
Equipment may include but is not limited to: phone, computer, printer, fax, copier, measuring tape, basic surveying tools, and vehicle.
This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. City management has exclusive rights to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
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300 S. Texas Avenue
Bryan, Texas 77803