General Designer 1 (Underground Engineering)

1w1 week ago

CPS Energy

San Antonio, US · Full-time · $60,000 – $85,000

About this role

We are engineers, high line workers, power plant managers and much more. We are 3,500 people committed to enhancing the lives of the communities we serve. Together, we are powering the growth and success of our community every day.

This role focuses on the coordination and design of installations, extensions and system improvements in underground engineering. Coordinates and designs underground electric system improvement projects and civic improvement projects. Specific work varies by area including residential and commercial developments.

Conduct field surveying for design and installation, including staking pole locations and locating buried utilities. Perform coordination with external agencies such as the City of San Antonio and TxDOT. Develop job sketches and perform As-builts with Designers, Construction personnel and Schedulers.

Ability to work in a variety of locations such as the field, construction centers and the main office. Initiative to work independently or as a member of a team coordinating with others. Performs other project and process improvement initiatives as assigned.

Requirements

Ability to meet goals and objectives with minimal direct supervision
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills for interaction with all levels of personnel
Initiative to work independently or as a member of a team, coordinating with others to achieve desired results
Proficient in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, electronic mail and scheduling
Ability to develop and maintain working relationships with customers and support teams
Effective interpersonal and customer service skills
Preferred knowledge in three-phase underground electric distribution design and construction
Preferred knowledge in Designer/GIS, WMIS, and SAP

Responsibilities

Design the installation of underground electric line extensions for new residential subdivisions and apartment complexes
Coordinate verification of edits, QA/QC, and closing of as-built designs with Designers, Construction personnel, Site Inspectors, and Schedulers
Coordinate and design underground electric system improvement projects and civic improvement projects
Perform coordination with external agencies such as the City of San Antonio, TxDOT
Conduct field surveying for the design and installation for each job, including staking pole locations and locating buried utilities
Develop job sketches and perform As-builts
Perform other project and process improvement initiatives as assigned