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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Electric Distribution Designer
FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (30) Technicians
Class Code: 12337 Salary Grade: ZD7
Approved: July 17, 1998 Last Revised: May 17, 2018

Purpose:
 
Under moderate supervision, this position is responsible for the design of residential, commercial, industrial, and illumination overhead and underground electric distribution facilities.
 
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.
  1. Assesses load requirements, evaluates environmental constraints, and identifies project requirements (permits, easements, aesthetics, fees, etc.)
  2. Performs cost estimates, plans material needs, and follows up on progress of distribution projects from inception to completion.
  3. Performs power system calculations: voltage drop, equipment sizing, etc.
  4. Interprets survey data, plan, and deed information. Interprets engineered construction drawings.
  5. Interfaces regularly with contractors, engineers, developers, customers, and consultants. 
  6. 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.
 
Minimum Qualifications:
 
  • 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 substittue for experience up to four (4) years for the minimum qualifications.
 
Licenses and Certifications Required:
  None.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.