SUMMARY:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare technical drawings for new overhead and underground facilities;                              
• Perform field work including surveying, staking, inspection, and coordination;
• Prepare procurement packages including material lists, material specifications, bid evaluation documents. etc.;                                        
• Prepare cost estimates for all jobs;
• Interact with customers contractors, consultants, developers and other departments to answer questions, resolve conflicts, develop design solutions for projects;
• Supervise and assist in updating the City's maps and records regarding all improvements of new constructions of facilities;                       
• Analyze customer needs and perform calculations to determine required  
  sizes, models, types, and capacities of various electrical equipment and   
  components;
• Monitor, forecast, and procure materials and equipment;
• Respond to emergency call-out during system restoration;
• Respond to citizen inquiries and complaints regarding projects;
• Perform related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Basic principles and practices of electrical power distribution utility construction practices;
• Engineering related computer programs;
• Basic mathematics.

• Ability to work under pressure;
• Effectively operate a computer and use Microsoft suite products;
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbal and written;
• Effectively deal with peers, public and other departments;
• Perform calculations for sizing electrical equipment and materials;
• Use AutoCAD, Microstation, and GIS software to prepare design documents;
• Operate Trimble GPS equipment and laptop computer;
• Provide excellent customer service.

• Frequently stand and walk during the shift.
• Occasionally climb stairs, ladders, and inclined surfaces.
• Frequently bend and kneel during the 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.