Distribution Engineering Technician
- Description
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This position is responsible for the design of electrical distribution system improvement, line extensions and residential, commercial and light industrial projects. This includes obtaining easements and various permits. Ensure that staking sheets, as-built drawings, and other engineering maps and drawings are created, organized, and stored in accordance with established procedures.
- Essential Functions
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Designs system improvements, new line extensions, new residential, commercial and light industrial services, and new subdivision layouts.
Performs inspections and pole loading studies to accommodate for Joint Use attachments.
Serves as a representative to Central Lincoln's distribution customers to ensure the provision of safe, efficient, and cost effective service.
Prepares designs for system improvements and complete engineering studies as assigned.
Prepares work authorizations, cost estimates and obtains various permits and easements.
Performs inventories and field checks of completed projects.
Coordinates work projects with customers, builders, contractors, architects, engineers, and code authorities.
Supervises and inspects work of various contractors doing work for Central Lincoln.
After normal working hours, provide dispatch duty as required. On call for 4-6 weeks per year.
Other tasks as may be assigned.
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
- Requires demonstrated knowledge of NESC, OSHA, state, and local laws and codes dealing with electricity and safety.
Skills in:
- Microsoft Office Software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), NISC Software – (Financials/Service/Mapping-Staking), and have a basic understanding of GIS.
Ability to:
- Collect and organize data from a variety of sources.
- Research alternative courses of action beyond prescribed guidelines.
- Requires demonstrated ability to read and interpret electrical engineering specifications.
- Requires demonstrated ability to work effectively with associates, contractors, and customers.
- Minimum Qualifications and Progression
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- Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with a minimum of three (3) years’ electric utility experience in utility operations/engineering with emphasis on design and construction practices.
- An equivalent combination of experience and training that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying.
- Requires demonstrated knowledge of general physics and mathematics with emphasis on algebra and trigonometry.
- Valid driver’s license; Yes
- Post-offer background check required: Yes
- Post-offer drug test required: No
- Apprenticeship or other education/training required as a condition of employment, or progression or advancement: No
- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP:
- Reports to the Distribution Engineering Supervisor.
- No supervisory responsibility.
- Agency
- Central Lincoln Peoples' Utility District
- Address
- Central Lincoln PUD 2129 N Coast Highway Newport, Oregon, 97365
- Phone
- (541) 574-2012
- Website
- http://www.clpud.org