Electric Distribution Designer

Job Description:

Electric Distribution Designer

Description

Our Electric Distribution Designer initiates, plans, designs and manages electric facility additions and improvements from the conceptual stage, through design, construction and close-out for residential, commercial, and industrial distribution system construction projects.

The salary range for this position is $33.66 - $47.12 per hour with a hiring range of $33.66 - $40.39 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

This opportunity will be available until the position is filled with a first reading of applications on June 21, 2024.

The Electric Utility Division is seeking a motivated, hardworking, and team orientated electric designer to join our team. They will be responsible for initiating, designing, and managing a diverse and growing portfolio of electric facility additions and improvements from the conceptual stage through final construction. Our ideal candidate has managed prior projects, has exceptional time management, excellent customer service, and is able to work with a wide variety of internal and external clients. Our electric designers work both in the office and out in the field with line crews and construction vendors and collaborate closely with electrical engineering.

Since 1925, the City of Loveland has provided residents with affordable, reliable electric service and today, the Electric Division provides service to more than 38,000 residences and more than 4200 commercial accounts, within a 74 square mile territory, maintains 8 substations, 18 substation transformers, 4 city-owned public EV charging stations, and a 3.5 MW DC solar generating facility.

To learn more about our exceptional Loveland community, and the benefit of working for the City, please view our video Working at Loveland.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Designs new and upgrades existing overhead and underground electric distribution systems for residential, commercial, industrial developments and small capital projects.
• Designs street lighting systems.
• Prepares an estimate cost of construction and develops material lists for warehouse, contractors and crews.
• Determines proper cable and wire sizes, transformer sizes and combinations for given loads on the distribution system.
• Obtains easements and rights-of-ways as required.
• Provides construction management for projects and performs the construction inspections of contractors and City crews to ensure that materials and construction methods are in compliance with plans and specifications.
• Informs customers, contractors, developers and engineering consultants of potential project needs, costs, and requirements based on departmental guidelines.
• Surveys and stakes the project for City crews.
• Makes field decisions and manages problems encountered on the project site for contractors, City crews, developers and customers.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Interacts with power operations and accounting staff to complete job responsibilities.
• Interacts with public citizens, customers and other City Departments.
• Issues work tickets to City crews to open vaults, open transformers, set meters, energize projects and to acquire field information for design.
• Handles new meter locations and residential and commercial upgrades, disconnects and reconnects.
• Anticipates projected material quantities of future projects for inventory purchasing and control.
• Releases subdivision and commercial footing and foundation permits and building permits.
• Reviews construction drawings for assigned projects and comments on conditions, requirements and or/technical corrections needed to approve the drawings as part of the City’s development review process.
• Attends a variety of Development Review meetings regarding various projects.
• Performs cost analysis and design for transfer of Xcel and PVREA territory within city limits.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES: None

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Project Management and construction skills.
• Ability to develop computerized spreadsheets.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and budgetary processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Knowledge of overhead and underground electric distribution system construction practices and standards, streetlight design standards, and methodology and applicable electrical theory.
• Knowledge of drafting methods and surveying techniques and procedures
• Must be able to apply appropriate national, city, county and state codes and standards and trade organization standards.
• Knowledge of easements and right-of-way acquisition procedures.
• Knowledge of permit application procedures.
• Knowledge of cost estimation methods and reference sources.
• Ability to prepare construction drawings, material specifications, schematics, site plans and design specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret legal descriptions, plat maps and other references.
• Ability to calculate KVA loading and voltage drops.
• Ability to perform cost analysis.

Core Competencies: Accountability, Integrity, Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust, Collaboration, Innovation, Safety, Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness

Job specific competencies: Job Expertise, Communication, Project management, Conflict resolution, Responsiveness

Education

• Required: 2 year / Associate degree in engineering, computer science, construction management or related field.
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may substitute for education requirements on a year-for-year basis.

Experience

• Required: One (1) year of work experience in one or more of the following areas: design, drafting, construction, maintenance and/or installation of an electric distribution system, or other related work.
• Preferred: Working knowledge of Designer, AutoCAD, GIS and Microsoft Office.

Licensure and/or certifications

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.

Material and equipment directly used:

• Standard office equipment
• Safety equipment
• Surveying and drafting equipment
• Calculator
• 2-way radio
• Telephone/ Cell phone
• Vehicle
• Laser distance meter

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Frequent: Minimal physical effort typically found in clerical work. Primarily sedentary, may occasionally lift and carry light objects. Walking and/or
  standing as needed and minimal.
• Frequent: Exposure to routine office noise and equipment.
• Occasional: Exposure to hazards typically found in general office environments where there is rarely to no exposure to injury or accident.
• Work is generally performed outside in all types of temperatures and weather conditions while being exposed to excessive noise from machines.
• May involve pushing, pulling, bending, stooping and kneeling on a frequent basis, and working in confined spaces such as trenches.
• Moderate physical activity required by moving and positioning objects up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently.
• Moderate physical activity required by walking, climbing and hiking on uneven and slippery surfaces in all types of weather conditions.
• Subject to call back work, and must be capable of responding in an emergency situation upon short notice.
• May be required to carry a pager or cellular telephone at designated times.
• Work may involve long hours and overtime during holidays, emergencies, weekends. etc.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

City of Loveland job descriptions are designed to describe the general nature and level of work necessary to perform well in the job; they are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, and qualifications. City of Loveland job descriptions may be updated periodically, and additional activities, duties or responsibilities may be assigned by management as deemed appropriate.

With over 300 days of sunshine, and just 30 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park in the heart of northern Colorado, Loveland is an ideal community for anyone to call home. Known as the Sweetheart City, this vibrant cultural hub is home to nearly 500 sculptures and public art installations, the world-famous Valentine Remail Program, and picturesque views of the Rocky Mountains. The community is bustling with a thriving arts, brewery, foodie, and shopping scene. Enjoy headliner concert and theatre productions, professional hockey events, endless community recreation and open space opportunities, art and sculpture shows, and several local festivals. Loveland also boasts an award-winning golf course and an inclusive library and community center. Loveland, Colorado has EVERYTHING YOU LOVE!

In 2020, Loveland was the only Colorado City to win the Governor’s Award for Downtown Excellence, is the top residential recycling City in the state for 4 consecutive years and has been ranked as one of the top places to live, work and raise a family in the U.S. and as one of the Most Idyllic Picturesque towns in America.

Apply today to join more than 800 employees who work to meet the core values of: Accountability & Integrity, Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust, Collaboration, Innovation, Safety, Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness. The City of Loveland is a diverse and welcoming community organization, and our employees enjoy a competitive benefits program, various opportunities for growth and development, and an exceptional work-life balance.

A vibrant community, surrounded by natural beauty, where you belong!

Benefits Information

Benefit Eligible Benefits Package Includes:

• Two (2) Medical plans, Dental, Vision (for self/ spouse/ children)
• A Dedicated, exclusive Employee Health and Wellness Center
• Discounted Chilson Center passes
• Paid vacation, holidays, floating holidays, and medical leave
• Flexible spending including Dependent Care
• Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term disability, and voluntary Critical Illness Coverage
• Retirement 401a, 457, Roth (pre-& post tax) and company match
• A Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary 529 College Invest program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities
• Employee Recognition Program
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Market based pay & regular performance reviews
• Local Government employment is eligible for Public Loan Forgiveness Program
  
  

The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

The City of Loveland participates in E-Verify. In accordance with E-Verify requirements, upon your date of hire the City of Loveland will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify Notice of Participation. Learn more about your right to work. Visit E-Verify.gov for more information.

Hybrid Remote Work Eligibility: This position may be eligible for up to two days per week working remotely. Probationary employees (within the first six months of employment) may not be eligible. Subject to change based on business needs and performance expectations.

Employment offers will be conditional on the successful completion of a driving record and criminal history background check.