Design Rep A Electric
Company: NATIONAL GRID CO USA (NE POWER)
Location: Wynantskill
Posted on: January 26, 2023
Job Description:
About the position: -
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We are presently seeking a Design Representative A-Electric for an
opening in Albany. In addition to a starting wage of $34.55 per
hour, we offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life
insurance, 401(k) plan, vacation, tuition assistance and more.
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Under direct supervision for the first six -months as a Design
Representative-A Electric, and then under general supervision, to
develop knowledge of, become familiar with, and prepare
independently, construction orders related to overhead and
underground facilities associated with electric transmission and
distribution, -by applying the prescribed Company standards,
specifications, procedures, and systems. Perform related work
associated with services requiring 3 phase metering, underground
networks, large circuit rebuilds, manholes and ducts, lashed
cables, 3 phase UCD, large public works (underground and overhead)
and relocations, complex DOT jobs and relocations. Obtain Rights of
Way (easements) and permits. Contact customers and/or their agents
as required in connection with duties, including the calculation
and collection of associated charges. -Assist in the development of
other Design Representatives with job duties that the employee has
been trained and has had adequate exposure to as required
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Examples indicative, but not all inclusive, of the type of duties
to be performed:
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- Promote the extension or construction of electric facilities
including all necessary negotiations with customers or third
parties, location of services, and obtainment of
right-of-ways;
- Advise customers in the proper application of their electric
service;
- Apply the prescribed Company standards, guides, specifications,
practices, and procedures in preparing layouts of overhead and
underground electric transmission facilities;
- Prepare cost estimates of construction and maintenance projects
including necessary sketches;
- Coordinate with telecommunications groups in the leasing of
duct spaces in the underground duct lines;
- Review network service single line submittals for compliance
with Company System Specifications;
- Review service single line submittals for services 320A and
above;
- Make load studies on distribution transformers and investigate
circuit overloads and voltage complaints to determine necessary
changes in circuits or equipment to restore service to satisfactory
level of performance;
- Design and complete all network and/or spot service requests,
including the review of customer equipment, necessary extension or
enhancement of network, studies, etc.;
- Design all maintenance, expansion, rebuilds, etc. on the
network systems including duct banks, vaults, head structures,
transformers/protectors, etc.;
- Design all Sub -Transmission and Transmission underground
installations, extensions, replacements, including pipe cable,
large customer services, etc. at 23 kv and below
- Design large distribution UCD installations, reviews,
etc.;
- Design all man hole & duct line installations, extensions,
rebuilds, relocations;
- Design all man hole, conduit & cable installations on bridge
structures;
- Design all DOT highway crossings, directional bores, etc.;
- Design large scale three phase pad mount transformer
installations, including within City limits;
- Design all primary metered customer services;
- Once trained and qualified, open -pad mounted equipment and
switchgears in accordance with all OSHA Standards, Crew
Requirements and Company standards for design only;
- When accompanied by a qualified Underground Electric Crew,
enter man-holes to inspect existing conditions and facilitate a
quality design once trained;
- Utilize the Company information systems to track and update
customer service activities;
- Determine the most economical method of providing local
distribution system extensions and service facilities for
customers.
- Make major decisions in the field relative to the above
functions.
- Prepare and submit required reports and correspondence; -Job
Qualifications:
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- High School Diploma or Equivalent -
- At least a two (2) year degree in Electrical Technology,
Mechanical Technology or GIS from an accredited college or
university.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Ability to handle contacts with customers and other departments
in connection with job duties.
- Satisfactorily pass validated aptitude exam identified by the
Company
- Ability to follow prescribed standards and procedures. - -
NOTE 1 - -The employee will progress from the starting level in
accordance with the following schedule:
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- Design Representative-A Electric (Starting Level) : Pay Group
14
- After two years the individual will be promoted to the level of
Design Representative-B Electric.
- Design Representative-B Electric: Pay Group 18
- After an additional three years and satisfactory evaluation by
management, the individual will be promoted to the level of Design
Representative-C Electric.
- Design Representative-C Electric: Pay Group 22
-$34.55 an hour -National Grid -is an equal opportunity employer
that -values -a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience
and expertise. - -We foster a culture of -inclusion that drives
employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the
communities we serve. - -National Grid is proud to be -an
affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women,
individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the
National Grid team.
Keywords: NATIONAL GRID CO USA (NE POWER), Albany , Design Rep A Electric, Other , Wynantskill, New York
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