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Distribution Designer D
Exelon
Largest U.S. regulated utility delivering electricity and natural gas via six transmission and distribution networks.
Design, coordinate and manage distribution system projects and customer service
6d ago
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Washington, DC
Office Full-Time
Company Size
20,014 Employees
Service Specialisms
Information Technology
Engineering
Administration
Accounting & Finance
Security
Program/Project Management
Customer Service
Clerical
Sector Specialisms
Electric Power Generation
Electric Power Distribution
Gas Transmission
Gas Maintenance
Gas Distribution
Infrastructure
Fleet Management
Freight and Logistics
Role
What you would be doing
design calculations
gis updates
advantex system
service orders
field inspections
customer liaison
Provide necessary liaison with engineering and construction personnel. Verifies certification of customer structural facilities, payment received, and Temporary Pending Final (TPF) obtained. Prepare job release form and request, coordinate and communicate the project schedule.
Applies knowledge of engineering and design practices to prepare construction details for class of services, estimates, traffic control plans, space reservation drawings, third party ride-outs and jobs involving the distribution system using conventional, computer aided drafting and design and or electronic field data collecting. Identifies easement requirements. Performs calculations such as: pole type and height, pole locations, anchor requirements, down guy requirements, fuse requirements, transformer sizes, cable size & quantities, voltage drops, load flow analysis, feeder balancing, cable pulling tensions, regulator settings, fault currents and estimated class of service cost. These projects involve the installation, rearrangement, replacement and/or removal of: overhead lines, underground/URD lines, conduit lines, manholes, primary feeders (fused and unfused), secondary (mainline and service), network, roof top, streetlights, traffic signals, telecommunication (i.e., utility wireless radio equipment), ADSS cables, and temporary services. Additionally, these projects would involve up to and including multiple feeders, and/or voltages through 69 kV and extensions of mainline conduit, mainline cable and manholes. Assists with the design and drawings of transmission facilities of all voltages, under the guidance of the engineer.
1. Perform indoor/outdoor work; occasionally in extreme temperature
Provides primary contact with customers for various projects such as: residential, commercial, governmental, traffic signals and streetlights. Maintains adequate and effective customer contacts with various individuals such as: owners, government officials, developers, builders, architects, consultants and electricians. Contacts are through meetings, correspondence, telephone calls and/or appropriate means to: determine the customers' needs; address customers questions and/or complaints and provide the customer with the necessary company standards, policies, rules and regulations for the various services provided. Prepare and communicate to internal and external customers project cost estimates using applicable engineering procedures. Obtain customer signatures, plans, agreements, state tree permissions and right-of-way cards as necessary to complete the project.
Reviews customer "on-site" structural facility drawings and/or switchgear drawings and make the necessary changes in order to process the drawings for approval. Review and markup "on-site" structural facility drawing and/or switchgear drawings' and prepare approval or rejection letter.
Provides assistance during system emergencies. This includes the ability to use the Advantex System during system emergencies.
Operates company vehicle.
2. Work around energized equipment
Process and issue documents such as: service orders, work orders, assist with meter orders and street light forms as necessary to install, change, rearrange and remove service connection facilities and billing records. Monitor, updates and prioritize projects.
Updates land base details (i.e., sidewalks, buildings, roads, PEPCO facilities and foreign utilities) as necessary in GIS. These updates include the ability to Geo-Reference a site plan to provide the necessary detail to obtain permits, right-of-ways, easements and provide an interface with other departments (i.e., Control Center, construction and Real Estate) in order to complete the project.
11. Wear safety equipment.
Directs, trains and/or assist lower classified employees in all phases of Distribution Designer work.
9. Push, pull and/or roll up to 200 lbs and lift up to 150 lbs, 4 inches off the ground, and slide the 150 lb object a distance of 18 inches.
6. Ascend and descend ladders within the maximum weight restrictions.
Performs field inspections to monitor construction status and as an individual or crew leader evaluate, analyze and obtain field site information necessary to complete the project. Direct and or set up traffic control and safety equipment as necessary to perform field duties.
What you bring
cad
gis
associate degree
electrical
driver license
distribution designer
Possess knowledge of computer use.(e.g. word processing, e-mail and spreadsheet software)
Possess knowledge to apply mathematics involving algebra, trigonometry and geometry.
Must be willing and able to work overtime on a regular basis and must be available for callout overtime, if and when required, per the CBA.
Ability to follow company Safety guidelines policies and procedures.
Possess knowledge of the fundamentals of electricity.
5. Pass a color vision test. Will have to be able to distinguish color coded cables in manholes and on switchgear
13. Position subject to passing the pre-employment physical examination.
3. Exhibit manual dexterity sufficient to use hand tools such as screwdriver, folding rule, calibers, shovel, pick, pliers, fiberglass stick, measuring wheel.
Possess demonstrated knowledge to apply Company overhead, underground and URD construction & telecommunications standards for Distribution Designer "A".
14. Must pass the criminal history background check.
7. Work in dirty or dusty environments
Employees in this classification are required to complete and maintain required certifications.
8. Squat, kneel, bend and twist; stand and/or walk for a period of three consecutive hours.
Ability to write, speak, read, comprehend and communicate clearly and accurately with the English language.
Ability to follow and give direct or detailed instructions.
Demonstrated knowledge of drafting and Computer Aided Drafting and Mapping (GIS) fundamentals.
Possess valid driver's license, including CMV licenses to operate company vehicles.
Possess demonstrated ability and experience as a Distribution Designer "B" or possess equivalent related experience.
4. Pass a hearing test in the audible range with or without a hearing device.
Possess Associate Degree in Engineering or two years of college level engineering course work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge to use and maintain various tools and instruments.
10. Work in confined spaces.
Possess knowledge to read plans such as: construction plans, engineering drawings, interpret blueprints.
12. Be able to enter and exit manhole (minimum manhole circumference is 80 inches).
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
401(k) match and annual company contribution
Referral bonus program
Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
Life and disability insurance
Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 4%
Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
Hourly rates will be paid in accordance with terms of the candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience or collective bargaining agreement: $61.41/Hr.
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