Job Description
SEnergy is seeking a detail oriented Senior Field Designer for Distribution Projects.
The ideal candidate will possess electrical distribution (medium voltage 5kV to 35 kV) design skills and experience or survey skills and experience.
The position can be located at our Houston or Boerne office. It may require some overnight travel to project sites.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design
- Review field notes and prepare CAD plan and profile drawings using hand sketches and or transit shot information.
- Prepare KMZ files and download image files from TNRIS website, as required.
- Prepare TXDOT permit drawings, acquire ROW maps as needed, coordinate with engineer to ensure ROW lines are properly drawn.
- Prepare plan and profile drawings using design guides, GPS coordinate information, and staking sheet information including proposed pole height and framing information.
- Perform design calculations, estimates and statistics using industry tools and methods.
- Deliver clear and actionable staking and layout documentation.
- Process LiDAR data using various software platforms (e.g., Trimble Business Center, Global Mapper).
QA/QC
- Quality control project work to maintain the expected standards for project deliverables, including CAD work ensuring accurate scales, proper spelling, proper formatting, and completeness.
- Resolve construction staking issues proactively and early in the process.
- Coordinate field-to-office data flow for timely updates and feedback.
- Validate field decisions against standards and provide feedback to improve deliverables.
- Review post-staking deliverables for accuracy and completeness.
- Coordinate with field personnel concerning questions or missing items.
- Resolve urgent field issues requiring immediate attention.
Proposal Development
- Collaborate with Project Managers to prepare proposals for field services.
- Provide technical input and forecast hours required for field services.
- Maintain good project documentation, including calculations, telephone conversations, design decisions, rationale, and filing copies of all pertinent information.
Other:
- Attend project meetings as necessary to coordinate design and address any issues.
- Quality control project work to maintain the expected standards for project deliverables, including CAD work ensuring accurate scales, proper spelling, proper formatting, and completeness.
- Share expertise and suggest improvement on the process or techniques with others on the design team to increase overall effectiveness.
- Develop and maintain positive professional relationships with key personnel with whom project work is interfaced with.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
- Associates Degree in Drafting or Design or 10 years of related experience
- Possess technical problem-solving skills and able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
- Familiarity of electric utility best practices
- Moderate to Advanced knowledge of Medium to High Voltage systems; AutoCAD and PLS CADD advanced knowledge
SKILLS:
- Strong (effective) written and verbal communication skills, exceptional computer skills, with emphasis in project management, spreadsheet and word processing applications.
- Strong skills of time management, organizational and multi-tasking.
PHYSICAL:
- This position requires the ability to listen and hear, good eyesight, sitting, standing, walking, and use of hands and arms.
BENEFITS:
- 100% Employer paid health insurance and 50% for first dependent
- 200% 401(k) match up to 4.5%
- Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
- Dental, Vision, and Supplemental offered
- Paid Holidays
- Starting at 3-week PTO with rollover
- $1,000 Annual Employer Contribution to Health Savings Account
- Annual Profit-Sharing Bonus based on Performance.
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Immediate start, Night shift,