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Halff

Electrical Distribution Designer, San Antonio, TX

Halff, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208

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Electrical Distribution Designer

Halff is seeking a Electrical Distribution Designer to join our San Antonio office. The role focuses on coordinating and designing electrical distribution system installations, extensions, and improvements, primarily using ESRI Utility Network and ArcGIS. What You Will Do

Landbase Services – coordinates verification of edits, QA/QC, and closing of as-built designs with Designers, Construction personnel, Site Inspectors, and Schedulers. Overhead Engineering – coordinates and designs overhead electric system improvement projects and civic improvement projects. Gas Engineering – coordinates and designs gas system improvement/renewal projects; civic improvement projects; and large line extensions and service installations/upgrades/remodels for large commercial and industrial customers and developments. Create, edit, analyze and implement gas facility data updates from job construction sketches, as-built sheets, or mobile applications using standardized CPS symbology and data placement business rules, related to civic improvement, rehab or other existing work. Validate gas line pressure discrepancies, confirm gas service measurement and feature placement consistency. Produce specialty Gas facility mapping and data product requests for internal and external use. Maintain and ensure successful GIS data exports to critical modeling and outage applications such as ADMS, Gas SCADA, and Gas Hydraulic Modeling software. Follow business rules and generate reports to improve the data quality for export to other systems. Perform all coordination with external agencies such as the City of San Antonio, TxDOT, etc. Conduct field surveying for the design and installation for each job, including staking pole locations and locating buried utilities. Develop job sketches and perform As-builts. Perform other project and process improvement initiatives as assigned. What You Will Need

At least 2 years of experience working in ESRI Utility Network (UN) or an ESRI enterprise multi-user data ArcGIS environment. High School Diploma or GED Equivalent. Exceptional knowledge and demonstrated application of relevant design and construction standards and applicable code requirements. Extensive knowledge and demonstrated application of Electric Line Extension Policy and Gas Line Extension Policy. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with minimum supervision verified through assessments. Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional customer service. Demonstrated ability to prepare high quality job sketches utilizing GIS. Demonstrated ability to perform accurate and timely as-builts. Ability to meet goals and objectives with minimal direct supervision. Ability to work in a variety of locations such as the field, construction centers and the main office. Proficient in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, electronic mail and scheduling. Ability to set priorities, organize work and make occasional exceptions. Demonstrated ability to forge strong relationships across levels and organizational lines of business. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and coordinate all projects to meet due dates. Well-developed written and verbal communication skills for interaction with all levels of personnel. Ability to multi-task various critical work assignments in a fast paced environment in a professional manner. Demonstrated positive interpersonal behaviors toward CPS Energy, associates, and customers. Preferred Qualifications

Associate’s degree in Science with a concentration in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical or related field from an accredited university. Designer/GIS, WMIS, and SAP experience. Gas design and construction standards knowledge. Gas Line Extension Policies knowledge. Relative experience in supporting utility construction & maintenance. GIS Placement Standards knowledge. Gas as-built standards knowledge. Functional GIS experience in the Gas utility industry. Demonstrated experience to use and develop effective QA/QC processes to maintain GIS data integrity requirements. Documented experience working in ESRI Utility Network (UN) or an ESRI enterprise multi-user data ArcGIS environment. Competencies

Entrepreneurial Thinking. Building and Supporting Teams. Driving Continuous Improvement. Communicates Effectively. Serving Customers. Working Safely. Working Environment

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Exposure to hazardous chemicals, wet or humid conditions, outdoor weather, and noisy and dusty environments may occur. The role may require travel to meetings, training sessions, or other business-related events. Overtime may be required due to business demands. Physical Demands

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If using arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work. The Halff Electric Distribution Advantage

More than two decades of expertise in the electric utility industry with a deep understanding and proficiency in electric power. Collaborative approach with an emphasis on integrated teamwork and partnership with our clients. Rigorous quality assurance and quality control measures to ensure excellence. Funding resources assistance—cutting through red tape related to grants and other funding types. Benefits

Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance. Long-term and short-term disability insurance. Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans). Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans. Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Health Savings Account (HSA). 529 College Savings Plan. Flexible spending accounts (FSA). Employee Assistance Plan. EEO Information

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.

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