Duties and Responsibilities include: • Perform cost estimates, plan material needs and follow up on progress on projects from inception to completion • Interface regularly with contractors, engineers, developers, customers, and consultants • Provide mentoring, training, and guidance to peers • Coordinate closely with key stakeholders to discuss the process and procedures for supplying electric power • Research, acquire, record, and verify easement information • Implement and manage solution from conceptualization through planning and construction, to project completion and financial reconciliation • Evaluate environmental constraints and identify projects requirements, i.e., permits, easements, aesthetics, fees, etc. • Research new material specifications and resolve basic material issues • Perform complex power system calculations: voltage drop, equipment sizing, etc. • Interpret survey data, plan, deed information, and engineered construction drawings • Develop master system plans for future growth in large developments • Operate computer assisted engineering and design software • Edit within Global Information System (GIS) to assure accuracy and connectivity • Prepare easements and exhibits, including property descriptions, record survey measurements, and descriptive data using notes, drawings, sketches, and plats • Coordinate pre-development and pre-construction meetings with all involved departments and personnel • Act as first contact between line construction crews and landowners regarding existing line and easements • Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, warning labels, etc. • Make presentations to councils and neighborhood groups regarding overall plan and costs • Prepare large scale distribution design with minimal supervision • Conduct construction pre and post inspections • Interpret, adhere to, and enforce the company safety policy, and the National Electric Safety Code and National Electric Code • Maintain the security of confidential information • Perform duties of Senior Pole Contacts Designer, as needed/required Requirements: • High School Diploma/GED and 5 years of directly related experience • Must be insurable and have a valid driver's license. NO EXCEPTIONS • Ability to work outside in all seasons for extended periods of time. This position requires both inside and outside work. • Ability to travel overnight to various parts of Texas and surrounding states. • Knowledge of business and management principles including strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, and budgeting • Knowledge of using computer systems and AutoCAD • Knowledge of principles for providing customer service • Knowledge of specification book, current Joint Use Agreements, Rates, and Language, construction materials, warehousing methods, National Electric Code, National Electric Safety Code specifications, EPA, and OSHA codes • Knowledge of basic principles of property rights, easement acquisition, and construction practices • Skilled in time management, prioritizing, and conflict resolution • Ability to draw and edit GIS mapping • Ability to communicate, listen, and understand effectively verbally and in writing