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General Designer 1

Organization:
CPS Energy
Region:
United States, Texas, San Antonio
End of contest:
March 29, 2021
  This job posting has expired
Type:
Full time
Category:
Designer
Description
Position Summary

This role focuses on the coordination and design of customer service installations, system and civic improvements. Specific work varies by area:
Downtown Network Engineering - Coordinates and designs all customer service installations, system and civic improvement projects in the Downtown Network System.

Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level.

Deadline to apply, March 29, 2021.

Tasks and Responsibilities

  •  Downtown Network Engineering - coordinates and designs system improvements such as new vault installations, primary cable upgrades, secondary grid upgrades, system reconfigurations and equipment replacements; designs Downtown Network System extensions and new vault installations to serve new customers; coordinates and designs Downtown Network System relocations to accommodate civic improvement projects; updates Downtown Network System maps.
  •  Perform all coordination with external agencies such as the City of San Antonio, SAWS, AT&T, etc.
  •  Conduct field surveying with UIO crews for the design and installation for each job.
  •  Develops job sketches using CADD drafting and perform map As-builds.
  •  Develops construction job packages specifying material, equipment and labor requirements for each job.
  •  Performs other project and process improvement initiatives as assigned.

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

  • Ability to meet goals and objectives with minimal direct supervision
  • Demonstrated well-developed written and verbal communications skills for interaction within the section, across departmental lines to all levels of personnel, and vertically with management.
  • Initiative to work independently or as a member of a team, coordinating with others to achieve desired results
  • 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.
  • Ability to develop and maintain working relationships with customers and support teams.
  • Demonstrated positive interpersonal behaviors toward CPS Energy, associates, and customers consistent with company core values.

Preferred Qualifications

Depending on business area, preferred knowledge needed in items such as:
 Designer/GIS, ARM, CADD drafting and SAP
 Downtown Network design and construction standards
 Electric Service Standards
 Relative experience in supporting utility construction & maintenance

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Contact

CPS Energy

145 Navarro

San Antonio

Texas United States

www.cpsenergy.com