Line Extensions and Conversions

• Design and stake all assigned multi- and single-phase line extensions and conversions, including road moves, substation feeders, large commercial projects, duct lines, and large work plan jobs.
• Design and stake distribution systems to conform to corporate and NESC specifications.
• Determine the size of transformers, conductors, and other equipment needed to adequately serve customer loads.
• Maintain accurate knowledge of underground and overhead specifications. Including a thorough knowledge of equipment and materials used on Cobb EMC’s distribution system.
• Perform Quality Control (QC) review of peer’s projects as needed to ensure accuracy of designs.
• Conduct fault current calculations and provide to the customer.
• Effectively and creatively resolve difficult and unique staking assignments.
• Assist supervisor in training Engineering Design Technicians and other staff as needed.

Project Management

• Manage multiple projects concurrently of varying complexity.
• Coordinate assigned jobs with other departments, other utilities, and governmental agencies to ensure project timelines and milestones are achieved.
• Manage high profile and/or high dollar complex projects.

Easement and Right-of-Way Permits

• Secure new service contracts from customers and developers.
• Obtain information and maintain knowledge of federal, state, and county government specifications for securing permits and easements, including lane closure permits.
• Maintain familiarity with other utilities' specifications for obtaining permits and encroachments.
• Provide accurate estimate of construction costs.
• Obtain NPDES storm water permits as required by federal regulations.

Paperwork

• Prepare written documents, including easements, contracts, and cost estimates, as required.
• Prepare staking sheets, check drawings, and prepare all paperwork.
• Utilize Sharepoint for document retention
• Develop and maintain engineering documents, forms, presentations, and other data.
• Assist with the development of and updates to Cobb EMC’s Overhead and Underground Specifications.

GRM Systems

• Maintain and communicate current knowledge of GRM systems changes, procedures, and improvements. 
• Ensure data accuracy and completeness of GRM systems data. 
• Perform quality assurance procedures on GRM systems data, as required. 
• Identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas of improvement in Cobb EMC’s Work Management and Work Force Management Systems. 
• Make positive suggestions for improving GRM systems operations and applications.

Customer Inquiries

• Keep supervisor informed of any unusual customer complaints.
• Ensure that all customer complaints from the field within area of responsibility are immediately resolved.
• Ensure unresolved complaints are routed to the proper personnel within one day of notification.

Associate Degree in Engineering or an associate degree or higher degree along with relevant work experience.

Minimum 5 years of experience working with electrical distribution systems.

Thorough knowledge of corporate policies, procedures, construction specifications, and line extension practices.

Working knowledge of Geospatial Resource Management (GRM) systems or another work management tool and electric utility equipment and materials.

Experience using field staking equipment and tools including range rods, electronic levels, range finders, compass, and GPS/GNSS surveying equipment.

SKILLS:

Excellent oral and written communication skills.        

Proven excellent interpersonal skills for interacting with customers.

Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Proficiency with personal computers.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, CAD based software, Bluebeam, Pole Loading software, and SharePoint.

Possess valid Integrated Transmission System (ITS) Access Only Certificate

Possess valid Georgia driver's license.