Helper-Distribution Designer - Distribution Designer

Posting End Date: 05/17/2023

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

• This position will be filled as a Helper-Distribution Designer or Distribution Designer based on experience.***

HELPER- DISTRIBUTION DESIGNER

Job Qualifications

Under close supervision, following specific instructions as to methods and working details must be willing and able to perform the more elementary drafting, prepare dimension drawings, prepare routine simple estimates, keep map and operating records, and be qualified to do the following and related work in the department to which he is assigned:

• Approve, release and assist/create project designs when authorized.
• Conduct field investigations; evaluate possible service alternatives, determine the appropriate standards and/or specifications; prepare accurate construction drawings and material/labor estimates; interpret customer survey plats; assist in engineering calculations, tables, layouts, studies, and reports, as related to his work.
• Interpret and document the appropriate tariffs, policies, and procedures related to the Contribution in Aid of Construction (CIAC) process.
• Meet regularly with external/internal customers to discuss and determine specific requirements to provide service in each situation and negotiate facilities layout, point of service, and proposed service date using the most efficient and cost effective method of meeting the customer’s needs while adhering to existing codes, standards and policies, as related to his work.
• Communicate and/or negotiate right of way easements and/or permits and determine right of way clearing needs. Prepare and secure appropriate right of way documents and drawings in accordance with Entergy Standards.
• Follow and adhere to all Entergy safe work practices/policies, which include attending and participating in daily/monthly safety meetings.
• Communicate and coordinate assigned projects with all Entergy departments and appropriate personnel.
• Serve as the one-point of contact for the customer during the design phase and as needed after the design package has been released for scheduling and construction.

Experience And Special Qualifications

• Must complete Designer Training Modules within 18 months.
• A minimum of 60 College hours toward a 4 year degree in a related field from an accredited school, AND
• 1 years field operations experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering), OR
• Must have one of the following:
• Within six months after employment, know and understand Entergy’s safety rules, be willing and able to administer all approved methods of first aid/CPR.
• Completion of Entergy’s Technical Personal Development Program (TPDP), OR
• 2 Year Technical Associate Degree in a related field from an accredited school, OR
• Willing and able to communicate effectively with customers, department management, co-workers, and other groups related to the design, scheduling and construction of work through written and oral skills.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.

C. Physical Qualifications

• Have strength and endurance adequate for arduous labor as circumstances may require.
• Must be willing and able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, to include but not limited to:

D. Personal Qualifications

• Be willing and able to receive and execute orders and instructions in such a manner as to inspire respect and confidence of superiors and co- workers.
• Be willing and able to meet the public in a pleasant, professional, and tactful manner
• Be alert in observing hazards in order to help avoid accidents.
• Be willing and able to work in unusual surroundings, as well as the normal working conditions pertaining to this job.

DISTRIBUTION DESIGNER

• JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Responsibilities

Under directive supervision, with some latitude for planning orlaying out of working details, must be willing and able to perform responsible work in connection with drafting technical work in field or office, prepare dimension drawings, prepare estimates, keep map and operating records, and be qualified to do the following and related work in the department to which assigned

• Serve as the one-point of contact for the customer during the design phase and as needed afterthe design package has been released for scheduling and construction.
• 4Year Technical Degree in a related field from an accredited school, AND
• Completion of Entergy’s Technical Personal Development Program (TPDP) and 2 years related work experience,OR
• Meet regularly with external/internal customers to discuss and determine specific requirements to provide service in each situation and negotiate facilities layout, point of service, and proposed service date using the most efficient and cost effective method of meeting the customer’s needs while adhering to existing codes, standards and policies, as related to this work.
• Must meet allqualifications ofEngineering Helper orone of the following:
• Be willing and able to work in unusual surroundings, as well as the normal working conditions pertaining to this job.
• Creates, approves and releases project designs when authorized.
• 3 Years field operations experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering),OR
• A minimum of 60 College hours toward a 4 year degree in a related field from an accredited school and 2 years related work experience, OR
• Communicate and/or negotiate right of way easements and/or permits and determine right of way clearing needs. Prepare and secure appropriate right of way documents and drawings in accordance with Entergy Standards.
• Be willing and able to receive and execute orders and instructions in such a manner as to inspire respect and confidence of superiors and co-workers.
• PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• Interpret and document the appropriate tariffs, policies, and procedures related to the Contribution in Aid of Construction (CIAC) process.
• Know and understand Company's safety rules, and be willing and able to administer all approved methods of first aid/CPR.
• Be willing and able to meet the public in a professional, pleasant and tactful manner.
• Have strength and endurance adequate for arduous labor as circumstances may require.
• Willing and able to communicate effectively with customers, department management, co-workers, and other groups related to the design, scheduling and construction of work through written and oral skills.
• Must complete Designer Training Modules within 18 months.
• Conduct field investigations; evaluate possible service alternatives, determine the appropriate standards and/or specifications; prepare accurate construction drawings and material/labor estimates; interpret customer survey plats; assist in engineering calculations, tables, layouts, studies, and reports, as related to his work.
• Communicate and coordinate assigned projects with all Entergy departments and appropriate personnel.
• 2Year TechnicalAssociate Degree in a related field from an accredited school and 2 years related work experience, OR
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Be alert in observing hazards in order to help avoid accidents.
• Must be willing and able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, to include but not limited to:
• EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Primary Location: Texas - Navasota Texas : Navasota
Job Function: Skilled / Craft
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: GTX Utility Ops-U05
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 111072
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
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As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.