Electrical Designer

• Provides commercial and residential power distribution designs (underground and overhead) for the BLW customer and coordinates installation with developers, builders and other utility companies. Works with the customer to determine customer loads and proper equipment needed to safely connect to Marietta Power system. Discusses design options and costs with the Supervisor of Systems Design for direction. 
• Coordinates primary and secondary power line construction activities to ensure appropriate breaker/fuse requirements are installed to prevent damage to distribution system. 
• Coordinates switching operations on main power lines for assigned projects as needed to give crews clearance during construction. 
• Coordinates joint construction/installation projects to protect Marietta Power’s distribution rights, boundaries and responsibilities when several utilities may be involved in joint construction projects.   Works with MEAG and Georgia Power as needed for clearance or load control.
• Handles concerns and complaints from contractors, builders, and homeowners concerning power quality, construction scheduling and or delays on assigned projects.  
• Determines appropriate electrical meters required for customer demands and recommends to the meter shop what type of meter needed for assigned projects.
• Coordinates and performs field surveys of county lighting program in areas served by BLW and coordinates city lighting programs in areas served by other utilities.
• Handles the sale and installation of leased lighting.
• Performs regular field surveys on power line distribution system for damage, maintenance, additions and upgrades. Coordinates utility pole inspection/treatment program with MEAG; directs contractors to poles that are damaged or need to be replaced.
• Maintains the accuracy of the electrical distribution GIS software data.
• Serves on "standby" status on a rotating basis to ensure adequate engineering department staffing when outages occur. Works outdoors during major power outages as needed to survey damage and coordinate emergency repairs.
• Researches, submits technical designs and plans to obtain D.O.T. and other required construction permits as needed.
• Provides back-up to power control center as assigned
• Performs other related duties as assigned 

• High school graduate and a minimum of 3 years progressively responsible electrical distribution design or electric utility experience. 
• Experience in underground and overhead distribution construction and in substation construction maintenance.
• Knowledge skill in drafting electrical plans.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical distribution design methods and practices.  Maintains knowledge of engineering practices and industry standards through continuing education.
• Knowledge of load management, electrical metering, residential house wiring.
• Ability to perform electrical power control operations including switching, dispatch crews, and monitoring SCADA controls.
• Ability to read and make minor changes to AutoCAD drawings.
• Ability to attain MEAG Low-Side/High-Side, Switching certification on the ITS system within one year of hire.
• Ability to successfully complete electrical line design courses levels 1 and 2 within one year of hire.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret technical drawings, codes and related manuals.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate and maintain Work/Outage Management system.
• Ability to effectively communicate with engineers, construction crews and BLW customers. Ability to handle customer complaints and maintain positive working relationships. 
• Must have a valid Georgia driver’s license and a satisfactory 7-year driving history to include no DUIs in the last five (5) years.
• Physical exam, drug screen, and criminal background check at time of hire is required

Salary : $23 - $26