Electric Utility Distribution Planner / System Inspector I / II

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Location : Redding, CA

Job Type : Full-Time (Status 3)

Job Number : 301E 8045 022025

Department : Electric Department

Opening Date : 03 / 03 / 2025

Closing Date : 4 / 3 / 2025 12 : 00 AM Pacific

Bargaining Unit : UPEC

Description

Welcome to Redding Electric Utility!

The City of Redding - Electric Department (REU) is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team in Service Planning. The Service Planning group is responsible for designing new and modifying existing overhead and underground electric transmission and distribution facilities, preparing work orders, creating estimates and material lists, and performing cost of service studies in the City of Redding.

The ideal candidate would be proficient with computers, exhibit excellent customer service, and have a working knowledge of electrical construction and theory. The ideal candidate would also have experience with distribution design software such as O-Calc Pro Pole design, AutoCAD and Automated Utility Design (AUD).

We are looking for someone to

Electric Utility Distribution Planner / System Inspector I

• Conduct field engineering for the purpose of designing new and / or upgrading existing underground and overhead electric distribution and transmission facilities.

Assist in the pre-inspection of job locations for existing facilities, i.e. existing vaults, boxes, conduits and conductors to ensure design does not conflict with existing facilities.

Examine plans and specifications prepared by other departments, agencies, and consultants; advise, design and coordinate with the general public, City officials, customers, contractors, consultants and architects on matters relating to relocations and new or additional electric loads and advise them of the City's Electric Service Policy, applicable City codes, and applicable utility standards.

Assist in designing distribution system improvements to provide service, maintain the continuity of service and the overall integrity of the distribution system. Design distribution circuit protection external to substations.

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Electric Utility Distribution Planner / System Inspector II

Coordinate and prepare electrical equipment specifications for contractor bid and prepare the applicable bid documents for contract work. Upon contract award, administer the construction contract and inspect the construction contract pay items prior to approving final payments.

Develop and prepare Electric Department transmission and distribution standards. Research, evaluate and recommend new distribution products for possible system use.

Coordinate and prepare joint facility agreements with other utilities. Obtain any necessary permits, easements, and right-of-way for electric transmission and distribution.

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Qualifications we're looking for

Knowledge of

Land use requirements for obtaining permits and rights of way.

Overhead and underground transmission and distribution construction standards, techniques, methods, equipment, and material.

Utility policies and practices.

California PUC General Orders 95 and 128, the National Electric Code, the California Electrical Code and EUSERC Standards.

Ability to

Learn and comprehend strategies for transmission and distribution facilities in regards to installations, voltage performance, loading of system components, system operating procedures, system protection, system capacity, and energy losses.

Read and interpret electrical, mechanical and civil engineering drawings related to municipal and private electric systems.

Operate personal computers and utilize computer-aided design (CAD) software.

Investigate the impact of additional power requirements on the system and the costs for added construction or its modification to accommodate new requirements.

Education, Experience, and Special Requirements :

Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

Typical experience would include five years relevant experience in the electrical utility transmission and / or distribution field. Relevant experience in electric utility projects or system inspections is highly desirable.

Possession of a valid California drivers' license, or the ability to acquire one within ten days of appointment.

What to expect from the Application and Exam Process

You will receive notifications pertaining to this recruitment at the e-mail address and text message number provided on your application. Email correspondence may go to your spam or junk mail folder.

Examination Process : A written exam, oral board interview, and AutoCAD assessment will be administered. This recruitment will establish an eligibility list and may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

Selection Process : Final appointment is contingent upon :

Veteran's Credit : Applicants who attach a copy of the DD-214 to their application indicating "Honorable Discharge" from military service and receive a passing score on the examination process will have two (2) additional points added to their final examination score.

The City of Redding adheres to to Cal / OSHA COVID-19 requirements.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / FEDERAL AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

NOTE : This is a summary of benefits and is provided as a courtesy. For specific benefit information, refer to the labor agreements (MOUs) of each bargaining unit.

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THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA-HELP EMPLOYEES OR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES.

Holidays :

An average of thirteen and a half per year. Fire Association covered employees receive a payment in lieu of holidays. Holiday compensation for Redding Peace Officers Association and Redding Police Managers Association employees has been converted to base pay.

Vacation :

Two weeks per year up to the fourth year of service, three weeks up to nine years of service, three and a half weeks up to fourteen years of service, four weeks up to nineteen years of service, four and a half weeks up to twenty-four years of service, five weeks after twenty-four years of service. For accrual rates for Fire Department shift employees, refer to MOU. Part-time and temporary employees may be eligible for some vacation / paid time off benefits.

Sick Leave :

Twelve working days of sick leave are accrued each year. Unused sick leave may be credited toward retirement. For accrual rates for Fire Department shift employees, refer to MOU.

Health Insurance :

Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life for employee and dependent, and long-term disability for employees.

Retirement :

Full-time employees are covered by CalPERS (formula is dependent on hire date and member status in CalPERS) and are not covered under the Social Security System.

Administrative Leave :

Management positions are eligible to receive 40 hours of administrative leave per calendar year as authorized by the department director; additional leave up to 40 hours may be granted by the City Manager.

Deferred Compensation Plans :

Available for interested employees.

Union Dues : Some job classifications are represented by collective bargaining units, the employees of which may choose to join and pay union dues.

Part-Time Retirement Benefit Program :

Part-time, seasonal, and full-time temporary employees either participate in the Social Security System or the PARS Alternate Retirement System depending upon bargaining unit assignment.

SDI :

United Public Employees of California represented positions do not participate in SDI.

IMPORTANT NOTES :

Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

Describe your experience in transmission / distribution line design and construction. Describe projects you have worked on and your role in the projects. If none, please type N / A.

Describe your experience working with personal computers and the software you are most familiar with. Describe your experience with distribution design software such as O-Calc Pro Pole design, AutoCAD, and Automated Utility Design (AUD). If none, please type N / A.

Describe your experience developing electrical utility engineering, design, and construction standards. If none, please type N / A.

Describe your experience related to field inspection and site construction coordination related to modifying existing or new electric facilities. If none, please type N / A.

Describe your experience interacting with the public on behalf of a larger organization. If none, please type N / A.

Describe any other areas of utility experience or expertise valuable to the Electric Utility. If none, please type N / A.

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