Distribution Line Designer

Work for an industry leader and live in one of the top ranked “best places to live” communities in the United States. Mountain View Electric Association (MVEA) is one of the fastest growing mission-driven and member-owned electric cooperatives in Colorado. With offices in Falcon and Limon, our service territory spans 5,000 square miles from the foothills outside of Colorado Springs through the rolling plains of eastern Colorado.

While a lot has changed in our industry since we were incorporated as a not-for-profit electric cooperative in 1941, MVEA still operates on the values we started with years ago—integrity, accountability, innovation, and commitment to community. Today, MVEA is proud to provide safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to more than 56,500 members and over 66,500 meters in portions of eight counties.

Our electric cooperative is financially strong and experiences tremendous growth of over 2,000 accounts per year due to the expanding communities outside of Colorado Springs. MVEA has annual revenues of over $125 million and over 6,400 miles of distribution line. We are a respected leader in the distribution cooperative industry due to a long history of safety, reliable service, member engagement, financial health, rate stability, and employee dedication.

MVEA is a great place to work, and the Colorado Springs area is a beautiful place to call home. MVEA employees live in an area that is a common vacation destination due to outdoor recreation, easy access to majestic mountain adventures, and over 375 miles of urban and suburban trails. Boasting of over 300 days of sunshine a year, Colorado’s front range experiences weather that encourages outdoor activities all year long. U.S. News and World Report recently ranked Colorado Springs as the No. 2 best place to live in the country, and the No. 1 best place to live in Colorado based on quality of life, job market, value of living here, and people's desire to live here. As the second-largest city in the state, Colorado Springs offers residents all the modern amenities of a major metropolitan city, but with a friendly small-town feel.

To learn more about MVEA and the communities we serve, visit www.mvea.coop. To learn more about the Colorado Springs community, visit www.coloradospringschamberedc.com.

Top Reasons to Work with Us:

• Competitive Salary and Outstanding Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, Life, and Paid Time Off
• Traditional Pension Plan and 401(k) with Company Match
• Stable and Growing Company
• Four Day Work Week (Monday through Thursday 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.)
• Great Company Culture

The Distribution Line Designer is responsible for timely and accurate preparation of staking sheets along with performing the following duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for project management and design duties to ensure timely and accurate preparation and installation of single, two and three phase lines. Including underground and overhead electric systems.
• Design plans may include accommodations for force accounts, subdivisions, work plan projects and system rebuilds associated with road projects.
• Research and obtain easements, rights-of-way, and statements of authority as required.
• Adhere to and promote utilization of good engineering practices. Follow guidelines as set forth in, but not limited to, the Association policies and engineering policies. The designer will also be required to follow NESC guidelines, and RUS rules and specifications.
• Answers inquiries for cost estimates and other basic engineering questions.
• Identify member needs both actual and anticipated. Assists in identifying critical complaint trends. Reports findings to Supervisor.
• Responsible for the prompt processing of all payments in accordance with established procedures.
• Process member refunds such as adverse deposits and indeterminate refunds in accordance with established procedures.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail oriented, self-motivated, well organized, personable, and able to exercise discretion, and use sound judgment in dealing with people and confidential information.
• Exhibit sound and accurate judgement uses time effectively and manage competing demands.
• Works independently to plan, schedule and meet deadlines.
• Communicate and interact effectively with members and co-workers in a courteous, professional manner.
• Ability to react to change productively and to handle a high workload.
• Must be proficient in computer operating systems and office software. Must be able to utilize technical engineering software.
• Ability to understand legal descriptions.
• Ability to use an electronic digital transit, a measuring wheel, and metal detector.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret documents such as safety rules, staking sheets, NESC, RUS specification books, operating and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to calculate figures, line sag, tensions, power calculations, loading calculations, and strength calculations. Ability to understand and apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Associate degree in engineering technology field preferred.
• Three years related utility experience is preferred.

Applications will be accepted through Sunday, April 13, 2025.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Females/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Salary Description

• $36.99 to $56.91 per hour