at Kootenai Electric Cooperative in Rathdrum, Idaho, United States
Job Description
- Designs, surveys and stakes new member line extensions, maintenance requests, and capital projects to KEC and NESC standards.
- Performs power distribution system designs for subdivisions and lays designs out in design software (e.g. AutoCAD).
- Researches property ownership.
- Assists in researching existing easements.
- Assists in preparing and securing easements.
- Researches recorded plats and surveys.
- Applies for and obtains permits for modifying, replacing, or installing new infrastructure in various jurisdictions, including but not limited to local highway districts, city, county, state, federal, and railroads.
- Sizes transformers and conductors to meet member needs.
- Meets with members or their representatives to assist with the design and plan phases of new line extensions.
- Develops and quotes cost estimates.
- Represents KEC on various utility coordinating groups.
- Works with state, county and city road relocations.
- Makes recommendations for improvements.
- Reviews invoices for accuracy.
- Ensures KEC stays within the prescribed budget.
- Assists with resolving power quality issues.
- Keeps others informed. Reports and written communication are clear, timely and relevant. Verbal communication is clear and correct. Listens and tries to understand others. Communicates effectively with varied groups or individuals.
- Enthusiastic team worker, helps others, promotes harmony among fellow workers, team members, supervisors and members. Responds well to suggestions and criticism. Adapts easily to change. Reacts well to additional or different assignments. Performs actions consistent with the objectives and goals of the Team and the Cooperative.
- Coordinates system improvements based on work plan.
- Evaluates joint use-attachment requests and produces make-ready design and cost estimates.
- May assist in training entry level Project Engineering Technicians.
- Performs other duties as directed or required.
