Description

Summary: Performs job duties in a way that promotes a positive image of the City organizations and the department:  demonstrates effective interpersonal skills and delivers exemplary customer service.

Essential Functions: 

• Prepare material lists and step-by-step procedures for substation projects and work orders;
• Perform system modeling tasks such as entering data into models, running reports and printing them in a presentable format;
• Balance load for substation circuits as well as overall load allocation for all substations;
• Calculate impedance, short circuit currents, and X/R ratios for the transmission and distribution system;
• Determine where to place capacitors and air switches to optimize the operation of the distribution equipment;
• Prepare request for proposal documents for purchasing transmission and distribution equipment;
• Preparation of technical drawings for new facilities and improvements to existing overhead and underground facilities.

Requirements

Qualifications:  Completion of an associate's degree, vocational technical degree or specialized training that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college education; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:

 *** Critical Infrastructure:  This position has been determined to have close contact with, or control of Critical Infrastructure components. This position is subject to extensive background checks and random drug screening. ***

Knowledge and facilities:

Knowledge of:

• Engineering techniques along with creativity to solve complex problems;

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Solve complex problems;
• Work well with others;
• Effectively use Microsoft Office computer software programs.

• Occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds
• Frequently stand and walk
• Occasionally kneel
• Frequently push and pull objects
• Frequently rotate upper trunk to the left or right while sitting or standing
• Frequently reach above, at or below shoulder height
• Frequently handle objects

Application must be submitted online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lubbock. Jobs close at 5:00 p.m. on the closing date posted on the City website. For a complete list of job openings with the City of Lubbock please visit www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Lubbock.