Job Description

We are engineers, high line workers, power plant managers, accountants, electricians, project coordinators, risk analysts, customer service operators, community representatives, safety and security specialists, communicators, human resources partners, information technology technicians and much, much more. We are 3,500 people committed to enhancing the lives of the communities we serve. Together, we are powering the growth and success of our community progress every day!

Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level

Deadline to apply: June 22, 2025

Pay Grade

13

Position Summary

The Industrial Designer position coordinates and plans the design and construction of electric and gas service installations/upgrades/remodels and line extensions for large commercial/industrial customers and provides excellent customer service throughout the work management project and the main point-of-contact for the customer.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Coordinates and plans the design and construction of electric and gas service installations/upgrades/remodels and line extensions for large commercial/industrial customers.
• Acts as customer point-of-contact throughout work management process by receiving and responding to customer phone calls and emails.
• Schedules and attends meetings and conducts site visits.
• Conducts field surveying and staking.
• Develops job sketches using Designer/GIS.
• Develops construction job packages specifying material, equipment and labor requirements for each job.
• Creates accurate Contributions in Aid of Construction (CIAC) for customer projects.
• Conduct initial reviews of designs provided by Design Contractors, as directed.
• Verifies as-builts to ensure accuracy and completeness, as directed.
• Acquires easements and permits.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Applied knowledge of design and construction standards and requirements

Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision with experience in making independent decisions and recommendations

Ability to effectively coordinate and prioritize assigned projects to meet customer expectations

Ability to interact with customers and address customer concerns, providing exceptional customer service

Demonstrated ability to coordinate the preparation of high quality job sketches

Handles work content that is increasingly complex

Must have a valid class C Texas Driver’s license with a favorable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to apply a broad knowledge of design and construction standards and requirements to the extent of being considered a Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Technical expert on Electric Line Extension Policy and Gas Line Extension Policy.
• Extensive background and expertise in utility-scale distribution planning or utility construction experience
• Extensive knowledge and demonstrated application of Electric Line Extension Policy and Gas Line Extension Policy
  
   

Competencies

Learning Quickly

Driving Continuous Improvement

Delivering High Quality Work

Demonstrating Initiative

Driving for Results

Serving Customers

Minimum Education

Associates Degree OR experience in commercial utility-scale distribution planning or commercial utility construction CAD/GIS or other technical experience or Currently a Designer 1 or 2 with a strong background in commercial utility-scale distribution planning or commercial utility construction experience

Required Certifications

Working Environment

Work is performed indoors & outdoors. Manual dexterity, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion. Use of computing equipment, telephone, & printer/copier. Ability to travel to and from business related events. After hours work may be required.

Physical Demands

Office Environment

CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.

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