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AES is proudly ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, and with $12.7B in revenues in 2023, we have the resources and expertise to make a significant impact as we provide electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. As the world moves towards a net-zero future, AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions, such as 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers, are setting the pace for rapid, global decarbonization.
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Qualifications
- Possess and maintain a valid driver license
- Have a High School diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
- Pass the EEI Tech Test or other Company approved aptitude test
- And must also meet one of the following criteria:
- A minimum of a 2-year Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Energy Management Technology, Industrial Engineering, Engineering University Transfer, Electric Power Engineering/Technology, a Program Certificate in Electric Power Technology from Bismarck State College or equivalent military training in the fields listed above.
- A Journeyman's electrician license or equivalent military training as an electrician.
Responsibilities
Under directive supervision, facilitates design of electric projects of an increasing difficulty including three phase electric extensions, replacements or revocations.
- Ability to perform all aspects of the Design Technician I
- Design projects of increasing difficulty under directive supervision such as:
- Three phase extension (overhead and underground)
- Three phase replacements, revocations or removal
- Distribution of facilities under-built on transmission poles
- Relocation of existing facilities
- Highway/Governmental projects
- Understand basic tariff and billing policies.
- Interact with commercial, industrial and government customers, developers, architects and engineers from outside firms and other DP&L personnel.
- Assist and instruct other Company personnel in matters relating to electric distribution design.
- Identify and analyze abnormal conditions on the electric distribution systems.
- Help teach/mentor newer members to the department.
- Perform other similar or skilled work.
Design Tech I -
- Determine residential electric meter and service locations.
- Update electric maps and outage management system.
- Complete design necessary for work orders.
- Utilize applicable codes and standards: DP&L Electric Engineering and Construction Standards, DP&L Safety Code, Safety Performance Requirements Manual, Electric Service Handbook, National Electric Code (NEC), and the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and other pertinent regulatory requirements.
- Prepare drawing and design simple work orders under direct supervision such as:
- Single phase extensions (overhead and underground)
- Replacement or removal of facilities
- Night guard projects
- Understand basic surveying techniques, stake proposed projects and gather post-construction field notes.
- Interact with residential customers and contractors in a professional manner.
- Utilize personal computer and customer account information.
- Input construction as-built information into the design software so prints can be updated in a timely fashion.
- Update customer circuit and branch line information.
- Complete guying, pole loading, and voltage drop calculations for designed projects.
- Assist other Company personnel.
- Perform other similar or less skilled work.
Job Attributes
-Minimal manual or physical skill required. Work involving light physical exertion while working on job site(s).
-The numerous tasks in electric distribution design requires a moderate degree of independent judgement within established standards and procedures.
-Technical work requires close mental and visual concentration to achieve high levels of accuracy.
-Responsible for the design and work order preparation as well as onsite technical direction to ensure safety to self and others. Work on job site involves risk of injury. Work will occasionally require activities when conditions are less than ideal like cold, hot, humid and/or rainy weather.
-Routine work will involve use of Company vehicles, small hand tools/equipment and technology. A design technician must possess a valid driver's license.
-Responsible for designing electric distribution facilities.
-Many tasks involve the preparation and/or use of confidential plans and other documents.
-Work involves frequent public contacts with customers, developers and other utilities pertaining to company and procedures.
-Work involves regular contact with other departments.
-Tasks require responsibility for completion of non-routine assignments while receiving occasional supervision.
-Has responsibility for technical advice to line crews and construction personnel.
AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.