Design Representative Wanted, Utica Ny
National Grid (Utica, New York)

Job Responsibilities:

National Grid is looking to fill a Design Representative position in Utica, New York.  Design Representatives are responsible for the preparation of construction orders related to the overhead and underground facilities associated with electric transmission, and gas natural transmission and distribution facilities. Work is accomplished by applying the prescribed Company standards, specifications, and systems.

 

Customer contact is required in connection with these duties, including the calculation and collection of associated charges.  Examples of intended duties to be performed are:

 

Promoting the extension or construction of electric/gas facilities including all necessary negotiations with customers or third parties, location of services, and attainment of right-of-ways;Advising customers in the proper application of their electric/gas service;Applying the prescribed Company standards, guides, specifications, practices, and procedures in preparing layouts of overhead and underground electric/gas distribution and transmission facilities;Preparing cost estimates of construction and maintenance projects including necessary sketches; Making load studies on distribution transformers and investigate circuit overloads and voltage complaints to determine necessary changes in circuits or equipment to restore service to satisfactory level of performance;Billing and collecting customer payments for associated construction activities;Preparing and submitting required reports and correspondence.

Wages/Benefits:

Wages start at $49,000 with incremental increases to $68,000 after four years.  We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k) plan, pension, vacation, tuition assistance and more. 

 

Job Qualifications:

Two-year degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited college or university or four-year degree in Electrical Engineering. Ability to handle contacts with customers and other departments in connection with job duties.Must pass a Technicians Occupations aptitude test.