SENIOR DESIGNER (3110)

This position performs complete design work ranging in complexity from a straightforward and standardized nature to very complex and innovative while identifying project specific customer needs and expectations for electric utility improvements.  Responsible for the preparation of electric utility improvement designs, work orders, and cost estimates for new business construction, budget jobs for new construction or system improvements, public works, road improvements, and government projects.  May provide training, development and mentoring to the Utility Design Coordinator I or II.  A very strong working knowledge of all distribution design standards and methods and capable of developing, updating and/or modifying distribution standards/methods as required. Focuses on the identification of customer needs regarding project specific electric utility design requirements, standards and policies. Establishes project specific business relationships and guides the customer through the New Business process. Also expected to understand and be capable of performing design duties of a Utility Design Coordinator I and II. Focuses on ensuring service commitments are delivered.  Supports the efforts of other departmental positions through the use of independent judgment. Responsible for design quality assurance and ensuring a quality product for internal and external customers.  Performs other related work, including maintaining a close working relationship with internal partners to facilitate continuous improvement opportunities, for which the employee is capable and qualified to safely perform as assigned.  Required to operate a vehicle for the Company.

**NOTE: THE COMPANY MAY FILL THE POSITION(S) AT A LOWER LEVEL DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS OF CANDIDATES**