Design Coordinator

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Deadline to apply: March 8, 2025

Pay Grade

12

Position Summary

The Design Coordinator role focuses on the coordination with internal (e.g., CPS Energy Gas, Distribution Engineering) and external (e.g., customer, general contractor, electrician, plumber) customer and design of overhead, underground electrical, and gas installations, extensions and/or system improvements. The position requires effective application of specialized knowledge to ensure that new construction requests comply with safety and regulatory requirements, while ensuring projects are designed in accordance with CPS Energy (CPSE) standards for load capacity. The Design Coordinator represents CPSE during customer site visits, providing design insight and educating customers concerning the steps required to move the project forward. The Design Coordinator applies knowledge of project interdependencies to ensure that key tasks are initiated, scheduled and completed on the appropriate timetable, in order to achieve project goals. The position requires accurate application of mathematic principles for accurate invoicing, organizational systems for updating project status and attaching artifacts such as maps, permits and site images. Specific work varies by area.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Ability to meet goals and objectives with minimal direct supervision.

Well-developed written and verbal communication skills for interaction with the public and all levels of personnel.

Initiative to work independently or as a member of a team, coordinating with others to achieve desired results.

Ability to work in a variety of locations such as the field, construction centers and office.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, electronic mail and scheduling.

Ability to set priorities, organize work and recognize when exceptions may be necessary.

Ability to develop and maintain working relationships with customers and support teams.

Effective interpersonal and customer service skills.

Experience in customer invoicing.

Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License and ability to make field visits.

Ability to work overtime, nights, weekends and holidays.Preferred Qualifications

Associate degree with a concentration in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical or related field from an accredited university; In lieu of a degree, Experience in residential/commercial utility-scale distribution planning or residential/commercial utility construction CAD/GIS or other related technical experience will be considered.

Depending on business area, preferred knowledge needed in items such as:

Serving Customers

Managing Time

Driving Continuous Improvement

Communicates Effectively

Building and Supporting Teams

Working SafelyMinimum Education

High School or GED equivalent with design experience.Required Certifications

Working Environment

Indoor work, operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equip, phone, multi-functioning printer & calculator. Ability to travel to & from meetings, training sessions or other busi-related events.Physical Demands

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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.