Rappahannock Electric Cooperative

Distribution Designer

Woodford, VA

Full-time

$52,000-$52,000

About This Job

Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) is a progressive member owned utility with a service area that spreads from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the tidal waters of the Chesapeake Bay. REC serves over 165,000 connections in portions of 22 Virginia counties. REC is seeking a Distribution Designer in our Bowling Green office.

The Distribution Designer will design distribution facilities to extend or enhance service in compliance with RUS construction specifications and other requirements of RUS, the Virginia State Corporation Commission, and The National Electrical Safety Code in order to obtain the most efficient and effective system design.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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Design, route and lay out electric distribution and service facilities including transformers in accordance with member’s desires, if possible, while satisfying RUS Specifications, and accepted practices for design and construction of rural lines and prepare staking sheets, customer orders and connection orders in accordance with the Cooperative's accepted practice. Coordinate and conduct project meetings with Developers, Builders and Key account Customers to facilitate all aspects of the project. Work with the planning department and the design supervisor throughout the different stages of the projects.

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Negotiate for and prepare easement agreements for new construction and system improvements.

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Prepare load studies and recommend changes and additions required to meet the customer's needs. Coordinate with Planning Engineering as to the system protection needed and advise from the field standpoint for operational placement of REC facilities

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Advise customer and public regarding engineering problems regarding electric service requested and/or required

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Operate and maintain transportation equipment, tools and working equipment in proper condition, and report deficiencies or repairs needed. • Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

A High School Diploma or GED (General Equivalency Diploma) and a strong mathematics aptitude required. Entry level with on-the-job experience in combination with 12 Step Training Program to develop skills in six (6) years or equivalent.

The ideal candidate will agree to adhere to and abide by the Cooperative's safety rules, safety policies, and safety procedures. Must have the ability to design distribution lines, service laterals, and transformer sizes. Prepare clear and concise staking sheets, plats, right‐ of‐way easements and other support documents. Prepare cost estimates for line extensions and relocation projects. Communicate with the general public and secure right‐of‐way easements and contractual agreements.

Candidate must have a strong knowledge of mathematics and be able to develop a working knowledge of distribution line design, transformer sizing, construction specifications, right‐of‐way easement procedure, National Electrical Safety Code, National Electric Code, Virginia Department of Transportation utilities relocation procedure, drafting, construction materials, communication skills and basic surveying. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Must have basic computer skills, to include a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including, but not limited to: Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint as required by job responsibilities. Must be proficient in Pole foreman, NESC, IVUE, REC terms and Conditions.

The majority of the work schedule will be performed traveling to and working at various field locations within the service territory with some office time each day. Must be willing to work in all weather conditions, including help with service restoration during storms. Overtime may be required at times of heavy workload

Candidates interested in applying for this position should submit their application on our REC site (https://www.myrec.coop/careers) with your resume.

Job Posting ID: 19BG05232025

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.24 per hour

Benefits:

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401(k)

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401(k) matching

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Dental insurance

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Health insurance

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Paid time off

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Tuition reimbursement

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Vision insurance

Work Location: In person