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General Designer 1

CPS Energy
United States, Texas, San Antonio
Feb 25, 2025
General Designer 1

Date: Feb 24, 2025

Location:
San Antonio, TX, US, 78205

Company:
CPS Energy

We are engineers, high line workers, power plant managers, accountants, electricians, project coordinators, risk analysts, customer service operators, community representatives, safety and security specialists, communicators, human resources partners, information technology technicians and much, much more. We are 3,500 people committed to enhancing the lives of the communities we serve. Together, we are powering the growth and success of our community progress every day!

Deadline to apply: March 10, 2025


Pay Grade

9

Position Summary

This role focuses on the coordination and design of installations, extensions and/or system improvements. Specific work varies by area.

Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Underground Engineering - Coordinates and designs underground electric system improvement projects and civic improvement projects.
  • Perform all coordination with external agencies such as the City of San Antonio, TxDOT, etc.,
  • Conduct field surveying for the design and installation for each job, including staking pole locations and locating buried utilities
  • Develop job sketches and perform As-builts
  • Performs other project and process improvement initiatives as assigned.


Minimum Skills
Minimum Knowledge and Abilities
Ability to meet goals and objectives with minimal direct supervision.
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills for interaction with 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 the main office.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, electronic mail and scheduling
Ability to set priorities, organize work and make occasional exceptions.
Ability to develop and maintain working relationships with customers and support teams.
Effective interpersonal and customer service skills.
Preferred Qualifications

  • Associate degree in Science with a concentration in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical or related field from an accredited university
  • Depending on business area, preferred knowledge needed in items such as:
  • Overhead electric distribution design and construction standards
  • Designer/GIS, WMIS, and SAP
  • Three-phase underground electric distribution design and construction standards
  • Downtown Network design and construction standards
  • Gas design and construction standards
  • Electric Service Standards
  • Electric and Gas Line Extension Policies
  • Relative experience in supporting utility construction & maintenance.
  • GIS Placement Standards
  • Electric and Gas asbuilt standards

Competencies
Entrepreneurial Thinking
Building and Supporting Teams
Driving Continuous Improvement
Communicates Effectively
Serving Customers
Working Safely
Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
Required Certifications
Working Environment
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer and calculator.
Employee may potentially be exposed to hazardous chem, wet or humid conditions, outdoor weather, noisy and dusty environment. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business-related events. After hours work may be required.
Physical Demands
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work

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.





Nearest Major Market: San Antonio



Job Segment:
Power Plant, Geology, GIS, Business Process, Database, Energy, Engineering, Technology, Management

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