Line Design Technician

Position Title: Line Design Technician

Department: New Service Operations 

Reports to: Line Design Supervisor 

Supervision Received: Limited Supervision

Supervision Exercised: None

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Using the appropriate computer software, complete detailed field notes, completion of task list, staking sheets and complex computations to record all units and information necessary for line construction and inventory. 
• Input line design data into GIS software containing a SAP interface.  
• Under direction from GIS staff, collect data relative to existing Bluebonnet facilities using a laptop computer and GPS receiver. Facilities to include, but not limited to, poles, meters, transformers, overhead and underground equipment.
• Acquire and notarize easements from property owners and secure necessary permits as needed.
• Work with Cooperative members to ensure proper placement of power lines and resolve problems involving facility locations as needed.
• Respond to routine member inquiries concerning job status in a professional and courteous manner.
• Prepare and communicate construction cost estimates, and be prepared to collect fees on site as needed.
• Drive stakes where needed to indicate locations for poles and guy wires.
• Post safety signs on roadways as necessary.
• Keep all tools and equipment in proper working order.
• Continually develop and recommend more efficient and effective ways to provide new service to members and to conduct GPS surveys and associated computer entry.
• Maintains ability to administer first aid, bucket truck rescue, and artificial resuscitation.
• Give consideration and care to member’s property at all times. 
• Thorough knowledge of Bluebonnet policies and guidelines.
• General awareness of current developments in areas of interest to the department.
• Demonstrate and act in accordance with Bluebonnet's Foundation Values.
• Maintain professional working relationships with all employees, members, and vendors at all times.
• Maintain regular attendance; arrives to work on time and is ready to work.
• Use safe work practices at all times and in all situations.
• Complete locates such as prepare and notify all required utilities which have facilities within the construction work zone.
• Complete and submit weekly documentation such as time sheets.
• Complete and submit monthly documentation such as mileage reports.
• Attend all OSHA required training and safety meetings.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, office, field sites, and vehicle.
• Perform duties as described in the Emergency Response Plan and respond as needed in providing power restoration support.
• Must be able to appropriately handle confidential information and act within the practices established by the Bluebonnet Red Flag policy.

Tools and Equipment Used:

• Office Equipment including computer, printer, copier, fax, cell phones, etc.
• May be required to drive a cooperative vehicle.
• According to established business need, must maintain a mobile phone and appropriate communications plan.

Physical Demands:

• Requires repetitive motion of hands and fingers such as dialing, keyboarding and use of a stylus.
• Cutting brush with machete or other brush cutting tools.
• Required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel or bend on uneven terrain.
• Occasional travel throughout the U.S. with overnight stays to attend conferences and training seminars or workshops may be required.
• Must wear hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe boots, and other safety clothing and equipment as required by job tasks.
• While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is required to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

• Extended time spent outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
• Occasional travel throughout the U.S. with overnight stays to attend conferences and training seminars or workshops may be required. 
• Work alone or walk long distances (multiple miles daily) over rough terrain. 
• Work is regularly performed outdoors with frequent exposure to extreme temperatures, climatic conditions, plants, animals, mud, dust, and dirt.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Utility industry experience preferred.

Licensing and Certification:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain notary license.
• Maintain valid Texas Driver's License.
• Must be certified in CPR, First Aid, AED and Blood-borne pathogens.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• General understanding of the National Electric Safety Code rules and requirements and Bluebonnet framing specifications.
• Ability to learn the use and adjustment of all surveying instruments, including total station and GPS instruments and equipment and apply this knowledge during field assignments.
• Knowledge of computer applications & GIS mapping software and hardware related to performance of essential functions of the job.
• Demonstrated excellent member service skills.
• Knowledge of distribution design and construction practices and standards.
• Knowledge of Bluebonnet work order processing procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work independently and be a self starter and project manage job assignments.
• Basic computer skills in the following applications: MS Word, Excel, Outlook, SAP time entry, and work order processing. 
• Interpersonal skills that result in effective working relationships with peers, members and vendors.
• Ability to communicate effectively and in a positive manner; focused on improvement or problem resolution in a constructive, positive, and professional manner.

Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Applications will be accepted until May 8, 2025