BTU-Engineering Project Specialist

Job Description:

BTU-Engineering Project Specialist

Description

Job Summary
Prepares technically and economically viable designs for major improvements to the Bryan Texas Utilities ( BTU ) electric distribution system. Performs project management and engineering field operations responsibilities as required to support the design and construction of major distribution capital improvement projects.
Essential Job Functions

• Collaborates with Engineering and System Planning staff in the creation of Capital Improvement Plans ( CIP ); plans and provides estimates for CIP budget.
• Using BTU standards, industry codes, and other industry accepted design criteria, works with engineering staff, consultant engineers, and others to determine project parameters; prepares designs for major distribution capital improvement projects.
• Provides project management functions for capital and system improvement projects designed by outside engineering firms and consultants. This includes ensuring accountability for such activities as project design, QA/QC of consultant designs, material takeoff and acquisition, easements and permits, cost estimates, tracking, and project closing.
• Creates detailed designs, material takeoff and acquisition, easements and permits, and cost estimates, as needed for planning, design, construction, tracking and project closing for capital and system improvement projects.
• Supports the daily activities of projects from inception through engineering, design, construction, and final inspections, including construction redlines and GIS data collection.
• Coordinates with land acquisition consultants and land surveyors to perform right-of-way investigations, including researching, preparing, submitting, and securing the proper easements, rights-of-way, and permits as needed.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Responds regularly and promptly to work.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED . Additional training and/or coursework in engineering, drafting or design is preferred.
• Must possess a minimum of five (5) years of technical experience in a utility related field with at least three (3) years of experience directly related to utility drafting and design.

Equivalent combinations of education, experience, certification and training may also be considered.

Licenses, Certifications & Special Requirements
Texas Class C driver’s license with a good driving record as measured by the City’s evaluation system.

Salary:

$31.20-$36.50/hour (depending on qualifications)