Location: PHILADELPHIA, PA, United States
Organization: PECO Energy Company
Job ID: 243297
Date Posted: Mar 27, 2023
Job: Design Technician
Description
Be a part of something powerful at America's premier energy provider!
At Exelon, we are united by our values and shared vision for a cleaner and brighter future. We encourage curiosity, value diverse perspectives and we never stop looking for ways to be, work and do better. We know the future is in our hands. That's why we're looking for people like you, who have the power to make a difference.
As the nation's largest utility company, we serve more than 10 million customers through six fully regulated transmission and distribution utilities: Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco). All 18,000 of us are committed to delivering safe, reliable and affordable energy to our customers, strengthening our communities, supporting a clean energy future and reducing our impact on the changing climate.
Our people are the heart and soul of our business. Whether it's powering lives, supporting communities or collaborating with colleagues, an Exelon employee is talented, compassionate, forward-thinking and inspired. We are empowered to evolve and advance our careers in an open and inclusive environment. We pride ourselves on being the kind of place where people want to come and stay. We know that investing in our employees' futures strengthens ours, which is why we offer competitive compensation, incentives and health and retirement benefits.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Design construction drawings via CAD, plan via Passport, and initiate work packages for work to be
performed on distribution facilities by the Overhead, Underground, and contractor departments.
Perform field engineering and provide designs to respond to both internal and external customers.
Performing an emergency response function and being on call is also required.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Promote a safe work environment. Collaborate and communicate with construction personnel,
customers and other utilities.
2. Demonstrated proficiency on the design on conduit systems, vaults, high rises and other complex
work. Prepare overhead and underground work order designs that include the application of Exelon
design and construction standards. This includes the request application for right of way, easements, and
all permits.
3. Design and plan all work via CAD & AS8 /Passport, including but not limited to performing a field
assessment, ordering material, scheduling equipment delivery, making arrangements for line interruptions
including notifications, consulting with construction personnel, and adhering to the Work Management
Process for construction scheduling.
4. Respond to customer needs for service by providing designs and furnishing cost estimates based on
Company standard rates and specifications.
5. Review proposed governmental agency improvements to determine electrical facility modifications.
6. Apply the latest company programs (AS8 / Passport, P3, CAD, TED) to improve the efficiency of
work task production.
7. Respond to emergency call outs and perform emergency response functions as required (screener,
dispatcher, analyst, etc.) Analyze emergency information and provide support as required.
8. Train and mentor less experienced designers. Review designs and recommend corrections. Adherence
to procedures and practices is promoted through ongoing discussions concerning the designer's prints
(notes, sketch, permits, etc.).
Position Requirements: Minimum
1. Proven experience in design or construction.
2. Proven experience reading construction design plans.
3. Ability to work independently and as a team member, including the ability to handle conflicting
priorities and to multitask.
4. Strong Interpersonal, time management, and oral/written communication skills.
5. Valid driver's license required.
6. High school diploma or GED.
7. Ability to pass any applicable tests.
Qualifications
Position Requirements: Preferred
1. Associates degree in an electrical field or equivalent course work in electrical or construction field
(satisfactory completion of company Elementary Electrical Engineering series courses, or college
equivalent).
2. Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology (preferably Electrical).
3. Experience as a principle designer, or equivalent experience.
4. General knowledge of construction terminology.
5. Experience with CAD program(s).
6. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Please note the position maybe at one of the following locations: -Christian St. Service Building -1050 Swedesford Rd. Berwyn -Warminster Service Building