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Design Representative [02/10/2010]

Job Responsibilities:
Under direct supervision for a period of twelve months and then under general supervision to develop knowledge of, become familiar with, and prepare independently, construction orders related to overhead, underground facilities associated with electric transmission and distribution by applying the prescribed Company standards, guides, specification, procedures, and systems. Attain Rights of Way (easements) and permits. Contact customers and/or their agents as required in connection with duties, including the permits. Contract customers and/or their agents as required in connection with duties, including the calculation and collection of associated charges. Assist in the development of other Design Representatives as required. Examples indicative, but not all inclusive of the type of duites to be performed:

Promote the extension or construction of electric facilities including all necessary negotiations with customers or third parties, location of services, and attainment of right-of-ways;
Advise customers in the proper application of their electric service;
Apply the prescribed Company standards, guides, specifications, practices and procedures in preparing layouts of overhead and underground electric distribution and transmission facilities;
Prepare cost estimates of construction and maintenance projects including necessary sketches;
Make load studies on distribution transformers and investigate circuit overloads and voltage complaints to determine necessary changes in circuits or equipment to restore service to satisfactory level of performance;
Make major decisions in the field;
Bill and collect customer payments for associated construction activities;
Prepare and submit required reports and correspondence;
Utilize the Company information systems to track and update customer service activities;
Determine the most economical method of providing local distribution systems extensions and service facilities for customers.
Excluding the following duties: services requiring 3 phase primary metering, underground networks, large circuit rebuilds, manholes and ducts, lashed cable, 3 phase UCD, large public works (underground and overhead) and relocations, complex DOT jobs and relocations. These duties are exclusive to Design Representative C-Electric job specification.

Job Qualifications:

Two-year degree in Electrical or Mechanic Technology from an accredited college or university

Ability to handle contacts with customers and other departments in connection with job duties.

Satisfactorily pass validated aptitude exam.

Ability to follow prescribed standards and procedures.

Should be able to qualify as a Notary Public. NOTE 1

The employee will progress from the starting level in accordance with the following schedule:

Starting Level (Design Representative A - Electric) Pay Group 14
After a period of two years, the Design Representative A-Electric shall progress to the level of Design Representative B - Electric

Job Type:
Permanent

Location:
New York-Long Island

Salary:
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Date available:
now

Specialist Industry:
Utilities

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Company:
National Grid Inc

Company Description:
We are a wholly owned subsidiary of National Grid*, an international, London-based company. Our core business is the delivery of electricity and natural gas (visit our Energy Delivery and Transmission area to learn more about our core business). We are committed to serving customers well, delivering energy safely and reliably, and keeping costs low. Our values are: * Make personal safety, the safety of co-workers, and the safety of the public paramount * Continuously improve service quality and value * Adhere to the highest ethical standards * Foster respect and teamwork * Act in accord with our corporate, community, and social responsibilities * Be a superior investment for shareholders * Respect and celebrate the unique differences of all employees, stakeholders and customers.

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