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Primary Purpose

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

Under the direct supervision of a design engineer, design supervisor, lead design technician, or other higher classified design technician, prepares a variety of drawings including site plans, foundation details, conduit and duct installation routing and details, electrical arrangements, support structure drawings required for the design of new or major modifications to existing substations and switchyards. Prepares construction drawings, equipment arrangement drawings, design details, and assembles bills of material. Assures that all concepts and project details are accurately reflected in the drawings he/she produces.

Primary Duties

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Coordinates work with members of his/her work team. Communicates company design policies and practices with engineers and other designers. Promotes two-way communication with work team members to help resolve technical concerns. Contributes to the control of quality, quantity and timeliness of work performed as measured against accepted standards.
• Assists higher classified design technicians in the evaluation of system requirements. Analyzes drawings of moderate complexity, specifications and other data to determine and/or modify substation requirements.
• Prepares, with the assistance of higher classified design technicians, a variety of diagrams and drawings such as site grading, structural features of the building, lighting arrangement, heating equipment, plumbing fixtures, conduits & ducts, ventilation and foundations for substation equipment.
• Prepares arrangement drawings and detail drawings of electrical equipment such as transformers, switching structures, switchgear, station service, reactors, capacitors, switchboards, cable trays and fire protection systems and other related drawings.
• Prepares zoning exhibit drawings of new substations and additions or major modifications to existing substations and switchyards.
• Participates in both intra and inter-area discussions seeking technical advice and guidance in the development of substations and switchyards.
• Inspects project sites to visually evaluate the most efficient and economical layout of the project. Drives car as required.
• Compiles data on computerized bills of material for equipment procurement and record keeping purposes.
• Uses CAD in an efficient manner to create accurate drawings.
• Sends documents and files to storage for future use and reference and adheres to all applicable document procedures.
• Provide assistance during system emergencies.

Job Scope

JOB SCOPE

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience demonstrating skill using PC-based word processing, spreadsheet, database, PDF conversion, and e-mail software.
• Demonstrated enhanced ability to use Computer Aided Design technology beyond that expected of a lower classification by successfully completing MicroStation for Advanced Users training and demonstrate learned proficiency.
• Possess knowledge of, and ability to apply mathematics involving algebra, trigonometry, and geometry.
• Knowledge of general drafting standards, practices and procedures and the ability to complete accurate drawings on schedule.
• Experience demonstrating skill using PC-based drafting software (for example, MicroStation, AutoCAD or ESRI -GIS).
• Demonstrated ability to prepare drawings from verbal instructions and conceptual sketches.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak, comprehend and communicate clearly and accurately with the English language.
• Experience demonstrating skill reading and interpreting engineering/construction plans and drawings.
• Experience demonstrating skill following technical instructions or procedures (for example, operating procedures, standards, code requirements, specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work as a team member and work cooperatively together and accept opposing ideas from other team members.
• Must be willing to work overtime on a regular basis, consistent with the Labor Agreement.
• Associate's degree in design, Applied Science, Engineering Technology or related field OR the equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience satisfactory to the Company.
• Must successfully pass qualifications tests of Tech+Math and Computer Aptitude.
• Employees in this classification are NERC & FERC regulated; as such they will be required to comply with NERC & FERC standards requirements, and/or procedures. Employees in this classification are required to complete and maintain their NERC & FERC certifications annually.
• Performs work indoors and occasionally outdoors, which requires some physical activity.
• Sitting at a computer workstation with some walking involved. Occasionally requires bending, twisting, kneeling, squatting. Drives a company car as required.
• Occasionally works around energized equipment in areas ranging from very hot to very cold temperatures.
• Pass a hearing test in the audible range with or without a hearing device.
• Pass a color vision test for CADD applications.

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Benefits

• Hourly rates will be paid in accordance with terms of the candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience or collective bargaining agreement: $43.64/Hr.
• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 4%
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
• Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonus program
• And much more

Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.