Distribution System Design Supervisor

Job Summary

The Distribution System Design Supervisor is responsible for directing and coordinating the planning, design, and construction of the City’s electrical distribution system up to 15kV. The position ensures compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and safety requirements, and prepares detailed plans, specifications, cost estimates, and documentation for overhead and underground distribution projects. The Supervisor oversees design functions and field operations related to electric distribution and provides leadership to Distribution Designers, Electric Meter Technicians, and Field Service Technicians. The role requires strong technical expertise, effective communication, and independent decision-making to support utilities operations and long-range system planning.

Pay Range: $81,162.68 to $108,216.91 per year

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures that all distribution system designs comply with City standards, applicable codes, regulatory requirements, and electrical industry best practices, including NESC standards.
• Directs, coordinates, and supports planning, construction, installation, maintenance, documentation, and testing of overhead and underground distribution systems.
• Prepares design sketches, structural/electrical drawings, cost estimates, bills of materials, and project specifications for construction and maintenance activities.
• Develops and evaluates distribution routes, project alternatives, and design solutions based on safety, operational efficiency, and engineering requirements.
• Negotiates rights-of-way, easements, and agreements with property owners, agents, or representatives; obtains necessary maps, contact information, and documentation for easement processing.
• Works closely with utility field crews to collect system data and ensure accuracy of existing and proposed electric distribution design information.
• Supports long-range system planning, capital project development, and construction work planning in collaboration with the Deputy Utilities Director and Planning Engineer.
• Prepares reports, correspondence, and technical documentation required by the department.
• Supervises Distribution Designers, Electric Meter Technicians, and Field Service Technicians, providing leadership, training, oversight, and performance guidance.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with citizens, coworkers, and other City staff.
• Performs Journeyman Electric Lineman duties as needed and assigned.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

Supervisor Duties

This position directly supervises Distribution Designers, Water Meter Technicians, and Field Service Technicians. This includes responsibility for direction, welfare, discipline, development, hiring, evaluation, and separations of employees assigned to this position. The position also oversees associated budgets, expenditures, and departmental resource management.

Work Environment

Work is performed primarily in an indoor office environment with frequent computer and desk work. The position occasionally requires field visits in outdoor environments, potentially involving uneven terrain, weather exposure, utility infrastructure, and construction areas. Some travel by vehicle between City facilities or project locations is required.