The Distribution Designer designs electric services to existing and new/prospective members in order to meet their electrical service requirements. Designs an electrical distribution system that ensures reliability of service in an economical and environmentally acceptable manner that meets RUS requirements, permit procedures, the National Electrical Safety Code and the Cooperative’s policies. Prepares and maintains engineering records and maps that control inventory, direct crews and determines billing.

At MVEC we are a Team! Team Members are empowered to spend most of their time doing MVEC’s hands-on work.

Leading by example, a Team Member’s focus is to:

• Successfully carry out daily work, implement process improvements, suggest new ideas, serve on Teams, and proactively identify and resolve problems.
• Participate in setting goals and investigate training opportunities to build their skill set which allows work objectives to further the cooperative's strategy.
• Work cooperatively across departments, communicate effectively and be responsive.

All Team Members are accountable to MVEC's vision and mission, serving the membership and Team with servant leadership, dedication to safety and following the Team Member handbook.                                                     

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Designs, coordinates and stakes complete electrical layout for residential, rural, industrial and commercial services and developments to also include system improvements for all overhead and underground facilities to ensure a safe, economical, and reliable system.
• Secures all permits, easements and tree trimming permission required for construction.
• Plans and coordinates construction with township, city, county, state and federal agencies by representing the Cooperative at pre-construction meetings, communicates the Cooperative’s concerns and makes decisions in the best interest of the Cooperative.
• Inspects distribution systems for breakage, deterioration or compliance with National Electrical Safety Code and determines corrective action needed to maintain safe electric facilities. Provides and develops Staking Sheets for Reject Poles and other damaged equipment.
• Monitors construction activities and directs changes as necessary because of safety violations, conditions or changing circumstances to ensure work done according to applicable codes and as directed. Provide support during storm restoration.
• Processes power quality reports and prepares service orders for any correction action required to maintain a reliable system
• And all the other fun exciting duties assigned by the Supervisor!