Distribution Designer

Job Summary Under the direction of a Distribution Designer III or experienced staff, perform detailed design of overhead and/or underground electric distribution systems. This work includes the preparation of field notes, drawings, specifications and design estimates. Overview of Duties - Design and prepare independently, construction orders related to overhead, underground facilities associated with electric distribution systems applying prescribed standards, guides, specifications and procedures. - Contact landowners and/or their agents, to negotiate agreement of Rights of Way (easements) for proposed utility equipment. Obtain necessary contact and tax map information for easement processing. - Apply the client's standards, guidelines, specifications, practices and procedures or appropriate industry standards in preparing layouts of overhead and/or underground electric distribution facilities. - Prepare design sketches, cost estimates, bill of materials and any other required documents and reports for construction and maintenance projects. - Assist in the performance of load studies on distribution transformers, investigate circuit overloads and voltage complaints to determine necessary corrective action. - Prepare and submit required reports and correspondence. - Utilize client and company information systems to track and update design activities. - Shall have a working knowledge of the practices and procedures pertaining to technical matters in electric distribution design. - Assist in the gathering of information from field notes. - Perform tasks such as digitizing, copying and scanning of drawings, prints and maps. - Assist in the acquisition of field data. - Achieve weekly billable goal as defined by the project guidelines. - Perform other duties as assigned. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled