Power Distribution Designer

Job Description

The Power Distribution Designer will work on electric utility aerial and underground distribution design projects and be responsible for field surveying, field notes and sketches. Project types will include design of aerial and underground electric network distribution lines. Will work under the supervision of a senior designer and/or engineer. . Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, designers, and drafters to deliver the most cost effective and highest quality infrastructure solutions.
• Coordinate design/review of distribution projects for a utility, including preparation and review of bill of materials, clearance requests, permit applications, and equipment and labor units.
• Perform field inspections and evaluations of electrical systems for outside plant design.
• Produce detailed design documentation including utility design system, line layout/routing, overhead and underground distribution, and identification of conflicting utilities.
• Contributes to and implements design modifications to improve quality of projects and process improvements.
• Apply design standards to underground and aerial pole line, including: Pole Replacement, Primary Service, and Reliability/Maintenance Design.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelors degree, or equivalent related experience with the design of electrical distribution systems.
• 2 years of experience with AutoCAD in distribution design engineering environment.
• 2 years of experience in the Power Distribution industry.
• Familiarity with electrical standards including National Electric Code (NEC) and National Electric Safety Code (NESC) preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook required.
• Experience with Katapult or other pole loading software.
• Regional travel required, as needed for the job.
• Must have a current valid driver’s license with a clean driving record for up to the past 5 years.
• PPL distribution design experience.
• Experience with PPL systems including INFOR and EFD production.
• Prior experience with civil 3D.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].