Distribution Designer

About This Role

Join our team as a Distribution Designer, where you will focus on the design and construction of overhead and underground electrical distribution systems. This role involves developing work packages using GIS, CAD tools, and WMS, as well as performing engineering calculations.

Responsibilities

• Develop design and construction work packages for electrical distribution systems.
• Ensure compliance with quality control, safety practices, and project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Perform engineering calculations such as structural analysis of poles and electric demand.
• Prepare forestry trimming requests and facilitate permit and Right-of-Way acquisition.
• Develop Bills of Materials (BOM) and estimate project costs.
• Advocate for customers by acquiring easements or calculating customer contributions.
• Assist with tasks that contribute to the team's development and execution of client work packages.

Requirements

• Proficiency in design, distribution design, and power distribution.
• Experience with CAD, AutoCAD, ESRI, MicroStation, and GIS.
• Understanding of NESC and structural pole modeling.
• Strong project and financial management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering technology or related field preferred.
• Entry level

Nice to Have

• Experience with medium voltage switchgear, voltage conversion projects, and distribution automation projects.
• Experience in developing civil and electrical packages in dense urban environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and MS Teams.
• Ability and willingness to perform fieldwork, including potential local or regional travel.

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits