We have an exciting opportunity for an entry level engineer interested in a career in the Utility industry as a Designer. The purpose of the Distribution Designer 1 position is to apply technical skills to design safe, cost effective and reliable distribution power facilities for residential and commercial facilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare project and job packages that include material lists, requisitions, labor estimates, site drawings and construction drawings for various installations of electrical facilities in a cost-effective manner that maximizes safety and service reliability.
- Read and interpret blueprints, maps, change orders, improvement plans, construction specifications, procedure manuals, operational procedures, etc.
- Perform drafting work and assist in the preparation of designs, plans and reports.
- Make accurate engineering calculations.
- Organize and analyze field data and prepare accurate and detailed reports and records.
- Learn, practice, and promote ALL safety policies and procedures 100% of the time.
- Apply various codes, requirements, regulations, policies, and procedures to all assigned work.
- Use various design software and work management tools.
- Evaluate distribution equipment such as transformers and fusing.
- Follow utility construction practices on public right of way (ROW) and private land.
- Regularly communicate job status to assure client expectations and deliverable dates are met.
- Coordinate with construction personnel and clients to resolve any project issues.
- Develop relationships with key internal and external customers while supporting both company and clients business goals and expectations while representing themselves both positively and professionally.
- Maintain files and records in an organized manner.
Required:- Education: Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or GIS background, or associates in drafting.
- Strong communication skills
- Reliable Transportation for use on the rare occasion a visit to a site may be required to take pictures and measurements.