Distribution Project Planner 1

About the Organization:

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP (E2) is a professional services firm established in 1988 specializing in a full spectrum of engineering services including, project engineering and design, federal base operations and infrastructure support services, gas pipeline construction and inspection services, environmental consulting and remediation, and information technology services. At E2, we value safety, innovation and collaboration, and we are dedicated to excellence.

Overview:

The Distribution Project Planner will assist in the development of strategic project plans, which will help the Company meet its goals. 

Responsibilities:

• Visits work sites to collect information and assist with determination of scope to enable designs of low to moderate complexity for additions and modifications to Company gas and/or electric facilities from onset through completion of project.
• As necessary, meets with customers to identify specific design limitations, and customer requests.
• Prepares service orders, field memos and light construction work orders with safe, reliable, and cost-effective designs that conform to Company policies, safety orders, and CPUC regulations. 
• Provide knowledge of and experience with the interpretation and application of design and engineering principals, overhead, underground, distribution, CPUC Rules, gas and electric theory standard practices and construction calculations.
• Required proficiency in AutoCAD, Geographical Information Systems, MS Office applications, Smartsheet, SAP and web based applications. Identifies site specific obstacles, relays this information to customers, and presents design options for consideration.

Qualifications:

 

• Minimum High School Diploma.
• 2+ years of experience working on utility distribution system projects.
• Designer experience(Overhead, Underground, or Gas).
• Communicates with other project team members in the development of a compliant design according to appropriate standards. 
• Ability to effectively communicate with regards to design approach and decisions made during the design process.
• In the absence of the Project Manager or Project Designer, able to substitute in project meetings and communicate effectively with regards to the design.  
• Communicates with other project team members and customers in the development of a compliant design according to appropriate standards.
• Moderate experience working with designers, planners and PM’s on matters related to design. Manages design files and functional organization of design comments and iterations. 

Benefits:

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off.

Wage Data Per State Requirements:

Pay range for this position is $35 - $40/hr.  The starting rate will be commensurate with skill, education, experience, and working environment.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

Work Environment

• Work is performed in both office and field settings.
• Frequent travel to customer locations is required to gather information to develop project scope.
• Exposure to varying weather conditions, uneven terrain, traffic, noise, and other field hazards may occur.
• Requires interaction with customers, clients, engineers, designers, and operations personnel.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent walking, standing, climbing stairs, and traversing uneven terrain during site visits.
• May require bending, stooping, reaching, and carrying equipment or documents used for field inspections.
• Ability to safely access active client sites and utility work sites while complying with all safety requirements.
• Requires visual acuity and attention to detail to inspect existing facilities and collect field data.
• Ability to operate a vehicle and travel to multiple site locations as needed.

Travel:

This position will require travel to the client location in San Diego.

Local Candidates only: Yes Drug Free Workplace:

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP is a Drug Free Workplace. After accepting an offer of employment, applicants may be required to undergo background checks, drug testing, and/or fit-for-duty physical examination.  Drug screens will include, but not be limited to, Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Marijuana Metabolites (THC), Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP). As a federal contractor, E2 cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician.

Solicitation:

Please no solicitation of any kind from agencies, staffing, or recruiting firms.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.