Distribution Designer

Responsibilities: Develop and prepare electric utility distribution design and construction packages for overhead and underground power distribution projects. Design and modify overhead distribution lines, underground distribution systems, primary and secondary electrical systems, feeders, poles, conductors, transformers, and other distribution equipment. Support projects involving new feeder design, feeder replacement, reconductoring, cable replacement, pole replacement, distribution equipment installation, and system upgrades. Perform field surveys and site visits to collect and verify information regarding existing poles, power lines, equipment, utilities, clearances, and field conditions. Apply electric utility standards, specifications, design criteria, and construction standards to distribution designs. Perform or assist with pole loading, clearance, conductor, equipment, and other distribution design calculations. Prepare design drawings, construction sketches, material requirements, cost estimates, work orders, and construction packages. Utilize design and engineering software such as PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, O-Calc, AutoCAD, GIS, or similar utility distribution design platforms. Coordinate with project managers, engineers, field personnel, utility representatives, and other project stakeholders. Support QA/QC reviews to ensure designs comply with client standards, utility requirements, and project specifications. Assist with project proposals, engineering and construction cost estimates, scopes of work, and execution schedules. Manage multiple distribution design assignments while meeting project schedules and client expectations. Communicate with clients, utilities, contractors, and outside personnel regarding design requirements and project execution.

Qualifications: 3+ years of electric utility distribution design, power distribution design, or power line design experience preferred. Experience designing overhead and/or underground electric distribution systems. Knowledge of distribution poles, conductors, transformers, feeders, primary and secondary systems, and utility construction standards. Experience developing utility construction packages, work orders, drawings, or distribution design packages. Experience with PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, O-Calc, AutoCAD, GIS, or similar utility design software preferred. Familiarity with pole loading, utility clearances, NESC requirements, and distribution construction standards preferred. Associate's, vocational, or bachelor's degree in Drafting, Design Technology, CAD Technology, Engineering Technology, Electrical Technology, or a related discipline preferred.