In-Office Position

General Summary:  This Joint Use Engineer Tech/Design position will collaborate with project teams to create high-quality designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments on a variety of projects including pole loading, stress analysis, and clearance-based design. While implementing various phases of planning, site evaluations, analytical designs, report preparation, specifications, and preparation of proposal and construction documentation and electrical plans as part of a team, the candidate will work with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Using pole loading and clearance design software for client projects after being trained.
2. Work with Engineers to implement design changes into the system.
3. Plan and drawings for production work including problem analysis, design layout, and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
4. Execute a variety of electrical design assignments using the client’s distribution standard drawings and comply with NESC procedures.
5. Execute changes to designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects.
6. Analyze reports, drawings, and tests to plan and design projects.
7. Interpret and incorporate design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
8. Review design drawings for quality assurance within scope, budget, and schedule. Perform project tasks and assignments within budgeted hours and deadlines.
9. Work with leaders and team members to facilitate/support internal change efforts to increase organizational effectiveness.
10. Assist with the set-up of projects in applicable project management systems.
11. Assisting with developing proposals, work plans, budgets, and project scheduling and managing each deliverable will be required.
12. Assist with organizing and maintaining project files and client deliverables and project communications.
13. Responsible for accurate data entry on projects.
14. Above all, a tenacious work ethic is a necessity.

This description is a general statement of required essential functions performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills:

• Understanding of design software such as O-Calc, SPIDA Calc, or other stress-analysis software to develop the design deliverables, is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams
• Ability to work collaboratively with others including, but not limited to Project Managers, Engineers, and other Designers in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
• Knowledge of design, calculations, and design systems.
• Knowledge of the theory and practices of assigned discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline.
• Capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Commitment to working within a highly collaborative team.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Engineer-Tech/Designer I

• Must currently be eligible to work in the United States of America.
• High School Graduate or GED, required.
• College degree or some college course, preferred.
• Entry-Level Position; 0-2 years of utility design experience.
• Willingness to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.
• Perform routine tasks independently (electrical schematics, grid plan layouts, and site design)

Engineer-Tech/Designer II

• Must currently be eligible to work in the United States of America.
• College degree or some college course, preferred.
• Mid-Level Position; 3-6 years of utility design experience.
• Fulfill requirements of an Engineer-Tech I.
• Basic understanding of design/ drafting software.
• Coordinate and organize revisions of project drawings, plot files, and drawings for production work.
• Analyze complex engineering tasks, specifications, and inspections.

Engineer-Tech/Designer III

• Must currently be eligible to work in the United States of America.
• College degree or some college course, preferred.
• Advanced-Level position; 7+ years of utility design experience.
• Fulfill requirements of an Engineer-Tech I-II.
• Advanced understanding of design/drafting software.
• Lead teams on various project types with advanced knowledge in the theory and practices of design, calculations, and project management.

Employee Benefits: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance are offered  

• 401K with excellent company match  

• Paid Time Off and 9 company-paid holidays 

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged sitting and standing required.
• Occasional need to lift, pull, carry and push items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm and courteous manner at all times.
• Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and Company needs.

Environmental/Working Conditions:

• Works in a routine office environment.
• Ability to work extended hours, as needed.
• Travel may be required occasionally.