Designer

Selectek; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Selectek is seeking an experienced Power Distribution Designer to draft, design, and support distribution power facilities across residential, commercial, and industrial projects. The role includes field data collection and site visits to ensure safe, cost-efficient designs.

The designer will prepare drawings, manage material lists, and work with client teams to meet project milestones while upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in engineering technology or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 2+ years of power distribution drafting/design experience preferred
• Ability to read blueprints and prepare construction drawings

Responsibilities

• Prepare project packages with material lists, requisitions, and drawings
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, and specs
• Make engineering calculations and collect field data
• Coordinate with field personnel and clients on projects

Skills

Power distribution drafting

Blueprint reading

Site data collection

Engineering calculations

Education

Associate degree in engineering technology

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Design software

Work management tools

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Power Distribution Designer with a growing utility firm. Candidates should have experience drafting and designer Power Distribution systems that are safe, cost effective and reliable for distribution power facilities that include residential, commercial and industrial projects. The role will also work in the field gathering information on sites.

Job Duties

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. Collect 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 to create safe and cost-effective designs for projects of moderate complexity for both overhead and underground projects. 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 client’s business goals and expectations while representing themselves both positively and professionally. Maintain files and records in an organized manner.

Required

Associates degree in engineering technology or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Preferred

2 plus years of power distribution drafting/design experience.