Designer

The Planet Group; The Woodlands (TX); Vor Ort; USD 34.000 - 49.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Planet Group is seeking a Designer to support overhead electric distribution projects. You will process field survey data, circuit drawings, and project estimates using GIS software and the utility’s work management system.

Open to recent graduates with a relevant degree or experience. Responsibilities include updating GIS data, preparing designs and drawings for review, and collaborating with clients and internal teams.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in engineering or technology, or power distribution design/engineering experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with clients on project design responsibilities.
• Ability to tolerate change and be flexible.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• GIS experience preferred, not required.

Aufgaben

• Update GIS software to reflect current field conditions.
• Design and process construction work requests for overhead electric distribution with guidelines and standards.
• Prepare computer-assisted designs and construction drawings for QA and supervisors.
• Prepare distribution circuit designs with understanding of drawings and concepts.
• Assist with gathering field survey data and verifying maps and drawings.
• Attend training to maintain proficiency in design work.
• Promote a safe work environment.
• Attend meetings with client engineers to define project scope.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Client collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in engineering or technology

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Jobbeschreibung

Starting Pay: Up to $30/hr for entry level

Contract to Hire: 6 month contract and then direct hire

Open to recent graduates (Associates or Bachelors)

Excellent training and advancement program

A Designer responsible for designing overhead electric distribution projects that strengthen the client’s electrical grid. The incumbent processes field survey data, circuit drawings, utility standards, project estimates, and feeder system upgrades using GIS software and the utility’s work management system.

Required:

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in engineering or technology, or power distribution design or engineering experience, required.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.


• Good oral and written communication skills.


• Ability to work with clients on project design responsibilities.


• Ability to tolerate change and a willingness to be flexible.


• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.


• GIS experience preferred, not required

Job Responsibilities:

• Updates GIS software to reflect current field conditions.


• With guidance, designs and processes construction work requests for overhead electric distribution, applying prescribed guidelines, utility standards, and procedures.


• Prepares computer-assisted designs and generates construction drawings for review by Quality Assurance, the Design Supervisor, and other designers.


• Prepares distribution circuit designs, with a working understanding of circuit drawings and distribution engineering concepts.


• With assistance, prepares pole boring, cost estimates, and other documents and reports required for construction and maintenance projects.


• Tracks and updates design activities in project management system.


• Attends regular training to maintain proficiency in design work.


• Promotes a safe work environment


• Stays current on client guideline changes.


• Follows safety procedures in the office and in the field, including the pre-job brief and vehicle inspections.


• Attends meetings with client engineers to define project scope and submits meeting notes to the client and designated internal staff at pre-construction, pre-engineering, and pre-design stages.


• Assists with gathering field survey data and verifying the accuracy of maps and record drawings.


• Assists with storm restoration activities, including patrolling, extendo stick, and production lead during a storm.


• Ability to use mapping software, preferred