Designer Level 1

Black & McDonald Limited; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & McDonald is seeking a Designer 1 in San Antonio, Texas to support electric utility distribution system design and GIS data management. The role involves surveying and designing systems in accordance with project and owner requirements.

The position requires foundational STEM education, 0–1 year of industry experience, and a willingness to learn new drafting software and processes in a team environment. This is an on-site opportunity with potential for growth.

Qualifications

• Associates from a STEM program.
• Bachelor of Science from a STEM program (preferred).
• 0–1 years of industry experience.
• Strong math fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Design and layout of electric utility distribution system projects in customer GIS and process platforms.
• Perform electric utility pole loading analysis using PLS-CADD, O-Calc, and Katapult software.
• Deliver completed design projects/work orders on time, per customer specifications and process database.
• Occasionally participate in field data acquisition to support design or equipment performance monitoring.
• Maintain GIS database with information from sources such as work orders and site drawings.
• Process and draft with AutoCAD and produce construction work orders and packets.
• Communicate with Designers and Engineers; work effectively in a team environment.

Skills

Electrical design

GIS data handling

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in STEM

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Tools

PLS-CADD

O-Calc

GIS

AutoCAD

Katapult

Job description

Career Opportunity

DESIGNER 1

San Antonio, Texas

BUILD YOUR CAREER AT BLACK & MCDONALD

Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi trade service provider that safely delivers high quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions. We are a family-owned and family-run company that employs thousands of highly skilled and talented professionals across North America. With nearly 100 years of diverse market experience, we are a forward thinking organization with a strong track record of delivering operational excellence and customer-focused solutions that stand the test of time.

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald’s engineering team is growing! If you are an independent, enthusiastic, and driven professional searching for an opportunity to build a solid foundation for your career, this position is for you.

Black and McDonald, is actively seeking a Designer with knowledge of Electrical Utility and Communication distribution systems. Projects will involve surveying and designing existing electric utility and communications distribution systems in accordance with NESC codes and Utility Owner requirements.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Perform electric utility pole loading analysis studies using, O-CALC Software, PLS CADD, and Katapult Software


• Design and layout of electric utility distribution system projects in customer GIS and process platforms


• Deliver completed design projects/work orders on time, according to customer specifications and through a customer process database


• Occasionally, participate in the acquisition of field data to accomplish the design or to monitor and evaluate equipment performance


• Follow quality practice and procedures by self-checking all work product and checking the work of others as required


• Follow safety procedures


• Maintain the GIS database with information from sources including, but not limited to, work management systems, as-built construction drawings, work orders, completion records, field reports or other information from the job sponsor


• Process and approve completion records, perform manual or computer aided drafting using AutoCAD


• Produce and distribute construction work orders and job packets


• Communicate with Designers and Engineers


• Work effectively in a team environment


• Learn non-industry standard drafting and mapping software


• Additional duties as assigned

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Communicates Effectively


• Continuous Learning


• Customer Focus


• Problem Solving and Innovation


• Teamwork and Collaboration


• Strategic Perspective

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Associates from a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) program

Preferred

• Bachelor of Science from a STEM program

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 0 – 1 Years of Industry Experience


• Good understanding of mathematic principles


• Minimal experience using software such as PLS-CADD, O-Calc, or GIS


• Motivated to learn the needs of the position

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.