Designer Nashville

Selectek, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Selectek, Inc. in Nashville, TN is seeking a designer to assist with updating power distribution drawings for residential, commercial and industrial sites.

You will draft and design complex projects ensuring safe, cost-effective and reliable distribution facilities, while coordinating with clients and construction personnel to maintain schedules. The role requires a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and at least 2 years of experience creating distribution drawings for utility work.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering is required.
• 2+ years of experience creating distribution drawings for utility work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project packages with material lists, requisitions, and labor estimates.
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, change orders, and construction specifications.
• Perform drafting and assist in designs, plans and reports.
• Ensure safety and compliance with codes and procedures.
• Coordinate with clients and field personnel to meet deadlines.

Skills

Drafting

Electrical drawings

Blueprint interpretation

Client communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity with a growing utility firm for a designer role that will assist with updating power distribution drawings. The position will draft and design complex projects ensuring they are safe, cost effective and reliable distribution power facilities for residential, commercial and industrial sites.

Job Duties Include:

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. Organize 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. Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Required:

Bachelor of Science in Engineering 2 plus year of experience creating distribution drawings for utility work