Distribution Design Supervisor

Ampirical; Overview Gardens (DE); On-site; USD 87,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym membership stipend

Wellness program

Fertility benefits

Pet insurance

Job summary

Ampirical is seeking a Distribution Design Supervisor to lead a team of distribution designers and drafters in producing overhead and underground design deliverables. You will assign work, ensure accuracy and code compliance, and provide day-to-day technical guidance.

You will coordinate with engineers, PMs, and clients to monitor production schedules, mentor staff, and support staffing planning, while upholding client standards and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of distribution design experience (overhead and underground).
• Experience mentoring or reviewing other designers.
• Proficient in AutoCAD or MicroStation; knowledge of NESC and utility standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assign, schedule, and review daily work of designers and drafters to meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Review design deliverables for accuracy, NESC compliance, and client standards.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship on design standards, tools, and best practices.
• Coordinate with engineers, PMs, and clients to track production schedules and resolve issues.
• Support staffing, workload balancing, and resource allocation across the team.
• Interpret and apply client-specific design standards and construction requirements.

Skills

Distribution design

Mentoring

Project management

Communication

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Bluebeam

Job description

About Ampirical

At Ampirical, we're shaping the future of the power grid with precision, innovation, and purpose. Just as the ampere is the foundation of electric current, Ampirical is a core force driving the energy sector forward. We focus on quality, forward-thinking solutions, and empowering our team to grow and thrive.

About Ampirical

At Ampirical, we're shaping the future of the power grid with precision, innovation, and purpose. Just as the ampere is the foundation of electric current, Ampirical is a core force driving the energy sector forward. We focus on quality, forward-thinking solutions, and empowering our team to grow and thrive.

Why Ampirical?

• Salary Range: $96,531 - Commensurate (dependent on experience, education, and qualifications)
• Profit-Sharing Bonus: Semi-annual, performance-based (10% to 20% of salary)
• Day-One Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) with 4% match and immediate vesting
• PTO: Starting at 80 hours of vacation & 40 hours of sick time per year + 10 paid holidays
• Flexible Work Schedule: Every other Friday off
• Career Development: Advancement opportunities, tuition reimbursement
• Perks: Gym membership stipend, wellness program, fertility benefits, pet insurance, and more

Your Role: Distribution Design Supervisor

The Supervisor I, Distribution Design leads a team of distribution designers and drafters responsible for producing overhead and underground distribution design deliverables, including staking sheets, pole loading, framing, and construction work plans. This role assigns and reviews design work for accuracy, code compliance, and adherence to client construction standards, and provides day-to-day technical guidance and mentorship to designers. The supervisor coordinates with engineers, project managers, and clients to track design production schedules and resolve technical or workload issues, and supports staffing planning and performance management for the design team.

What You'll Do

• Assign, schedule, and review the daily work of distribution designers and drafters to meet project deadlines and quality standards
• Review distribution design deliverables, including staking sheets, pole loading, framing, and construction work plans, for accuracy, NESC compliance, and adherence to client construction standards
• Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to designers and drafters on distribution design standards, tools, and best practices
• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, and clients to track design production schedules, resolve technical or workload issues, and communicate design status
• Support staffing planning, workload balancing, and resource allocation across the design team
• Interpret and apply client-specific design standards, specifications, and utility distribution construction requirements
• Participate in performance management for design staff, including feedback, development planning, and input on hiring decision

What You Bring

• 5+ years of distribution design experience, including overhead and underground distribution
• Prior experience mentoring, leading, or reviewing the work of other designers preferred
• Proficient in AutoCAD, MicroStation, or comparable distribution design software
• Working knowledge of NESC requirements and utility distribution construction standards
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent design projects and competing deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with Bluebeam/PDF markup tools
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to give clear direction and constructive feedback

Ampirical is an Equal Opportunity Employer, meaning we do not discriminate based on the following characteristics in our hiring and employment practices: Age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion or religious attire, marital status, pregnancy (child birth or related medical conditions), citizenship status or amnesty, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, sickle-cell trait, status as a tobacco user or non-user, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.