Distribution Designer

Insight Global; Washington; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Power Distribution Designer to handle design projects for electric utilities. This role involves collaborating on distribution design, conducting field surveys, and requires a degree in Electrical Engineering. This fully remote position involves field work, primarily within the Pepco/DPL territory, and offers a detailed benefits package from day one, including medical and retirement plan options.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid sick leave

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 2 years experience with AutoCAD in an engineering environment.
• Experience in the Power Distribution industry for at least 2 years.
• Familiarity with NEC and NESC standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams to deliver high quality infrastructure solutions.
• Produce detailed design documentation for distribution systems.
• Conduct field inspections and evaluations.

Skills

Collaboration

Field Inspections

Technical Drawing

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

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Base pay range

$30.00/hr - $38.00/hr

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The Power Distribution Designer will work on electric utility aerial and underground distribution design projects and be responsible for field surveying, traffic control, field notes and sketches. Project types will include design of aerial and underground electric network distribution lines. Will work under the supervision of a senior designer and/or engineer. Position will be fully remote, but field work is required, must be 1 hour or less from Pepco/DPL service territory.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, designers, and drafters to deliver the most cost effective and highest quality infrastructure solutions.
• Coordinate design/review of distribution projects for a utility, including preparation and review of bill of materials, clearance requests, permit applications, and equipment and labor units.
• Perform field inspections and evaluations of electrical systems for outside plant design.
• Produce detailed design documentation including utility design system, line layout/routing, overhead and underground distribution, and identification of conflicting utilities.
• Contributes to and implements design modifications to improve quality of projects and process improvements.
• Apply design standards to underground and aerial pole line including Pole Replacement, Primary Service, and Reliability/Maintenance Design.
• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent related experience with the design of electrical distribution systems.
• 2 years of experience with AutoCAD in a telecommunications or engineering environment.
• 2 years of experience in the Power Distribution industry.
• Familiarity with electrical standards including National Electric Code (NEC) and National Electric Safety Code (NESC) preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook required.
• Regional travel required, as needed for the job.
• Must have a current valid driver’s license with a clean driving record for up to the past 5 years.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with AutoCAD 2D and 3D.
• Ability to produce detailed and accurate structural modification drawings.
• Experience reading and comprehending construction plans.
• Exelon Experience (Pepco/DPL)
• Confined Space training

Compensation:

$30.00/hr to $38.00/hr.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in the 401(k)-retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the applicable law of the worksite location.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Design

• Industries

  Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution and Utilities

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Vision insurance

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401(k)

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