Distribution Designer (Electric Utility)

Liberty; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company funded Pension program

401k with Company match

Full insurance benefits (health/dental/vision/life)

Collaborative environment with flexible working policy

Share purchase/match plan

Defined Contribution savings plan

Top Talent Program

Volunteer paid days off

Employee Assistance Program

Achievement fund

Job summary

Liberty is seeking an experienced utility designer to focus on electric utility distribution projects in Lebanon, New Hampshire. The role requires an Associate's Degree in Engineering, 6+ years in utility design, and proficiency in the National Electric Code. Responsibilities include designing projects, ensuring compliance with construction standards, and effective customer communication. Liberty values diversity and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension program and full insurance benefits.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in utility design or electric distribution preferred.
• Ability to follow prescribed standards and procedures.
• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator's license which does not restrict hours of operation.

Responsibilities

• Design electric utility distribution projects based on customer requests.
• Apply knowledge of construction standards and electrical codes to applications.
• Communicate effectively with external customers and contractors.
• Respond to emergency call-outs and work extended hours during major emergencies.

Skills

Electric distribution design

Customer service techniques

Verbal and written communication

Advanced technology usage

Planning and coordination

Education

Associate's Degree in Engineering or Electrical Technology

Job description

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business, and as an employee team.

At Liberty, we hire passionate people who care about doing the right thing for our customers. We are entrepreneurial, creative, and outcome-focused. Here, your natural talent and achievements will flourish in an inclusive environment of teamwork, trust and continuous learning. We are always pursuing excellence to exceed our ambitions goals, rewarding both the goal outcome and how we achieve it.

Purpose

Design of electric utility distribution projects. The designs are based on customer requests, and inquiries, regarding the establishment and maintenance of electrical utility service. Designs also include overhead and underground electric facilities, distribution system maintenance, repair, and improvement, public works, and routine program work.

Accountabilities

• Apply acquired knowledge of Liberty Utilities construction standards, Electrical Service Information and Requirements, and portions of the National Electric Code and National Electrical Safety Code to construction applications.
• Read and interpret one-line diagrams, site plans and load information.
• Perform analysis of electrical distribution design problems.
• Be proficient in the current expanded Work Management Systems required to produce and progress Design Packages.
• Effectively communicate with external customers, municipal and regulatory representatives, and contractors on a regular basis.
• Advise customers in the proper application of their electric service.
• Interact with internal departments and company employees to ensure an efficient overall process.
• Will also be expected to respond to emergency call out and work extended and planned hours when major company emergencies occur.
• Assist with the securing of permits and licenses, and municipal/governmental requirements to complete designs and advance the project as needed.
• Provide technical support to operate and maintain the electrical system.

Education and Experience

• An Associate's Degree in Engineering, Electrical Technology, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in utility design, electric distribution or closely related preferred.
• Ability to follow prescribed standards and procedures.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan, schedule & coordinate multiple ongoing tasks.
• Must be able to adjust to changing priorities and respond to requests in a timely fashion.
• Must be comfortable using advanced technology for the purpose of gathering and transmitting field data.
• Must have and retain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license which does not restrict hours of operation.
• Knowledge of customer service techniques, strategies, and approaches.

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. is a growing renewable energy and utility company with over $15 billion of assets across North America and internationally.

For more than 30 years, Algonquin has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to delivering clean energy and water solutions. Our rapid growth has led both our regulated utility services and renewable energy business groups into different geographies and commodities, but our purpose remains unchanged – Sustaining Energy and Water for Life.

Through our operating business (Liberty), we provide regulated electricity, water, and natural gas utility services to over 1 million customer connections, primarily in North America. And, our growing portfolio of clean, renewable wind, solar, hydro and thermal power generation facilities represent over 3 GW of renewable generation capacity in operation and under construction.

With our robust, diversified, and growing presence in communities across North America and internationally, we are continually demonstrating our “Think Global, Act Local” business model.

What We Offer

• Company funded Pension program
• 401k with Company match
• Full insurance benefits (health/dental/vision/life)
• Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy
• Share purchase/match plan
• Defined Contribution savings plan
• Top Talent Program
• Volunteer paid days off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Achievement fund

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person’s unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all of our employees and expect each of our employees to honor this commitment in their daily responsibilities.