Distribution Designer I – GIS & AutoCAD for Grid Upgrades

Summit Underground Services; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

United Utility Services is seeking a Designer to strengthen the client’s electrical grid through overhead distribution design. You will process field survey data, circuit drawings, and project estimates using GIS and the utility’s work management system.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and adherence to standards. You will design distribution circuits, prepare drawings for QA review, assist with cost estimates, and track activities in the project management system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/associate degree in engineering, technology, or power distribution design/engineering required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact with clients in connection with project design responsibilities.
• Strong ability to tolerate change and willingness to be flexible.
• Displays a questioning attitude.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Updates GIS software to reflect current field conditions.
• Designs and processes construction work requests related to overhead associated with electric distribution systems applying the prescribed guidelines, utility standards, and procedures.
• Prepares computer assisted designs and generates construction drawings for review by QA, Design Supervisor, and other Designers.
• Prepares distribution circuit designs with basic understanding of circuit drawings and distribution engineering concepts.
• Assists with pole boring, cost estimates, and any other required documents and reports for construction and maintenance projects.
• Tracks and updates design activities within United Utility's project management system.
• Attends regular training sessions to maintain proficiency in design work.
• Promotes a safe work environment using United Utility's Gold Standard.
• Stays current on client guideline changes.
• Follows the United Utility safety procedures when out of office and in the field.
• Attends outside meetings with client engineers to define project scope and submit meeting notes.
• Assist with the gathering of information from field survey data and verify accuracy of maps and record drawings.
• Assist with storm restoration activities such as patrolling and production lead during a storm.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Client interaction

Communication skills

Flexibility

Questioning attitude

Proficiency with Excel

Education

Bachelor/associate degree in engineering, technology, or power distribution design/engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Mapping software

Job description

United Utility Services is seeking a Designer to strengthen the client’s electrical grid through overhead distribution design. You will process field survey data, circuit drawings, and project estimates using GIS and the utility’s work management system.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and adherence to standards. You will design distribution circuits, prepare drawings for QA review, assist with cost estimates, and track activities in the project management system.