Electric Distribution Designer

NV5; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

NV5 in San Diego seeks a Utility Designer with 2-5 years of experience in utility design, particularly in accordance with SDG&E standards. The role involves preparing engineering documents, collaborating with teams, and ensuring compliance with construction standards. A Bachelor's degree is mandatory. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits including health insurance and 401(k), and opportunities for professional advancement.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of utility design experience, applicants with more experience will be considered for higher positions.
• Positive attitude and teamwork skills required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant design and construction standards.

Responsibilities

• Confer with staff to resolve problems and create construction documents.
• Prepare deliverables in a professional manner.
• Perform engineering calculations and document conditions.

Skills

2-5 years of experience in relevant utility design

Certified SDG&E underground and overhead designer

Proficient using MS Office Suite

Strong written/verbal communication skills

Ability to prioritize assignments

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from accredited university

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

Responsibilities

• Confer with other staff members to resolve problems, achieve milestones, and create construction documents
• Adhere to complex project work flows
• Perform engineering calculations and complete other supplemental design documents
• Prepare deliverables in a professional and organized manner
• Gain familiarity with construction standards in order to best meet client and NV5’s expectations
• Prepare drawings of the projects designed accurately and in conformance with the applicable standards and regulations, and review all work for completeness before submitting for engineering review
• Professionally represent NV5 in internal and external client meetings
• Balance a full project workload with aggressive deadlines and fixed budgets
• Manage and maintain design records and files
• Perform field walks, document existing conditions, and/or recommend design solutions
• Minimal travel to client sites as needed (expected to be no more than 30% of time)
• Build a working knowledge of electric/gas utility safe work practices and, as appropriate for distribution roles, demonstrate knowledge by working in and around underground electrical vaults with a utility-authorized Qualified Worker
• Work under the direction of the design management team with the expectation of progressing toward Designer II and above

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in relevant utility design; applicants with more experience will be considered for Designer III or above
• Certified SDG&E underground and overhead designer
• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited university
• Positive attitude, able to work collaboratively with others
• Strong written/verbal communication and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and complete assignments within tight deadlines and budgets
• Proficient using MS Office Suite and other relevant software
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of relevant industry standards for design and construction
• Valid driver’s license
• Be physically able to access utility equipment sites, some of them remote
• Be willing to work in high-vehicle-traffic and construction areas as needed, in various locations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SDG&E Underground, Overhead, Service, and Design Manual Standards
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD
• Certified SDG&E gas and/or transformer vault designer
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or other related STEM disciplines
• Proficient knowledge of design programs, work management software, and experience preparing bills of materials and construction drawings
• At least 3 year of underground design experience, including direct design and drafting work, in the power-delivery field
• Working knowledge of utility safe work practices

Metrics

• Performance metrics include accurate completion of work in a timely manner and within budget parameters

Physical Demands

• This position requires sitting for extensive periods of time
• Must be able to visually interpret complex drawings
• This position may require field work. Hiking and working with utility linemen may be expected, and hikes for utility equipment reviews and evaluating existing field conditions can be as long as 5 miles

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.