Distribution Designer - Wisconsin

NextGenEnergyJobs; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Atwell seeks a Distribution Designer to support project teams with precise design work on overhead and underground distribution facilities. You will contribute to grid modernization, station/service design, and field verifications in Wisconsin.

Role involves remote work 2+ days weekly with in-office reporting in Green Bay; preferred candidate locations include Green Bay, Milwaukee, Madison. Competitive pay and growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of NESC, PENG overhead/underground and client requirements.
• Design experience on distribution, transmission, substation, service and switch replacements.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD required; familiarity with distribution design software listed above.
• Solid math/engineering skills including sag analysis and geometry.
• Knowledge of RUS standards and field distribution experience encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Design overhead and underground distribution facilities and transitions.
• Support grid modernization and large infrastructure projects.
• Draft documents, computations, and permit applications.
• Coordinate with utilities and private developers on projects.
• Verify as-built conditions in GIS/AUD and correct discrepancies.
• Visit sites, perform walk-downs, and assist field workers.

Skills

NESC knowledge

PENG knowledge

AutoCAD

PLS CADD

PLS POLE

SPIDACalc

CYMECAP

CYMEDIST

CYMETCC

SAG10

O-Calc

RUS standards

DDS (Distribution Design Studio)

AUD (Automated Utility Design)

Tools

DDS

AUD

Job description

As a Distribution Designer at Atwell, you will play a crucial role in supporting project teams through meticulous design work on both overhead and underground distribution electrical facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Distribution Overhead lines: Pole replacement, PCB transformer replacements, large infrastructure projects and line expansions. Distribution generation, line refurbishment, and new construction (wood and composite poles).
• Grid Modernization: Smart switches & battery storage: Switch replacements, internal line conversions, rebuilds, voltage conversions and major projects.
• Distribution Underground lines: Replacement of underground feeders including but not limited to identifying splicing, installation of vaults, kiosks, and switch gears. Designs including overhead to underground transitions.
• New Customer connections Subdivision design Street lighting Upgrade work on existing customer connections
• Design overhead and underground distribution electrical facilities and also work on projects including but not limited to: system improvement pole locations, substation design, and service design.
• Address engineering challenges on diverse projects of varying sizes and scopes.
• Collaborate with electric utilities and private developers.
• Provide additional project support by drafting documents and computations and local permit applications.
• Maintain a keen focus on precision, sense of urgency, and technical expertise.
• Verify as-built conditions in GIS/AUD so that any identified discrepancies with field data are corrected as part of engineering submissions.
• Apply problem-solving abilities for large utility clients.
• Utilize and learn engineering software packages for distribution design.
• Communicate effectively with Project Manager and Team Leader on workload status to meet chargeability goals.
• Perform site-visits, walk-downs, and provide design support to field workers

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of NESC, PENG (overhead and underground) and client requirements.
• Design experience working on distribution, transmission, system improvement projects, substation design, service design, and/or switch replacements.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD is required.
• Familiarity with engineering design software applications, such as PLS CADD, PLS POLE, SPIDACalc, Quick Pole, CDEGS, CYMECAP, CYMEDIST, CYMETCC, SAG10, O-Calc (as specified by the purchaser).
• Strong math and engineering skills, including structural analysis, sag analysis, basic algebra, and geometry.
• Knowledge of Rural Utilities Service (RUS) standards
• Working experience in the field of electric distribution, natural gas distribution, substation, and/or communications (i.e. fiber).
• DDS (Distribution Design Studio) experience is preferred.
• AUD (Automated Utility Design) experience is a bonus.
• **This position will be remote 2+ days a week and also reporting to Green Bay office 2x a week. Candidate must be in the Wisconsin market. Ideal areas include Green Bay, Wausau, Milwaukee, and Madison for client-facing travel.**
• Pay Range - $25.00 - $50.00 base, + Bonus.