Electric Distribution Designer

SolveNow Inc.; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Texas is seeking an Electric Distribution Designer to develop engineering plans and perform calculations for overhead and underground distribution. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and strong analytical, time management, and teamwork skills. This position requires outdoor work and adherence to safety practices, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues. Familiarity with industry tools like AutoCAD is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current Texas Driver's License with an insurable driving record.
• Knowledge of Entergys GDT system is preferred.
• Experience in electric distribution design and estimation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Represent the company when meeting with clients and stakeholders.
• Develop detailed scoping and engineering plans based on client standards.
• Perform distribution line design calculations using industry methods.
• Secure necessary easements and permits as needed.
• Mentor and train other staff members.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical problem-solving

Time management

Organization

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in Electric Power Technology

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Excel

MS Word

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

About the job Electric Distribution Designer

Requirements Include:

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening and possess a current Texas Drivers License with an insurable driving record.

Preferences Include:

• Associates degree or certificate in Electric Power Technology with a minimum of one (1) year experience or three (3) years prior experience with electric distribution design and estimation.

Required Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Represent self in both client and the clients image while meeting with property owners, other engineering firms and construction resources
• Stay abreast with the changing technologies, work planning, and design methodologies associated with Electric Distribution Design
• Ensure adherence to client standards to develop detailed scoping and engineering plans for projects
• Recognize electric distribution framing and components 4kV through 35kV, to initiate designs for construction or reconstruction of both overhead and underground distribution facilities
• Perform distribution line design calculations for structure loading, guying, geometric angle calculations, conductor sag interpretation, material assemblies, framing design, construction practices and construction safety guidelines using industry tools and methods
• Able to secure easements, right of entry requests, and permitting on an as needed basis
• Take personal responsibility for the quality, accuracy, and time constraints of work product
• Partner with subject matter experts input into the scoping such as (Project Management, DOC, Data Maintenance, Planning, Operations, Transmission, Construction)
• Possess strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills and able to communicate effectively and professionally, orally and in writing
• Accountable for the resolution of technical engineering conflicts that affect cost, schedule quality or customer satisfaction
• Able to mentor and/or train other staff members to transfer personal design knowledge to others
• Ensure the integration of safety, reliability, operability, constructability, and configuration management practices into final products/designs/processes
• Proficient with the use of a laptop computer, and related software programs including, MS Outlook, MS Excel, and MS Word
• Strong skills of time management, organization, and multi-tasking
• Able to work outdoors extended hours, walk and carry hammers, stakes, lathes, etc. for the purpose of laying out staking for Electric Distribution Design over and across various terrain, and travel, including overnight stays

Desired Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Knowledge of Entergys GDT system and experience Maximo, MicroStation, and/or AutoCAD
• Familiarity with the NESC and its applications to electric distribution line design.
• Familiarity of the operation and maintenance of electrical distribution systems.
• Familiarity of joint construction and electric utility best practices.
• Prefer the ability to interpret property line boundary, topographic surveys, as-built surveys, construction staking, ROW staking and collection of geospatial points.
• Familiarity with the procedures for permit acquisition involving TxDOT, City, County, State and Federal applications.
• Use of surveying equipment and gathering of geospatial points is a plus, but not required.