ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DESIGNER

DGR Engineering; Rock Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Care and Dep Care FSA

Company Paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

DGR Engineering in Rock Rapids, Iowa is seeking a detail-oriented Electric Distribution Designer to support planning and design of electrical power distribution systems. You will develop underground and overhead distribution designs, prepare construction documents, and support project teams across the Midwest.

Candidates with experience in underground or overhead distribution are encouraged; experience is valued but not required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical training in a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Ability to interpret plans and engineering drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel within the region to clients and jobsites.
• Familiarity with engineering and design software as needed (AutoCAD, GIS).

Responsibilities

• Design overhead and underground electric distribution systems (primary and secondary).
• Prepare construction drawings, staking sheets, and plan sets.
• Perform load analysis, voltage drop, and equipment sizing calculations.
• Conduct field visits and collect data for design development.
• Develop material lists, cost estimates, and documentation.
• Coordinate with engineers, clients, and construction personnel.
• Assist with permitting, easements, and right-of-way coordination.
• Provide technical support during construction.

Skills

AutoCAD

GIS

Milsoft

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Education

Associate degree or technical training

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Rock Rapids Office - Rock Rapids, IA 51246Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 2 Year DegreeJob Shift: DayJob Category: Engineering

DGR Engineering is a growing engineering firm with offices in Rock Rapids, Sioux City and Sioux Center, Iowa as well as Sioux Falls, Rapid City and Belle Fourche, South Dakota.

DGR has been recognized with the Circle of Excellence award as one of the top 20% of firms for the last 12 years by PSMJ Resource, so you can work with one of the best! DGR has also been named by the Des Moines Register as a Top Workplace since 2018.

DGR Engineering offers a competitive salary and benefits package with the opportunity for advancement and ownership in a challenging and professional work environment. Our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Healthcare and Dependent Care FlexSpending Accounts
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan w/Company Match
• Employee Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

The DGR Engineering Electrical Power Department in Rock Rapids, Iowa specializes in the planning and design of infrastructure improvements for electrical power utilities in the upper Midwest. Typical projects include power generation, substation, transmission and distribution systems design and construction management.

Qualifications

Position Summary

DGR Engineering is seeking a detail-oriented Electric Distribution Designer to support the planning and design of electrical power distribution systems. This role focuses on developing underground and/or overhead distribution designs, preparing construction documents, and supporting project teams in delivering utility infrastructure projects.

Candidates with experience in underground or overhead electric distribution design are encouraged to apply. While preferred, experience in these areas is not required.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Design overhead and underground electric distribution systems (primary and secondary)
• Prepare construction drawings, staking sheets, and plan sets
• Perform load analysis, voltage drop, and equipment sizing calculations
• Conduct field visits and collect data for design development
• Develop material lists, cost estimates, and documentation
• Coordinate with engineers, clients, and construction personnel
• Assist with permitting, easements, and right-of-way coordination
• Provide technical support during construction

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical training in a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Ability to interpret plans and engineering drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to establish and meet project deadlines.
• Ability to travel within the region to Clients and jobsites.
• Be able to gain familiarity with engineering and design software as needed. Desirable experience in: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams), Adobe or Bluebeam, AutoCAD, GIS, Milsoft.
• Electrical systems knowledge is not a prerequisite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in a relevant discipline
• Basic understanding of electrical distribution systems
• Experience in utility distribution design
• Familiarity with GIS, AutoCAD, or utility design software
• Knowledge of permitting and easement processes
• Field experience in utility construction

DGR Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). DGR Engineering complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding hiring and employment. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.