Electric Distribution Designer

SolveNow Inc.; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for an Electric Distribution Designer in The Woodlands, Texas. This role requires strong MicroStation skills and the ability to manage various duties related to electric distribution design. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, with further education preferred, and possess analytical and problem-solving skills. Responsibilities include ensuring adherence to client standards, mentoring staff, and effectively communicating with clients across different terrains.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening.
• Competence using MicroStation.
• Associates degree or certificate in Electric Power Technology preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in electric distribution design.

Responsibilities

• Represent self in meetings with clients and property owners.
• Ensure adherence to client standards for engineering plans.
• Recognize electric distribution framing from 4kV to 35kV.
• Mentor and train staff members in design knowledge.
• Integrate safety and reliability practices into designs.

Skills

MicroStation

Analytical skills

Time management

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree in Electric Power Technology

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Excel

MS Word

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.
• Competence using MicroStation.

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.
• Knowledge of major underground electrical design and construction.

Required Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Represent self in both clientand 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
• 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)
• Possess strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills and able to communicate effectively, 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, organizational 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:

• Familiarity with the NESC and its applications to electric distribution line design.
• Competence and experience using MicroStation
• Familiarity of the operation and maintenance of electrical distribution systems.
• Familiarity of joint construction and electric utility best practices.
• 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.