Electric Distribution Designer & GIS Drafter

TechDigital Group; Town of Rice Lake (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

TechDigital Group, located in the Town of Rice Lake, Wisconsin, is looking for a professional to design and manage electric distribution projects for customers. This role involves preparing 2D and 3D models, conducting field assessments, and preparing design documentation.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, basic electrical knowledge, and familiarity with GIS or AutoCAD. We are open to candidates from various backgrounds including construction and utilities.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Organizational and project management skills.
• Basic electrical knowledge or background is a plus.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• GIS or AutoCAD experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage electric distribution projects for new and existing customers.
• Interact with customers and manage project timelines.
• Conduct field assessments and design systems using GIS.
• Prepare, review, and submit design documentation and drawings.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Project management skills

Basic electrical knowledge

Familiarity with Microsoft Office

Education

Experience in electrical or utility fields

Tools

GIS software

AutoCAD

Job description

Creates, updates and revises sketches, working drawings and contract documents using SmallWorld GIS software or manual means of drafting to meet customer requirements. Prepares 2D and 3D models. Must be able to read and comprehend detailed customer requirements, data sheets and supplier specifications. Assignments will be completed utilizing information provided by project engineering, architectural, or technical services staff under the direction of a supervisor. Requires familiarity with drafting techniques and engineering concepts and terminology. Able to read engineering drawing and blueprints. Prepares documentation to support design drawings. Prepare bills of material, schedules, and assist engineering personnel with formal drawing transmittals and construction issues.

Explain what the scope of the work/project is? Project Overview, deliverables (what is this person responsible for).

· Design and manage electric distribution projects for new and existing customers.

· Responsibilities include customer interaction, project management, field assessments, and system design using Client Smallworld (customized GIS).

· Tasks include transformer sizing, underground cable routing, and pole placement.

What are the top 3-5 skills and qualifications (technology/application/software, etc.) required?

· Strong communication (verbal and written).

· Organizational and project management skills.

· Basic electrical knowledge or background.

· Familiarity with Microsoft Office.

· GIS/AutoCAD experience is a plus but not required.

2. What non-technical skills are necessary (i.e., such as communication, problem solving, team player)?

· People skills.

· Desire to learn.

· Adaptability and independence.

3. Ideal candidate background and how many years required?

· No specific degree required.

· Open to various backgrounds (construction, call center, police, etc.).

· Experience in electrical or utility fields is a plus.

4. Are there any certifications that the candidate must possess?

None required.

5. Are there any preferred or "nice to have " skills?

· GIS or AutoCAD experience.

· Electrical or utility background.