Electric Distribution Designer I

InterCon Construction; Waunakee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

InterCon Construction is seeking an Electric Distribution Designer I to plan, coordinate, and complete distribution installation projects for Electric Utility Clients primarily in Wisconsin. The role involves independent work and collaboration with field teams to deliver compliant designs.

Responsibilities include collecting field data, analyzing sketches, managing permits, coordinating with crews and customers, and approving design changes while maintaining high technical standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the utility industry, preferably design-related.
• Willingness to train the right candidate on necessary design parameters, provided they possess appropriate industry knowledge.
• Ability to manage numerous tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to direct and work with others; self‑directed and require minimal supervision.
• Effective technical writing, analytical skills, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, including tracking and managing competing priorities.
• Capability to work effectively with all levels of management.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Complete electrical distribution design projects (underground and overhead) either independently or with support staff to meet Electric Utility Client needs.
• Collect field data and analyze engineering sketches, specifications, and related documents to produce final products.
• Complete tabs and populate information in proprietary customer software.
• Oversee the permitting process with local authorities.
• Coordinate with construction crews for installation of facilities per design.
• Coordinate with customers on all aspects of project execution.
• Review design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, client requirements, and related specifications.
• Evaluate and approve design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Management collaboration

Confidential information handling

Self-directed

Task management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Requirements

The Electric Distribution Designer I position directs, coordinates, and exercises functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of electric distribution installation projects for Electric Utility Companies within Wisconsin.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Complete electrical distribution design projects (underground and overhead) either independently or with support staff to meet Electric Utility Client needs.
• Collect field data and analyze engineering sketches, specifications, and related documents to produce final products.
• Complete tabs and populate information in proprietary customer software.
• Oversee the permitting process with local authorities.
• Coordinate with construction crews for installation of facilities per design.
• Coordinate with customers on all aspects of project execution.
• Review design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, client requirements, and related specifications.
• Evaluate and approve design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Required Knowledge/Skills

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the utility industry, preferably design-related.
• Willingness to train the right candidate on necessary design parameters, provided they possess appropriate industry knowledge.
• Ability to manage numerous tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to direct and work with others; self‑directed and require minimal supervision.
• Effective technical writing, analytical skills, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, including tracking and managing competing priorities.
• Capability to work effectively with all levels of management.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Projects will be located primarily in Wisconsin.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

InterCon Construction is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Application Instructions

Apply Online: ipc.us/t/EC8A0A1C466F4B66