Electrical Distribution Designer

David Evans and Associates, Inc.; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible schedule (9/80)

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

David Evans and Associates, Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking an Electrical Distribution Designer to deliver safe, practical designs for new installations, replacements, relocations, system improvements, and customer connections.

You will work with project managers, engineers, field personnel, utility reps, and permitting agencies to ensure constructible designs. This Wisconsin-based, remote-friendly role requires technical design ability, field awareness, attention to detail, and strong

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems and utility construction.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Proficient with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or other Design Software.
• Strong ownership, written and oral communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow guidance and use initiative to complete tasks accurately.

Responsibilities

• Exemplify DEA’s Cultural Drivers internally and externally.
• Design projects with drawings, specs, staking, site walks, BOMs, and cost estimates for distribution systems.
• Collaborate across surveying, environmental, permitting, PM, and engineering teams.
• Perform electrical system modeling and analysis; prepare related reports.
• Ensure designs meet NEC, NESC, RUS and utility standards.
• Develop project approach, work plan, and scope.
• Manage communications among project team and client.
• Maintain technical quality and expertise of the work.
• Implement the project QA/QC plan.
• Some travel for project execution may be required.

Skills

Electrical distribution systems

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

Strong communication

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Spida-Calc

Pole Foreman

O-Calc

Distribution Design Studio

Job description

Electrical Distribution Designer

EnergyJobs with David Evans and Associates:

At David Evans and Associates, Inc. (DEA), our Energy team provides unmatched infrastructure solutions for power delivery and renewable energy, offering expert planning and design for low- to high-voltage facilities. We deliver safe, reliable, and affordable electricity for communities across various sectors, including power generation, renewables, and transportation electrification. Our comprehensive services are tailored to meet the technical, financial, environmental, and political needs of our clients. Whether the goal is to enhance current infrastructure or embark on a new innovative energy project, DEA has the expertise to see it through to completion and foster a more resilient future.

The Energy Business Unit is seeking an Electrical Distribution Designer. This Wisconsin-based role is remote-friendly, and is ideal for an individual with the ability or willingness to work within or relocate near or within the Wisconsin Public Service territory.

This position will prepare safe, practical, and constructible designs for new installations, replacements, relocations, system improvements, and customer service connections. The Electrical Distribution Designer will work closely with project managers, engineers, field personnel, utility representatives, permitting agencies, contractors, and other stakeholders. The position requires a combination of technical design ability, field awareness, attention to detail, and strong communication skills.

What You’ll Do

Key Responsibilities

• Exemplify DEA’s Cultural Drivers internally and externally
• Design projects that will maintain and support various electrical utility systems by designing and creating detailed drawings, specifications, staking, site walk-downs, construction support, bill of materials, and cost estimates for distribution systems
• Collaborate with team members in an open communication culture, providing support in various disciplines as needed, including surveying, environmental, permitting, project management, and engineering
• Perform electrical system modeling and analysis. Prepare written reports and information related to analysis
• Help ensure that designed electrical facilities meet NEC, NESC, RUS and Cooperative and Specific utility standards
• Develop the project understanding, approach, and work plan
• Manage communications among the project team and client
• Maintain the technical quality, knowledge, and expertise of the work
• Implement the project QA/QC plan
• Some travel for project execution may be required

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems and utility construction
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Proficient with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or other Design Software
• Strong ownership, written and oral communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to make decisions with guidance in accordance with established policies and procedures and use initiative and judgment in completing tasks and responsibilities in a timely and accurate manner

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 or more years of experience in distribution line design
• Competency in Spida-Calc, Pole Foreman, O-Calc or other similar design programs
• Engineering principles used in electrical utility system; RUS specifications and work order procedures; NESC and NEC regulations; legal descriptions, easements, and the permit application process; understanding of computer modeling of electric systems; essentials of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Familiar with industry-specific technology and terminology
• Familiarity with Distribution Design Studio is highly desirable

What We Offer

We foster an environment where talented professionals have the freedom and support to do their most meaningful work. Our values and company culture form the foundation of our success, creating a positive and collaborative work environment. These guiding principles are vital to our continued achievements and unwavering commitment to improving the world around us.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to cultivate and develop your skills and work alongside talented colleagues who are committed to improving the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance, for employees and their families
• Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
• Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities
• Work Schedule: Flexible work schedules including a 9/80 schedule - every other Friday off!
• Paid Time Off (PTO) program: Paid time off (PTO) beginning at 120 hours annually for full-time employees, with increased accrual based on years of service (up to 200 hours)
• Paid Holidays: 7 paid holidays per year
• Retirement: 401k plan with employer match program
• Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
• Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement
• Employee bonus program: Eligible employees may participate in DEA’s employee bonus program, which is based on company profitability.
• Potential salary range: $35.00/hour - $45.00/hour

The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Potential office locations include: Green Bay, WI; Appleton, WI; Oshkosh, WI; Wausau, WI; Fond du Lac, WI.