Electrical Distribution Designer – Complex Projects Lead

Clark Public Utilities; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Washington State PERS

Vacation leave and paid holidays

Job summary

Clark Public Utilities in Washington is seeking an Electric Distribution Designer to provide design drawings, estimates, and customer solutions for residential, commercial and industrial requests, including services, line extensions and relocations.

You will design complex distribution projects, prepare complete work order packages, develop project schedules, evaluate facilities for reliability, review customer data, and coordinate with superintendents to ensure timely service.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of electrical design practices.
• 3+ years in design of commercial/industrial extensions or large-scale projects.
• Experience with Excel, Word, AutoCAD and internal systems.
• Working knowledge of NESC and NEC codes.
• Strong customer service and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide design drawings, estimates and customer-requirements for residential, commercial and industrial requests including services, line extension and relocation work.
• Responsible for design of complex distribution projects and/or transmission relocations.
• Prepare and issue complete work order packages for agency relocation and system upgrade projects.
• Develop and coordinate project schedules for all phases of work through completion.
• Evaluate existing facilities for reliability and system capacity needs; investigate design requirements and options; provide recommendations and estimates.
• Review customer drawings and data and advise customers on technical requirements and options.
• Work with Construction Superintendents, customers and customer representatives to ensure timely completion of design reviews.

Skills

Electrical design

Project management

Customer interaction

Analytical problem solving

Leadership

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Word

GIS

Estimating systems

Job description

Clark Public Utilities in Washington is seeking an Electric Distribution Designer to provide design drawings, estimates, and customer solutions for residential, commercial and industrial requests, including services, line extensions and relocations.

You will design complex distribution projects, prepare complete work order packages, develop project schedules, evaluate facilities for reliability, review customer data, and coordinate with superintendents to ensure timely service.