Electrical Utility Designer II — Build Smart Power & GIS

Black & McDonald Limited; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & McDonald in San Antonio, Texas, is seeking a Designer with knowledge of electric utility and communication distribution systems. The role involves surveying and designing existing systems in line with NESC and NEC requirements, using PLS-CADD, O-Calc, and GIS tools.

The candidate will contribute to design layouts, data collection, and producing work orders, operating within a team-focused environment and adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Associates from a STEM program required.
• 1–3 years of relevant industry experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of electric utility and communications systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform electric utility pole loading analysis studies using software tools.
• Design and layout of electric utility distribution projects in GIS and process platforms.
• Deliver design projects on time per customer specifications.
• Enter field data and monitor equipment performance as needed.
• Prepare construction work orders and align with safety procedures.

Skills

Years of experience (1–3)

Electrical utility design basics

Team collaboration

Education

STEM associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

PLS-CADD

O-Calc

Pole Foreman

GIS

AutoCAD

Job description

Black & McDonald in San Antonio, Texas, is seeking a Designer with knowledge of electric utility and communication distribution systems. The role involves surveying and designing existing systems in line with NESC and NEC requirements, using PLS-CADD, O-Calc, and GIS tools.

The candidate will contribute to design layouts, data collection, and producing work orders, operating within a team-focused environment and adhering to safety standards.