Engineering Design Associate

Duke Energy; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy in Seattle seeks an Engineering Design Associate to support the design and construction planning process. You will perform work management system entries and data input for design tools, delivering accurate results that support safety, reliability, storm response, and cost management.

You will coordinate with designers, manage workloads, upload maps, and communicate progress to internal customers.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree OR High School/GED with 2+ years of related experience.
• Experience with Maximo and SharePoint and office software.
• Electric utility experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule new work orders and assign to an engineering technologist for design.
• Review work order submissions for completeness and data accuracy.
• Communicate status of work orders to internal customers to ensure on-time project delivery.
• Manage hold queue and communicate projects on hold for >60 days.
• Coordinate with external joint trench partners to meet construction dates.
• Manage designer workload using date management principles.
• Enter subdivision lot service run information into the database tool.
• Upload preliminary project maps into SharePoint.

Skills

Maximo

SharePoint

Data entry

Database management

Microsoft Office

Communication

Document management

Time management

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

MyWorld/ARGUS

Content Navigator/FileNet 8/CASTPro

Reveal Tool

Job description

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Position Summary

The Engineering Design Associate will provide work management system, Design Tool data entry and general support to Designers as part of engineering and construction planning process. Candidates are expected to have strong computer systems knowledge and can work with independence in the E&CP tools. This position is accountable for providing accurate and timely work results which support safety, reliability, storm restoration, and cost management while providing quality customer service.

Specific Responsibilities and Duties

Subdivision Design

• Utilize Maximo tools and Excel d-base to schedule new work orders for assignment to an engineering technologist for design based upon project complexity, designer skill level, designer assigned area and project timeline.
• Review work order submissions for completeness and data accuracy ensuring the correct job plans are applied to provide the least cost design to the customer.
• Communicate with internal customers regarding the status of their work orders to ensure on‑time project delivery.
• Management of hold queue – communicate with internal customers regarding projects that have been on hold for greater than 60 days marking them not required when appropriate.
• Communicate with external joint trench partners delivering approved preliminary subdivision project plans to ensure promised construction dates are met.
• Manage designer workload using date management principles.
• Enter subdivision lot service run information into the pre‑engineered database tool based upon project preliminary map.
• Upload preliminary project maps into Centralized Design Preliminary Project map SharePoint.

SPCC/D‑D Substation

• Upload SPCC Plans into Content and Search Tool (CASTPro) and Content Navigator/FileNet8.
• Communicate new plans, revised plans, or plan renewals to EHS professionals.
• Maintain hard copies of SPCC Plans at NCRH.

Tools / Skills

• Maximo
• SharePoint
• MyWorld/ARGUS
• Content Navigator/FileNet 8/CASTPro
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe AcrobatPro
• Ability to communicate to various audiences clearly and concisely
• Database management
• Document Management
• Management of shared drive (Reveal Tool)

Basic / Required Qualifications

Associate’s degree OR High School/GED and 2 plus years of work‑related experience.

Desired Skills / Experience

• Electric utility experience.

Working Conditions

In office with field visits.

Travel

Less than5%.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrates excellent customer skills.
• Possesses effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborates effectively in a team environment.
• Demonstrates proficiency in MicrosoftOffice suite.
• Exhibits flexibility and dependability during storm events and regular work.
• Effectively manages stressful situations.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer‑based work management systems.
• Knowledgeable of ECP processes, work management system, and related computer applications.
• Experience using computer‑based drawing tools.

Reporting Relationships

This role does not have direct reports. This position does not progress into the engineering technologist hierarchy.

Nature of the Position

Almost Always

• Follows ergonomics and office safety guidelines.
• Tasks follow set guidelines or procedures.
• Employee receives clear instructions from supervisor regarding what to do and how to do it.

Occasionally

• Tasks are straightforward, routine and often repetitive.
• Employee must compare alternative courses of action and decide after considering options.
• Employee has the authority to make significant choices and decisions without specific guidance or direction from the supervisor.

Infrequently

• Prepares for and provides storm support as needed.
• Supports Human Performance safety culture through active participation in safety meetings.
• Supports corporate initiatives.
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning and development.

Travel Requirements

5%–15%.