Hybrid Electric Distribution Designer & Project Coordinator

System One; Ashland (WI); Hybrid; USD 86,789,000 - 89,544,000; Full time

Job summary

System One in Ashland, WI is seeking an Electric Distribution Designer / Project Coordinator to support electric distribution projects for residential and commercial customers. This hands-on role blends customer interaction, field assessments, and design work in a hybrid environment.

You will work with Operations and engineers, using GE Smallworld GIS, transformer sizing, and routing tasks while maintaining clear documentation and meeting customer needs.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Basic knowledge of electrical concepts or willingness to learn.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to explain technical or industry-specific information to customers in clear, straightforward language.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a team.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Adaptability, accountability, and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Design and coordinate electric distribution projects for new and existing residential and commercial customers.
• Serve as primary contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review new customer requests and coordinate next steps.
• Conduct field assessments at residential, commercial, and construction sites.
• Develop distribution system designs using GE Smallworld, a customized GIS platform.
• Perform basic electrical design activities, including transformer sizing, underground cable routing, and pole placement.
• Coordinate multiple customer projects and adjust priorities as customer needs or urgent business requirements change.
• Collaborate with Operations, Distribution Engineers, Service Designers, Gas Designers, and other internal teams.
• Translate technical and industry-specific information into clear, easy-to-understand explanations for customers.
• Maintain accurate project information and documentation.
• Participate in team scheduling meetings, project touchpoints, and ongoing training.
• Follow established utility safety procedures and requirements during field activities.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Customer service

Independence

Team collaboration

Tools

GE Smallworld

GIS

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

System One in Ashland, WI is seeking an Electric Distribution Designer / Project Coordinator to support electric distribution projects for residential and commercial customers. This hands-on role blends customer interaction, field assessments, and design work in a hybrid environment.

You will work with Operations and engineers, using GE Smallworld GIS, transformer sizing, and routing tasks while maintaining clear documentation and meeting customer needs.