Overhead Distribution Designer, Pole Loading Specialist

Lecom Utility Contractors, Inc; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Professional development and training

Job summary

Thayer Power & Communication Line Construction Co., LLC (TPC) is seeking a skilled Distribution Designer to support the design and modeling of overhead distribution systems. You will configure pole structures, model conductors and equipment, and perform pole loading and clearance analyses to ensure safety and compliance with standards.

Ideal candidates have experience with pole loading tools and a solid understanding of electrical distribution systems, along with the ability to collaborate with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's level understanding of single-phase and three-phase power systems, transformers, conductors, and pole configurations.
• Familiarity with NESC, IEEE standards, and local electric utility regulations.
• Experience with pole loading analysis software and distribution design tooling.
• Ability to read and interpret client standards and field conditions.

Responsibilities

• Design overhead distribution poles using pole loading software such as DDS, O-Calc Pro, PoleForeman, or SPIDAcalc.
• Configure pole structures based on client standards and field conditions.
• Add and model conductors, equipment, and joint-use attachments.
• Perform clearance and pole loading analysis.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and field crews.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Design or related field

2+ years of utility distribution design experience

Tools

DDS

O-Calc Pro

PoleForeman

SPIDAcalc

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Job description

Thayer Power & Communication Line Construction Co., LLC (TPC) is seeking a skilled Distribution Designer to support the design and modeling of overhead distribution systems. You will configure pole structures, model conductors and equipment, and perform pole loading and clearance analyses to ensure safety and compliance with standards.

Ideal candidates have experience with pole loading tools and a solid understanding of electrical distribution systems, along with the ability to collaborate with