Planner I

Henkels & McCoy West; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Voluntary Life Insurance

Voluntary Short Term Disability

Voluntary Long Term Disability

Paid time off

Job summary

Henkels & McCoy, Inc. in Pomona, CA seeks a Power Planner I to join the Technical Services team.

You will help prepare drawings, construction plans, and material estimates for overhead and underground Power projects, collaborating with engineers, designers, and planners. Ideal candidates have at least two years of electrical transmission/distribution experience, knowledge of Power Delivery standards, and proficiency with MS Office, AutoCAD, and pole structural analysis software.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of electrical transmission and/or distribution experience.
• Knowledge of Power Delivery Projects, both Overhead and Underground.
• Familiarity with Power design/construction standards and relevant regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare preliminary and detailed drawings by hand or using CAD software.
• Prepare construction plans, material requirements, and cost estimates for overhead and underground projects.
• Assist in development of conductor replacement and other major overhead/underground projects.
• Review field data and meet customer requirements with latest updates and technologies.
• Coordinate access to facilities when applicable.
• Lead field/site meetings and interact with clients/developers/local agencies.
• Field check design layouts; implement redlines and office checks.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Client/stakeholder communication

Education

College/Trade school certificate

Tools

AutoCAD

Pole structural analysis

MS Office (Word/Excel)

PLS-CADD

O-Calc

Job description

Henkels & McCoy, Inc., one of the most reliable and innovative firms in utilities engineering and construction, is currently seeking a Power Planner I to be part of the Technical Services group team. Successful candidates will provide design and technological skills to a team of engineers, designers, and planners to provide support to a variety of Power utility-oriented projects.

Job Elements:

• Prepare preliminary and detailed drawings by hand or using computer-aided drafting software
• Prepare construction plans, material requirements, and cost estimates for electrical distribution overhead and underground projects
• Assist in the development of conductor replacement, structure replacements, and other major Overhead and Underground projects
• Review field data, photos, etc. to meet the requirements of the latest updates and technologies of the customer
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet all requirements
• Meet with clients to gather technical requirements
• Translate Wind Loading / Pole Loading/compliance forms
• Coordinate access to professional/private facilities (e.g., schools, hospitals, military bases, etc.) when applicable
• Assist in field site meetings; meet with developers, customers, local agencies
• Work in a team environment
• Communicate with internal staff and customers with appropriate media (email, fax, phone, video, etc.)
• Field check design layouts
• Office check designs and redline changes
• Recognize process waste and suggest changes

General Requirements:

• Work in a team environment
• High attention to detail
• Time management; prioritizing work and documenting tasks
• Reporting anomalies to project management stakeholders through established tools or verbally
• Wearing and utilizing all required safety PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) with situational awareness
• Work safely at all times. This includes, but not limited to, driving safely, stretching twice a day, good posture/ergonomics, and following all safety rules
• Keeping a clean and organized workstation both physically and virtually
• Rearranging work area to optimize safety and/or productivity
• Punctual for daily start time and meetings
• Fill out time keeping/accounting documentation of a daily or weekly basis
• Work after normal hours as needed
• Keeping a current state driver’s license without restrictions
• Daily schedule of 7am to 4pm Monday - Friday

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of electrical transmission and / or distribution experience
• Knowledge of Power Delivery Projects both Overhead and Underground
• Knowledge of Power Distribution Design Standards, Power Overhead and Underground Construction Standards, Power Electrical Service Requirements, California PUC General Order 95, General Order 128, and Joint Pole Handbook.
• Familiarity with maintenance and operation of electrical overhead (OH) and underground (UG) electrical distribution facilities, energized at voltages between 0 - 50KV
• Experience working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Autodesk AutoCAD, and pole structural analysis software

Preferred:

• Completed college or trade school coursework, certification programs, or degree programs
• Proficient in O-Calc, PLS-CADD, DM, AUD, DPSS, GIS, FIM, or Spida-Calc software
• Knowledge of Southern California Edison, San Diego Gas & Electric, or Pacific Gas & Electric system design and construction requirements

Salary Range:

$52,400/yr - $78,600/yr (will be dependent upon level of experience)

Full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefit plan, which includes the following:

• 401(k) Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Paid time off

Henkels & McCoy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and individuals with Disabilities.