Power Distribution Design Engineer : 202720

HKA Enterprises; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

HKA Enterprises designs utility systems and supports field data collection for storm restoration, with both office CAD work and significant field exposure. This full-time role involves independent project work and direct client interaction.

Applicants should have a high school diploma with relevant experience or an Associate’s degree with design-related work, plus a valid driver’s license and ability to work outdoors in variable weather.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 7 years’ distribution design experience, or an Associate’s degree with 5 years’ related work.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform field data collection and project-specific inspections for complex projects.
• Produce high-quality CAD drawings and material lists for moderately complex projects; support more complex tasks under supervision.
• Ensure all necessary project communications are documented as required by training.
• Provide guidance and training to peers and newer designers on simple projects.
• Independently produce permitting documentation as needed.
• Communicate with clients and lead site meetings with oversight.
• Work independently with limited oversight, under supervision for mentorship, guidance, and training.

Skills

CAD drawings

AutoCAD

Field data collection

Client communication

Site meetings

Mentorship

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Provide designs for utility systems, including overhead and underground circuits for joint use, lighting, and commercial, industrial, and residential development, as well as gas and generation systems. This role also supports field data collection and storm restoration efforts. You'll handle moderately complex design projects independently and provide support on more complex projects, communicating directly with clients/customers and construction crews. Primarily office-based with significant field work required, including exposure to inclement weather. Full-time.

Pay: $27.00- $30.00 per hour DOE

Responsibilities:

• Independently perform field data collection and project-specific inspections for complex projects
• Produce high-quality CAD drawings and material lists for moderately complex projects; support more complex tasks under supervision
• Ensure all necessary project communications are documented as required by training
• Provide guidance and training to peers and newer designers on simple projects
• Independently produce permitting documentation as needed
• Communicate with clients and lead site meetings with oversight
• Work independently with limited oversight, under supervision for mentorship, guidance, and training

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent + 7 years of relevant work experience, OR Associate's degree + 5 years of distribution design-related work experience
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to walk a minimum of 1 mile on rough terrain while carrying tools/equipment
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including rain, heat, and cold
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, blueprints, and technical documents
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to occasionally lift/move up to 35 lbs