Power Distribution Designer

Insight Global; Center Square (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Power Distribution Designer to work on electric utility distribution projects, including aerial and underground designs, field surveys, notes, and sketches. You will collaborate with engineers, drafters, and project managers to deliver cost-effective infrastructure solutions and produce detailed design documentation.

Required is a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 2 years AutoCAD in distribution design, familiarity with NEC/NESC, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related experience in distribution design.
• 2 years of AutoCAD experience in distribution design.
• Familiarity with NEC and NESC preferred.
• MS Word, Excel, Outlook proficiency.
• Travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, designers, and drafters to deliver cost effective infrastructure solutions.
• Coordinate design/review of distribution projects including BOMs, permits, and equipment units.
• Perform field inspections and evaluations of electrical systems for outside plant design.
• Produce detailed design documentation including line layout, routing, and distribution.
• Contribute to design modifications to improve quality and processes.
• Apply design standards to underground and aerial pole lines, including replacement and maintenance design.

Skills

Field collaboration

Technical documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in distribution design

Tools

AutoCAD

Katapult or pole loading software

Civil 3D

INFOR

EFD production

Job description

Job Description

The Power Distribution Designer will work on electric utility aerial and underground distribution design projects and be responsible for field surveying, field notes and sketches. Project types will include design of aerial and underground electric network distribution lines. Will work under the supervision of a senior designer and/or engineer.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, designers, and drafters to deliver the most cost effective and highest quality infrastructure solutions.
• Coordinate design/review of distribution projects for a utility, including preparation and review of bill of materials, clearance requests, permit applications, and equipment and labor units.
• Perform field inspections and evaluations of electrical systems for outside plant design.
• Produce detailed design documentation including utility design system, line layout/routing, overhead and underground distribution, and identification of conflicting utilities.
• Contributes to and implements design modifications to improve quality of projects and process improvements.
• Apply design standards to underground and aerial pole line, including: Pole Replacement, Primary Service, and Reliability/Maintenance Design.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelors degree, or equivalent related experience with the design of electrical distribution systems.
• 2 years of experience with AutoCAD in distribution design engineering environment.
• 2 years of experience in the Power Distribution industry.
• Familiarity with electrical standards including National Electric Code (NEC) and National Electric Safety Code (NESC) preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook required.
• Experience with Katapult or other pole loading software.
• Regional travel required, as needed for the job.
• Must have a current valid driver's license with a clean driving record for up to the past 5 years.
• PPL distribution design experience.
• Experience with PPL systems including INFOR and EFD production.
• Prior experience with civil 3D.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].