Power Distribution Designer - #2881.20

Wade Trim; Taylor (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Performance bonuses

Education reimbursement

Employee stock program

Various employee resource groups

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Michigan is seeking a candidate for a role that involves developing and training a Make Ready team, managing project resources, and utilizing engineering software such as Katapult, O-Calc, and SPIDAcalc. Candidates should have a high school diploma and 2+ years of relevant experience. This position supports a positive work environment with a focus on employee ownership and innovation. Opportunities for bonuses and flexible work schedules are provided.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of computers and specific programs.
• Comfortable working in the field occasionally.
• Self-motivated and effective in teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop and train a Make Ready team.
• Manage resources to deliver projects on time.
• Perform various field inspections and site walks.
• Create three-dimensional models for pole attachments.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

Familiarity with Katapult

Ability to work in the field

Engineering administrative experience

Experience using O-Calc

Strong teamwork skills

Education

High school diploma

2+ years of experience

Tools

Katapult

ikeGPS

O-Calc

SPIDAcalc

Job description

What We Offer:

Our excellent salary and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, education reimbursement, 401(k), performance bonuses, and an employee stock program. Employee Resource Groups and Programs offered include the Young Professionals Group, Women at Wade Trim, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Rotation Program, Mentor Program, Sustainability Program, and Wellness Program.

Position Description:

This position requires basic knowledge of computers and more than basic knowledge of Katapult, ikeGPS, O-Calc, SPIDAcalc, or other similar programs. The candidate must also be comfortable working in the field occasionally, be self‑motivated, and able to work well with others.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Develop and train a Make Ready team
• Ensure project team has the knowledge and tools to complete tasks
• Manage resources to successfully deliver project to client on time and under budget while meeting or exceeding client expectations

• Execute and/or lead execution of projects
• Attend client, staff, and project meetings
• Travel to job sites for weeks at a time for project execution, training, or quality purposes
• Coordinate and design joint use pole attachments and make ready recommendations
• Coordinate with Engineering team members regarding overall aerial processes ensuring accuracy, completeness, and delivery of all work

• Coordinate with team to determine appropriate scope of pole installs including NESC standards for cable
• Attachments, spacing and midspans regulations, and utility pole owner regulations
• Gather appropriate information from field collection process to identify pole owners and complete the necessary application process

• Perform various field inspections, site walks, Katapult pole collections, etc.
• Identify existing pole conditions which include electrical equipment, pole configurations, and third‑party attachers

• Work within pole collection software such as Katapult, IKE, SPIDAcalc, O-Calc, and other similar applications

• Read and understand construction prints, documents, and make ready summaries
• Create a 3‑dimensional model of poles in O-Calc and SPIDAcalc to ensure safe and proper attachment to power and telecommunication poles

• Review utility poles and field notes to determine most accurate make ready solution
• Perform structural loading calculations using O-Calc or SPIDAcalc in accordance with National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and pole owner protocol through inventory and analysis of pole type and class, riser details, attached facility type including weight and diameters, span footages, drip loops, etc.

• Review proposed aerial projects and determine overall cost analysis of the project; recommend the project to be conducted aerial or underground

• Provide solutions for poles that fail pole loading or are not good candidates for new attachments
• Create make ready summaries for various pole owner requirements
• Maintain a safe working environment

Education:

• High school diploma
• 2+ years of experience

Skills/Experience:

• Engineering administrative experience or field engineering experience is required
• Experience using Katapult, ikeGPS, O-Calc, SPIDAcalc, or other similar programs is required

About Wade Trim:

Wade Trim is committed to maximizing the value of infrastructure investments. We’ve been solving complex engineering challenges for a century. We customize our work approach to fit each project using a collaborative, friendly style to deliver solutions our clients can stand behind.

Our supportive culture recognizes and strives to fulfill collective client, company, and individual needs. Mentoring and building skills of Wade Trim staff is a priority. Frequent interaction among staff is encouraged, company leadership is easily accessible, and opportunities are provided for staff to help shape the firm’s future through strategic planning. Work/life balance is supported through a flexible, hybrid work schedule that brings team members together in the office at least three days a week and connects them virtually when working from home.

To solve our clients’ toughest challenges, we’ve devoted ourselves to delivering innovative solutions. Our Office of Applied Technology (OAT) is dedicated to seeking new technologies or ways to apply existing technologies to enhance value to our clients and positively impact communities. All staff are encouraged to share ideas and suggestions for innovative technologies or processes to adopt. This open‑minded approach enables us to advance technology, foster innovation, and stay ahead of our clients’ needs.

Wade Trim’s success is shared by the employees that make it happen. Since our beginning, our firm has been 100% employee owned. This cultivates an ownership mindset that benefits our work approach, collaborative culture, and ability to deliver client solutions. We believe employee ownership drives the sustainability and growth of our firm and provides all our employees with opportunities for financial success.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in a friendly environment, please submit your resume by visiting the Careers section of our website at http://www.wadetrim.com/careers.

Wade Trim does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, or CVs from third‑party recruiters or employment agencies. Any submission made without a valid, signed agreement and an approved engagement request from Wade Trim’s People Services Team will be considered the property of Wade Trim. Wade Trim reserves the right to pursue and hire any candidate submitted through unsolicited means without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. A valid agreement can only be signed by the Director of People Services. Resumes or candidate profiles submitted at the request of a Wade Trim employee who is not authorized by the People Services team do not constitute a valid engagement. Recruiters and agencies must have a current, written agreement authorized by the Director of People Services to be considered an approved vendor.

Wade Trim is an Affidavit/Equal Opportunity Employer.