Remote Distribution Designer - Utility Services

ORBITAL Engineering Inc.

United States

Hybrid

USD 33,000 - 91,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Orbital Engineering, Inc. seeks a Distribution Designer to support the greater Kansas City, MO area. This role offers a remote work arrangement, but candidates should reside within about an hour of Kansas City, MO for field data acquisition and design duties.

The Distribution Designer will support pole attachment and power delivery projects, work with GIS data analytics, and prepare documentation for budgeting and invoicing within the Utility Services team.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required with 3+ years of fieldwork or a construction environment, drafting, utility experience, or technical design.
Associates Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline with 0-2 years of experience, with interest in fieldwork, or surveying.
Must be an organized person who can keep data organized from start to finish on a project
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings/schematics preferred
Working knowledge of electrical distribution assets and/or communication equipment construction preferred
Experience in pole loading (Spida Calc, O-Calc, Pole Foreman, or Katapult) or other construction modeling software (AutoCAD, DDS) is beneficial
Familiar with Design and Checking practices for engineering drawings and deliverables preferred
Familiar with Safe Work Practices and PPE applications preferred
Ability to prioritize work on multiple projects and effectively communicate project statuses
Computer proficiency including general Microsoft Office products, design, and business enterprise software
Effective written and oral communication at all levels within an organizational structure
Reasoning skills and ability to solve practical problems
Must have dependable transportation and a valid driver’s license with insurance
Must be able to pass a fit for duty test
Ability to work from home and an office setting, as required
This position requires the ability to pass a post-offer drug (including marijuana) and alcohol test in compliance with Federal regulations and is also subject to random testing as a condition of continued employment.

Responsibilities

Visually identify, inspect, and record equipment and construction situations in the field, including rights-of-way
Apply NESC Standards, Client Standards, and applicable guidelines to complete engineering designs
Analyze field data and update software for design implementation
Utilize Client proprietary software in the design workflow and assist with new attachment permitting
Communicate with clients and team to determine best engineering solutions
Ensure work is completed on schedule and within budget with status updates to management
Interact with clients on engineering design to determine cost-effective solutions
Provide documentation and support to Orbital accounting for budget tracking
Transcribe notes and collect data using measuring devices in an organized manner
Travel/fieldwork as needed, potentially overnight, with physical tasks in various terrains
Attend meetings at client sites and coordinate with utility personnel as required
May enter energized substations up to 745kV with proper coordination