Staff Distribution Designer

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 127,654,000 - 156,021,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Vision Dental Insurance

401k Retirement Fund

Job summary

Staff Distribution Designer in Kansas City, MO is a contract role focused on creating world-class distribution designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments on 2.4kV to 34.5kV overhead and underground distribution systems. You will work with project teams through design and construction, adapting plans to budget, constraints, and client needs.

The position requires advanced design software skills (AutoCAD, MicroStation, Excel) and strong knowledge of distribution infrastructure, NESC

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in drafting technology or related field with 7 years of experience, or
• Associate degree with 8 years of related experience, or
• 9 years of progressive detailing and design experience in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare distribution voltage packages for overhead and underground projects.
• Prepare design sketches, cost estimates, BOMs, and required deliverables.
• Perform distribution calculations including cable pulling, voltage drop, and pole loading.
• Apply knowledge of NESC standards, utility standards, guides, specs and procedures.
• Research and compile project-related data for project managers.
• Prepare and share project communications on vegetation management, ROW, and outages.
• Develop client presentations, reports, and visualizations to show results and status.

Skills

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Excel

DDS

ArcFM

AUD

BOUD

GIS

Electric distribution knowledge

Design software learning

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in drafting technology or related field

Associate Degree in related field

9 years progressive detailing and design experience

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Excel

DDS

ArcFM

AUD

BOUD

Job description

Staff Distribution Designer

Location: Kansas City, MO

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $44.55–$54.45 / Hour (USD)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

The Staff Distribution Designer will work on project teams to create world-class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments on various 2.4kV to 34.5kV overhead and underground utility distribution projects. The Staff Distribution Designer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting electrical distribution plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare distribution voltage packages for both overhead and underground projects, including distribution equipment installation, feeder replacement, cable replacement, and new feeder design.
• Develop and prepare design sketches, cost estimates, bill of materials, and other required deliverables.
• Perform various distribution calculations, including cable pulling, voltage drop, and pole loading calculations.
• Apply strong knowledge of NESC standards and utility standards, guides, specifications, and procedures.
• Research and compile project-related data as required by the project managers.
• Prepare and disseminate project communication regarding vegetation management, third-party attachments, right-of-way, and outage planning.
• Develop client presentations, reports, and visualizations to demonstrate technical results and project status.

Required Skills

• Advanced understanding of design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Excel to develop the design deliverables.
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.
• Proficiency in distribution design software and GIS to aid in design (DDS, ArcFM, AUD, BOUD, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of electric distribution infrastructure and construction techniques.
• Strong knowledge regarding easements, right-of-way, and permitting for distribution projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in both a team environment and independently.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in drafting technology or related field and 7 years of related experience required, OR
• Associate Degree and 8 years of related experience required, OR
• 9 years progressive detailing and design experience (required — in lieu of degree).

Required Experience

• 7 years of experience, preferably in the utility or power industry.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund
  About the Client

  This infrastructure engineering firm has been designing and building essential city and critical infrastructure since 1898 — more than 125 years of continuous operation. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, and operating from 75 offices across the U.S. and internationally, the firm employs more than 14,500 employee-owners and generates over $7.4 billion in annual revenue, serving sectors including energy, aviation, water, telecommunications, transportation, and healthcare. What sets this organization apart is its 100% employee-owned structure through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), aligning every full-time professional's incentives with company performance — a model recognized with a 4.2-star Glassdoor rating across more than 1,800 reviews, with 87% of employees recommending it as a workplace and multiple Glassdoor Best Places to Work designations. Teams here include civil and structural engineers, architects, environmental scientists, construction managers, distribution designers, and program management professionals who engage with complex, consequential, and often one-of-a-kind projects.

  Job Number: 26-12307

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