Transmission & Distribution Designer

Ulteig; United States; Remote; USD 52,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Ulteig is seeking a Transmission & Distribution Designer to support engineers by preparing construction drawings for transmission line designs and providing technical drafting support. The role uses PLS-CADD for modeling and design, and LiDAR data to create 3D models for new and existing lines.

Candidates should have a two-year technical degree in Engineering Technology or equivalent, with strong knowledge of AutoCAD, MicroStation, PLS-CADD, and GIS beneficial.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree in Engineering Technology or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in design and drafting preferred.
• Knowledge of transmission line design required.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and MicroStation required.
• Knowledge of PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE preferred.
• Geographical Information Systems (GIS) beneficial.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access.
• Strong organization and communication to meet schedules with quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction drawings for transmission line designs with minimal supervision and provide technical drafting support.
• Provide technical guidance to other technicians using design and 3D modeling knowledge.
• Use PLS-CADD to model transmission lines and develop project deliverables.
• Create 3D models from LiDAR data to support new and existing lines.

Skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Two-year technical degree in Engineering Technology or equivalent experience

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ulteig is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Transmission and Distribution Designer opening on our Transmission & Distribution team. The T&D Designer supports an assignedgroup of engineers by preparing construction drawings for transmission line designs with minimal supervision while also providing technical drafting support. The candidate will also utilize PLS-CADD to support the engineering team with transmission line modeling and design work. This position will work under a discipline design lead to successfully complete projects. Candidates must have strong attention to detailand work well within a team.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare construction drawings for transmission line designs with minimal supervision while also providing technical drafting support.
• Utilize knowledge of design and 3D modeling to provide technical guidance to other technicians.
• Utilize PLS-CADD to support the engineering team with transmission line modeling, design, and development of project deliverables.
• Utilize LiDAR survey data with PLS-CADD to create 3D models for new and existing transmission lines

What We Expect from You

• Two-year technical degree in Engineering Technology or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in design and drafting role is preferred
• Knowledge of transmission line design is required
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and MicroStation is required
• Knowledge of PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE is preferred
• Knowledge of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) is beneficial.
• Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access)
• Good organization and communication skills to assure projects are completed on schedule with high quality
• Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement
• Must have the ability to work permanently in the US

What You Can Expect from Ulteig

Ulteig is a purpose driven organization that has built a culture focused on people – both our clients and our employees –for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality and celebrate your contributions. At Ulteig, we take our own success and the success of our clients personally.

We offer our team members:

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Collaborative Environment

Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world’s critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors®, including Power, Renewables, Transportation and Water. Ulteig is a trusted partner in engineering North America’s essential infrastructure and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients.

At Ulteig, we care deeply about our team, listening to their needs and ensuring they have the tools necessary to be productive whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid or in office. Regardless of where you work, you are empowered to build a workday that best suits your strengths. We strive to ensure a balance and separation between home and work life. We support a flexible working schedule so employees are able to focus on what's important to them.

Ulteig is a Drug Free Workplace

ACHIEVE | GROW | COLLABORATE

Additional Opportunity Details

Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $38.00/hr - $51.50/hr

* Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary includes your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 60 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

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