Utility Designer I

Five Star Infrastructure Services, dBA InterCon Construction; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Five Star Infrastructure Services, dBA InterCon Construction is seeking an experienced Utility Designer I to direct and coordinate design projects for telecom, electric, and gas facilities in Wisconsin. You will assemble drawings, analyze data, and ensure designs meet standards and client requirements.

Field data collection and collaboration with crews are essential components of the role. The position requires extensive utility design experience, proficiency in AutoCAD, and strong communication

Qualifications

• 10 years' minimum experience in utility industry, preferably design related.
• Bachelor's or Associate degree in civil engineering/civil technology is useful but not required.
• Must have working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Ability to read and understand DOT road plans, profiles and cross-sections.

Responsibilities

• Direct, coordinate, and complete utility design projects within assigned area.
• Prepare detailed utility designs for telephone, electric and/or gas customers.
• Collect field data and assemble drawings using AutoCAD.
• Analyze sketches, specifications, and data to produce final designs.
• Coordinate with construction crews and customers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review designs for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, client requirements, and specifications.
• Manage expenditures and hours within project budget.

Skills

Verbal communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Self-directed

Multi-tasking

Team coordination

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Technology

Associate degree in Civil Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office (Excel & Word)

Excel

Word

Job description

The Utility Designer I position is responsible for directing, coordinating, and exercising functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of telephone, electric, and/or gas projects within the area of assigned responsibility.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes utility design projects by self or in conjunction with support staff.
• Completes detailed utility designs for telephone, electric and/or gas customers
• Collects field data
• Assembles drawings using AutoCAD
• Analyzes engineering sketches, specifications, and related data and drawings to produce final product
• Completes tabs and populates information in proprietary customer software.
• Completes permitting process with local authorities.
• Coordinates with construction crew for installation of facilities per the design.
• Coordinates with customers on all aspects of project.
• Reviews design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, client requirements, and related specifications.
• Evaluates and approves design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.
• Controls expenditures and hours within limitations of project budget.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• 10 year's minimum experience in utility industry, preferably design related. An understanding of construction methods and basic utility design is required.
• Bachelors or Associates degree in civil engineering or civil technology are useful, but not required.
• Must have working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Ability to read and understand DOT road plan and profiles and cross-sections is required.
• Ability to manage numerous tasks/projects simultaneously.
• Ability to direct and work with other employees.
• Must be self-directed and work with minimal supervision.
• Effective technical writing and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work, including tracking and managing competing priorities.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of management within the organization.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Knowledge of pole loading analysis programs is a plus but not required (i.e. O'Calc. or equivalent).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word.
• Position will work on projects primarily in the Southwest and Central Wisconsin areas.