Utility Designer II

Five Star Infrastructure Services, dBA InterCon/Five Star Energy Services/M&C Utility; Waunakee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Five Star Infrastructure Services, dBA InterCon/Five Star Energy Services/M&C Utility is seeking a Utility Designer II to direct, coordinate, and complete utility design projects across telephone, electric, and gas systems in Wisconsin.

You will collect field data, assemble drawings with AutoCAD, review designs for compliance, and collaborate with customers and construction crews to bring projects to completion, while managing multiple tasks and priorities.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in utility design is preferred.
• Knowledge of DOT road plans and profiles is required.
• Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must read and interpret engineering sketches and drawings.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Direct, coordinate, and complete utility design projects.
• Complete detailed utility designs for telecom, electric, and gas.
• Collect field data and assemble drawings.
• Analyze sketches and specifications to produce final designs.
• Coordinate with construction crews and customers.
• Ensure designs comply with engineering principles and standards.
• Manage project budgets and hours.

Skills

Engineering design

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors or Associate in civil engineering or civil technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Word

Job description

The Utility Designer II 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

• Prior 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.