Job Description

Job Summary

Responsible for designing and developing construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems (4kV–138kV). This role primarily supports programmatic utility work, including overloaded transformers, inspections and maintenance, joint use projects, and inspection reports. The Designer ensures all deliverables meet quality, safety, scope, schedule, and budget requirements in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop construction work packages for overhead and underground electrical distribution systems

• Support programmatic work such as transformer upgrades, inspection and maintenance, joint use, and inspection reports

• Maintain compliance with quality control standards and safe work practices

• Ensure projects align with defined scope, schedule, and budget

• Collaborate with clients and project teams to support successful project delivery

• Prioritize multiple projects and deadlines daily

• Develop construction maps for city and state permitting applications

• Assist with civil and electrical design packages, including complex cable and conduit systems in dense urban environments

• Work with minimal guidance from staff engineers to design:

  • Finished grade surfaces

  • Roadway corridor geometry

  • Utility pipe networks

  • CAD features required for hardcopy and digital improvement plan submittals

Required Education & Experience

• High school diploma plus 2–4 years of relevant experience in electric utility distribution design and/or construction projects

• Experience with distribution design projects, including:

  • Medium-voltage switchgear

  • Voltage conversion projects

  • Distribution automation

Preferred Skills & Technical Qualifications

• Experience with Smallworld, CitectSCADA, AutoCAD, PLS-CADD, and MicroStation (preferred)

• Comfortable using Google Earth, GIS, or other mapping applications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Proven ability to communicate effectively with clients and project teams

• Highly organized with strong time-management and prioritization skills

• Ability to work independently while adapting to a rapidly changing environment