Provider of infrastructure services focused on power delivery and energy solutions.
Design and coordinate electric utility distribution projects, both aerial and underground.
24 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Allentown, PA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
7,500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Design
Engineering
Technical Services
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Electric transmission
Electric distribution
Substations
Underground power lines
Emergency restoration
Maintenance
Renewable fuels
Carbon capture
Role
Description
design docs
field data
cad review
code compliance
vendor coordination
quality control
Ensure project engineering activities comply with company and contract requirements and support overall construction schedule.
Produce and review detailed design documentation including utility design systems, line layout/routing, overhead and underground distribution, and identification of conflicting utilities.
Perform and review field data collection and prepare accurate field sketches; record and document pole data, measurements, and other relevant conditions.
Responsible for ongoing communication and timely identification of issues to the PM/Lead and pending or actual changes to the work performed that may impact costs, schedule, contract, or customer relationship.
Interface with vendors and on-site construction crews as required ensuring quality of construction and adherence to overall project schedule.
Coordinate and attend design reviews of distribution projects with utility customers.
Contributes to and implements design modifications to improve quality of projects and processes.
Review preliminary and final design drawings using computer aided drafting systems including review of bill of materials, cost estimates, and traffic control plans required to support construction.
Review and apply applicable industry & customer codes and standards required for the preparation of work order drawings, including voltage drop, load balancing, cable and conduit sizing, and NESC clearances.
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, designers, and drafters to deliver the most cost effective and highest quality infrastructure solutions.
Apply design standards to underground and aerial pole line cable plant, including Joint Use (Make Ready) Design, Pole Replacement, Primary Service, and Reliability/Maintenance Design.
Field check design layouts and provide technical support for construction, including participation in construction planning, execution, quality control, and completion of the work.
Prepare documentation and work order construction prints.
Maintain project records for assigned work, package records per contract requirements and facilitate turnover to the client’s representative.
Requirements
autocad
ms office
power distribution
right-of-way
associates
5+ years
Must have a current valid driver’s license with a clean driving record for the past 5 years.
Knowledge of Right-of-Way acquisition processes.
Regional travel required, as needed for the job.
Selected candidate must be comfortable working remotely.
Ability to produce detailed and accurate structural modification drawings.
5+ years of experience in the Power Distribution industry.
Associates degree, or equivalent related experience with the design of electrical distribution systems.
Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Teams required.
Prior experience with AutoCAD 2D and 3D.
Experience with highway, railroad, and waterway crossing requirements.
3-5 years of PPL Electric Distribution design experience.