Power Distribution Designer

Description

• 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

• 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.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance