Electrical Distribution Designer

Typical responsibilities include:

• Design and construction work package development for overhead and underground electric distribution systems.
• Prepares scaled work order maps using Computer Aided Design software (CAD), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and other client design systems. 
• Draws map(s) using the accurate mapping symbols, text, decals, stamps, etc.
• Consults with Planners and other planning personnel to prepare design drawings and modifications as required.
• Complete asset assessment on overhead and underground electric equipment and circuits. 
• Completes engineering functions and calculations based on field information and redline from Planner (i.e., cable pulling, voltage drop, flicker, etc)
• Perform engineering calculations that may include: structural analysis of poles, guying, cable pulling, electric demand, transformer sizing, voltage drop and flicker, and coordination of protective devices. 
• Prepares joint pole authorizations based on field information and redline from Planner.
• Inputs customer, project, and billing information.
• Review and assemble work order packages for delivery to Client.
• Prepare forestry trimming requests, facilitating permit and Right-of-Way acquisition, and customer advocacy such as acquiring easements
• Manage scope, schedule and budget of work assigned
• Review engineering design packages with clients
• Perform functional tasks, planning, and/or customer follow-up
• Perform scope analysis of work assigned and maintain schedule adherence in support of client priorities.
• Provide technical oversight and QAQC of team designs and analysis. 
• Establish and develop client relationships while providing a positive influence within your team and collaborating with peers
• Initiate continuous improvement to work flow processes that drive efficiency and high quality standards in client design deliverables.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Maintains a safe working environment

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience is required

Skills/Experience:

• Two plus years of experience working for utility companies required
• Experience with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and distribution construction & design standards are required
• Experience with power system planning and operations: Power flow studies, short circuit, transient stability, dynamic Studies, reliability studies, risk assessment techniques, and protection co-ordination studies; generator interconnection; load forecasting and harmonics analysis are required.
• Ability to read electrical schematics is required
• Demonstrated experience in using power system analysis software is required
• Skilled with attention to detail and excellent analytical and organizational skills is required
• Experience in Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Work Management Systems (WMS), and CYME is preferred