Designer – Electric Utilities

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with engineering and design teams to create and/or assess overhead and underground distribution design packages.

• Generate construction drawings, maintain materials inventory, perform voltage drop calculations, and manage environmental/FAA/permitting releases, easements, fielding photos and notes, distribution planning coordination requests, and GIS maps.

• Implement overhead and underground electric utility design and construction standards, relevant codes, and industry practices.

• Examine design documents and drawings for precision and thoroughness.

• Resolve discrepancies and issues that arise during design reviews.

• Offer feedback and justifications for any design shortcomings.

• Review updated designs to ensure incorporation of feedback.

• Recognize trends or emerging issues and communicate these to management along with potential solutions.

• Ensure adherence to company and client standards and procedures.

• Provide technical assistance to junior designers.

• Contribute to the objectives of the department and the company.

• Engage in special projects or tasks as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED Equivalent is mandatory.

• Designer I: A minimum of 1-3 years of experience in electric utility design related to new business and/or system hardening is required.

• Designer II: A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in electrical utility design is essential.

• Proven experience in design and analysis for overhead and underground projects is required.

• Expertise in calculating voltage drop and flicker is necessary.

• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations is a must.

• Proficiency in using O-Calc and AutoCAD design software is required.

• Competence in utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite.

• Designer II: Experience with SAP software is preferred.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.

• Ability to provide technical support to junior designers is preferred for Designer I; experience in this area is required for Designer II.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.A. on a full-time basis without sponsorship is required.

• Must be able to pass a pre-authorized physical, drug screening, and background check.

• Willingness to travel up to 20% within California.

🏝️ Benefits

• A variety of medical and dental insurance plans available.

• Vision insurance included.

• Medical, dental, and vision plans are subsidized for both employees and their dependents.

• Coverage begins the first month after hire.

• Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) and life insurance provided.

• 401k plan with an industry-leading employer match.

• Generous accruals for vacation and sick leave.

• Nine paid holidays offered.

• Additional forms of paid time off available.

• Flexible spending accounts available, including medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefit plans.

• Access to an employee assistance program.

• Well-being benefits focusing on stress management, nutrition, and financial wellness.