Make Ready Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Engage in electric utility aerial Make Ready projects.

• Conduct field surveys, take field notes, create sketches, and develop design and construction drawings.

• Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, senior designers, and drafters.

• Coordinate the design of Make Ready projects, which includes managing bills of materials, clearance requests, permit applications, and equipment and labor units.

• Execute field inspections and evaluations of electrical systems for outside plant design.

• Generate design documentation, including third-party attached clearances, pole loading analysis, and overhead primary and secondary distribution movements.

• Implement design modifications and enhancements to processes.

• Apply client design standards to aerial pole lines, pole replacements, primary and secondary line or equipment relocations, and telecom adjustments.

• Provide cost analysis for existing violations.

• Conduct post-construction inspections.

• Operate under the guidance of a senior designer and/or engineer.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience related to the design of electrical distribution systems, including OTMR, JU design, and over lashing.

• FE experience with CREWS, SPANS, SAP systems, and their specifications.

• Familiarity with Katapult or similar pole loading software.

• A minimum of 2 years experience using AutoCAD in a Telecom and distribution design engineering environment.

• At least 2 years of experience in the Power Distribution or Telecom industry.

• Knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC) and the National Electric Safety Code (NESC).

• Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook.

• Willingness to travel regionally as required for the position.

• A current valid driver’s license with a clean driving record for the past 5 years.

• Capability to bend, lift, and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Disability insurance.

• Life insurance.

• 401k plan.

• Employee Stock Purchase plan.

• Access to training, tools, and opportunities for professional development.

• An inclusive and welcoming workplace environment.