Designer

About the Role

The Designer supports electric distribution line design projects from initial planning through final deliverables. This role combines technical expertise in routing, modeling, and drafting with strong organizational and coordination skills to ensure compliance with client standards, utility requirements, and applicable regulatory criteria.

Responsibilities

• Determine optimal distribution line routes, right-of-way (ROW) requirements, and structure configurations for overhead and underground distribution systems.
• Complete initial field surveys and organize collected data for use in distribution design activities.
• Incorporate survey, real estate, environmental, and permitting requirements into distribution line designs.
• Communicate effectively with project team.
• Build, review, and analyze distribution models using PLS-CADD or other applicable design and calculation tools.
• Perform distribution line design calculations and compliance checks in accordance with NESC, RUS, and client standards.
• Prepare and review construction drawings, material assemblies, structure details, and distribution line systems.
• Prepare material assemblies, Bills of Material (BOMs), and enter data into client-specific systems as required.
• Independently prepare equipment, major material, and construction specifications.
• Manage design deliverables, submittals, and client-specific documentation requirements.
• Assist engineers with construction support activities, including overhead and underground field staking.

Requirements

Education/Experience: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field. Typically, 5 or more years of relevant experience in electric distribution line design or drafting. Equivalent combinations of education, training, and practical experience may also be considered. Experience supporting or coordinating permitting processes (e.g., DOT, railroad, airport/FAA, and local authorities).

Skills:

• Proficiency in PLS-CADD, and/or other distribution line design analysis tools, Auto