Designer - Electric Utilities

Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and program management firm based in California. We are seeking Designers to join our Energy-Electric team, contributing to the development and enhancement of power infrastructure.

About the role

As a Designer, you will design and analyze Overhead and Underground electric utility lines, working on projects that uphold industry standards and implement innovative solutions. This role involves collaboration with the engineering and design team to produce and review distribution design packages, ensuring technical expertise and compliance with industry practices.

Responsibilities

• Work with the engineering and design team to produce and/or review overhead and underground distribution design packages.
• Prepare construction drawings, materials inventory (install and removals), voltage drop calculations, environmental/FAA/permitting releases, easements, fielding photos, and notes.
• Handle distribution planning coordination requests and GIS maps.
• Apply knowledge of overhead or underground electric utility designs, construction standards, applicable codes, and industry practices to produce reliable designs and quality control reviews.
• Review design documents and drawings for accuracy and completeness, addressing discrepancies or issues.
• Provide clear and concise comments and justifications for design deficiencies.
• Review revised designs for incorporation of comments.
• Identify trends or new issues and communicate them to management along with potential solutions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable company and client standards and procedures.
• Provide technical support to junior designers.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of department and company goals.
• Participate in special projects or tasks as required.

Requirements

Designer I

• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent.
• 1-3+ years of experience in electric utility design within new business and/or system hardening.
• Experience with design and analysis for Overhead and Underground projects.
• Proficiency in calculating voltage drop and flicker.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations.
• Proficiency using O-Calc and AutoCAD design software.
• Proficiency using the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide technical support to junior designers (preferred).

Designer II

• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent.
• 3-5+ years of experience in electrical utility design.
• Experience with design and analysis for Overhead and Underground projects.
• Proficiency in calculating voltage drop and flicker.
• In-depth knowledge of industry standards and regulations.
• Proficiency using O-Calc and AutoCAD design software.
• Proficiency using the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience using SAP software (preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience providing technical support to junior designers.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Pay

• Designer I: $28.00 - $43.00 per hour.
• Designer II: $34.00 – $48.00 per hour.

Schedule

• Work Location: Remote in Pleasanton, Bakersfield, or San Diego, CA.
• Up to 20% travel within CA.

Benefits

• Multiple medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, subsidized for employees and dependents (coverage effective the first month after hire).
• Paid AD&D and life insurance.
• 401k with an industry-leading employer match.
• Generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 9 paid holidays, and other forms of paid time off.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA’s) including medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefit plans.
• Employee assistance program and well-being benefits (stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being).

About Cordoba Corporation

Cordoba Corporation is a nationally recognized civil engineering, construction management, program management, and planning firm. Our expertise spans diverse sectors, including education and facilities, transportation, water, and energy. We collaborate closely with clients to deliver complex and high-impact infrastructure projects across California.

• National Recognition: Ranked as a “top 100 construction management firm” and a “top 50 program management firm” by Engineering News-Record (ENR). Recognized as a “top 100 design firm” in California in 2018.
• Statewide Presence: Headquarters in Los Angeles with offices in San Francisco, Sacramento, San Ramon, Chatsworth, Santa Ana, Ontario, and San Diego.

Legal authorization to work in the U.S.A. on a full-time basis without sponsorship is required. Ability to pass a pre-authorized physical including a drug-screening and background check.