Distribution Designer
Actalent · Westerville, OH · 4 days ago
Hybrid$25–$35/hrContract
Responsibilities
- Design electrical distribution systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client specifications.
- Collaborate with clients, project managers, and team members to gather project requirements and provide updates on progress.
- Communicate with the public to inform them of upcoming project work in their area to minimize disruption and maintain community engagement.
- Complete asset assessments of overhead and underground electric equipment.
- Produce detailed design documentation, including drawings and specifications, while ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Complete engineering functions and calculations (e.g., voltage drop, flicker).
- Perform site assessments and feasibility studies for proposed projects.
- Prepare and facilitate requests for forestry, permitting, and Right-of-Way acquisition.
- Prepare detailed analysis of utility poles utilizing PoleForeman software.
- Prepare joint pole authorizations.
- Provide technical oversight and quality assurance of team designs and analysis.
- Maintain organized project files and documentation for easy retrieval and reference.
- Contribute to a positive team environment, fostering collaboration and open communication.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in electrical distribution design.
- Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD.
- Excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills.
- Experience with utility software such as DDS and Crews.
- Experience with detailed engineering calculations and analyses.
Essential Skills
- Associates or Bachelor's degree in a technical field preferred.
- Experience in power distribution and engineering.
- Familiarity with industry standards and client specifications.
- Experience with distribution design software and tools.