Distribution Designer in Poultney

About the role

The Distribution Designer is responsible for delivering distribution projects, line extensions, and other projects as assigned, from design conception through construction on the electrical system. They must demonstrate general knowledge of the electric system, GMP standards, service requirements, and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Assists developers in planning residential, commercial, and industrial developments using least cost principals.
• Resolves problems and questions related to various design issues.
• Assembles contract agreements, easements, cost estimates, and other necessary documentation associated with the project.
• Works with construction staff to gain consensus on the project.
• Develops customer service skills to handle customer relationships.
• Balances changing and competing priorities within the workplace.
• Coordinates all phases of jobs between customers and GMP to ensure quality service.
• Communicates with other utility companies and third-party requests.
• Updates systems to ensure appropriate billing and effective operations.
• Reviews and prepares engineering-quality drawings suitable for construction.
• Reviews as-built projects while maintaining open communication with OS and construction group.
• Delivers complete work packages to field operations per construction schedule.
• Performs post-project accounting functions.
• Supports restoration of system outages during storm situations.

Requirements

Essential Functions:

• Knowledge of electrical utility terminology, technology, concepts, standards, and regulations.
• General knowledge of electrical power line construction principles and technologies.
• Basic analytical and problem-solving skills.
• General computer skills including word processing, spreadsheet, email, database, and ability to learn utility distribution design software.
• Valid Vermont driver's license with a driving record suitable for insurability.
• Written, oral, interpersonal, and negotiating skills with ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with people at all professional and technical levels.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Completion of an Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field, or an equivalent in related experience.

Skills

Desirable Skills:

• General knowledge of electrical utility terminology, technology, concepts, standards, and regulations.
• General knowledge of electrical power line construction principles and technologies.
• Basic analytical and problem-solving skills.
• General computer skills including word processing, spreadsheet, email, database, and ability to learn utility distribution design software.

Benefits

Green Mountain Power offers a competitive salary range of $70,000–$100,000 annually, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and the scope of responsibilities. Other benefits may include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

$70,000–$100,000 annually, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and the scope of responsibilities.

Schedule

Flexible work schedule to accommodate workload, staffing emergencies, or system failures.

Company Information

About Green Mountain Power: Green Mountain Power serves more than 275,000 residential and business customers in Vermont with electricity that's 100% carbon free and 80% renewable on an annual basis. GMP is partnering with customers to provide solutions that deliver resiliency and affordability while cutting carbon and costs for all. GMP is the first utility in the world to get a B Corp certification, meeting rigorous social, environmental, accountability, and transparency standards and committing to use business as a force for good. GMP was named to Fast Company's 2024 Most Innovative Companies in the World list, the sixth time earning that honor. In 2024, 2023, and 2021 the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) honored GMP as a nationwide leader in energy transformation. And, in 2022 GMP was named to TIME's list of the 100 Most Influential Companies for its groundbreaking resiliency work to transform the grid for customers.