Entry Level Design Technician

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems operating from 4kV through 138kV, with a focus on overloaded transformers, inspection and maintenance, joint use, and inspection reports.
• Ensure all designs comply with safety requirements as well as established design and quality expectations.
• Travel to field sites as needed to perform inspections, gather data, and return to the office to complete engineering design work.
• Perform engineering calculations, including structural analysis for wood pole loading, guying calculations, specifying conductor sags and tensions for recommended spans, and voltage drop and flicker calculations.
• Prepare and develop permitting documents for various Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs).
• Provide engineering support during construction, including reviewing work and conducting post-construction evaluations to confirm compliance with applicable engineering and construction standards.
• Conduct root cause analysis of outages and develop mitigation plans using sound engineering principles and design practices.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to communicate design intent, resolve technical issues, and support project delivery.
• Represent the business professionally in client-facing situations, demonstrating strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Contribute to a fast-paced project environment by managing multiple tasks, meeting deadlines, and supporting continuous improvement of design processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology (mechanical, electrical, civil, or related discipline).
• Ability and desire to lead a team of engineers and contribute to complex design projects.
• Strong capability to interact with clients and represent the organization and self professionally.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent projects.
• Fundamental understanding of power distribution and electrical distribution concepts.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations related to structural analysis, wood pole loading, guying, conductor sags and tensions, and voltage drop and flicker.
• Proficiency or willingness to learn design tools and GIS-related technologies used in utility and power distribution engineering.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to meeting safety, design, and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification is a plus.
• Any prior experience in power distribution or utility engineering is beneficial.
• Experience or coursework related to distribution design, power distribution, and electrical distribution engineering.
• Comfort working with GIS and related systems in a utility or engineering context.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in diagnosing outages and developing engineering-based solutions.
• Effective communication skills for working with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
• Motivation to build a long-term career in the power delivery industry, with interest in ongoing training and professional development.