Distribution Designer

Job Summary Under the direction of a Distribution Designer III or experienced staff, perform detailed design of overhead and/or underground electric distribution systems. This work includes the preparation of field notes, drawings, specifications and design estimates. Overview of Duties Design and prepare independently, construction orders related to overhead, underground facilities associated with electric distribution systems applying prescribed standards, guides, specifications and procedures. Contact landowners and/or their agents, to negotiate agreement of Rights of Way (easements) for proposed utility equipment. Obtain necessary contact and tax map information for easement processing. Apply the client's standards, guidelines, specifications, practices and procedures or appropriate industry standards in preparing layouts of overhead and/or underground electric distribution facilities. Prepare design sketches, cost estimates, bill of materials and any other required documents and reports for construction and maintenance projects. Assist in the performance of load studies on distribution transformers, investigate circuit overloads and voltage complaints to determine necessary corrective action. Prepare and submit required reports and correspondence. Utilize client and company information systems to track and update design activities. Shall have a working knowledge of the practices and procedures pertaining to technical matters in electric distribution design. Assist in the gathering of information from field notes. Perform tasks such as digitizing, copying and scanning of drawings, prints and maps. Assist in the acquisition of field data. Achieve weekly billable goal as defined by the project guidelines. Perform other duties as assigned. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled