Designer Level 2
About The Position
Black & McDonald is seeking a Designer with knowledge of electrical utility and communication distribution systems. The role involves surveying and designing existing electric utility and communications distribution systems in accordance with NESC codes and utility owner requirements. The Designer contributes to utility distribution design projects, pole-loading analysis, GIS database maintenance, drafting, and the preparation of construction work orders and job packets. The position also involves communicating with Designers and Engineers and working effectively as part of a team.
Requirements
- Associate degree from a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) program.
- 1–3 years of industry experience.
- Moderate experience using software such as PLS-CADD, O-Calc, Pole Foreman, and/or GIS.
- Basic understanding of designing electric utility and communication systems.
- Basic knowledge of applicable codes, such as the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and the National Electric Code (NEC).
- Competencies: effective communication, continuous learning, customer focus, problem solving and innovation, teamwork and collaboration, and strategic perspective.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science degree from a STEM program.
Responsibilities
- Perform electric utility pole-loading analysis studies using O-CALC Software, PLS-CADD, and Katapult Software.
- Design and lay out electric utility distribution system projects in customer GIS and process platforms.
- Deliver completed design projects and work orders on time, according to customer specifications and through a customer process database.
- Occasionally participate in acquiring field data to support design or monitor and evaluate equipment performance.
- Follow quality practices and procedures, including self-checking work and checking others’ work as required.
- Follow safety procedures.
- Maintain the GIS database using information from sources such as work management systems, as-built construction drawings, work orders, completion records, field reports, and other job sponsor information.
- Process and approve completion records and perform manual or computer-aided drafting using AutoCAD.
- Produce and distribute construction work orders and job packets.
- Communicate with Designers and Engineers.
- Work effectively in a team environment.
- Learn non-industry-standard drafting and mapping software.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
