Designer Level 2
Black & McDonald Limited•San Antonio, TX
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 distribution systems in accordance with NESC codes and utility-owner requirements. The designer works with customer GIS and process platforms, prepares project deliverables and construction work orders, and collaborates with designers and engineers. The position calls for an independent, enthusiastic, and driven professional who can work effectively in a team environment.
Requirements
- One to three 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, including the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and the National Electric Code (NEC).
- Bachelor of Science from a STEM program.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree from a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) 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 to monitor and evaluate equipment performance.
- Follow quality practices and procedures by self-checking work and checking others’ work as required.
- Follow safety procedures.
- Maintain the GIS database using information from 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
Mid Level
