Designer - Electric Utilities
About The Position
Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and program management firm based in California and we are seeking a Designers to join our Energy-Electric team. As a Designer, you will be responsible for designing and analyzing Overhead and Underground electric utility lines. This role involves working on projects that contribute to the development and enhancement of power infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have experience in electric utility design as well as knowledge of industry practices and standards. The Designer plays a pivotal role in maintaining industry standards, implementing innovative solutions, and providing technical expertise.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED Equivalent required
- 1-3+ years of experience in Electric utility design within new business and/or system hardening required (for Designer I)
- 3-5+ years of experience in electrical utility design (for Designer II)
- Experience with design and analysis for Overhead and Underground projects required
- Proficiency in calculating voltage drop and flicker required
- Knowledge of industry standards and regulations (for Designer I)
- In-depth knowledge of industry standards and regulations (for Designer II)
- Proficiency using O-Calc and AutoCAD design software required
- Proficiency using the Microsoft Office Suite
- Effective analytical and problem-solving skills (for Designer I)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (for Designer II)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (for Designer II)
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S.A. on a full-time basis without sponsorship
- Ability to pass a pre-authorized physical including a drug-screening and background check
Nice To Haves
- Ability to provide technical support to junior designers preferred (for Designer I)
- Experience using SAP software preferred (for Designer II)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills (for Designer I)
Responsibilities
- Work with engineering and design team to produce and/or review overhead and underground distribution design packages.
- Prepare construction drawings, materials inventory (install and removals), voltage drop calculations, environmental/FAA/permitting releases, easements, fielding photos, and notes, distribution planning coordination requests, and GIS maps.
- Understand and apply knowledge of overhead or underground electric utility designs and construction standards, applicable codes, and industry practice to produce reliable and technically sound designs and/or quality control reviews.
- Review design documents and drawings for accuracy and completeness, addressing any discrepancies or issues identified during the review process.
- Provide clear and concise comments and justifications where design deficiencies are observed.
- Review revised designs for incorporation of comments.
- Identify trends or new issues and communicate with management to review along with potential solutions.
- Ensure and maintain compliance with applicable company and client standards and procedures.
- Provide technical support to junior designers.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of department and company goals.
- Participate in special projects or tasks as required.
Benefits
- Multiple medical and dental insurance plans
- Vision insurance
- Paid AD&D and life insurance
- 401k with an industry leading employer match
- Generous vacation and sick leave accruals
- 9 paid holidays
- Other forms of paid time off
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA’s) including medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefit plans
- Employee assistance program
- Well-being benefits that include stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
