Designer - Electrical and Gas Distribution - Small Commercial

Atwell•San Antonio, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Distribution Designer at Atwell, you will play a crucial role in supporting project teams through design work on both overhead and underground distribution electrical facilities. This position involves addressing intricate engineering challenges across a variety of projects, working with electric utilities and private developers.

Requirements

Knowledge of NESC, ArcFm GIS , SAP, Work Manager Software (overhead and underground).
Experience working on distribution, transmission, system improvement projects, substation design, service design, and switch replacements.
1-2 years of relevant experience preferred.
Proficiency in one of the following MicroStation, AutoCAD, and GIS is required.
AUD (Automated Utility Design) experience is a bonus.
Familiarity with engineering design software applications, such as PLS CADD, PLS POLE, SPIDACalc, Quick Pole, CDEGS, CYMECAP, CYMEDIST, CYMETCC, SAG10 (as specified by the purchaser).

Responsibilities

Residential Distribution Design Overhead and Underground lines: Pole replacement, transformer replacements, residential single phase infrastructure projects and line expansions. Overhead and Underground single phase service and meter installations and remodels up to 100 KVA according to host utility standards. Gas main extensions, and gas svc design to residential customers. Gas meter installation design.
Small Commercial Distribution Design Overhead and Underground lines: Pole replacement, transformer replacements, commercial single phase and 3 phase infrastructure projects and line expansions. Overhead and Underground service and meter installations and remodels up to 300 KVA according to host utility standards. Gas main extensions, and gas svc design to commercial customers. Gas meter installation design to include high pressure and manifold design.
Distribution Planning Design: Design and develop electric distribution projects (overhead and underground systems)
Perform load calculations, voltage drop analysis, and system capacity evaluations
Review and interpret engineering drawings, maps, and utility standards
Coordinate with field crews, engineers, permitting agencies, and clients
Support new service connections, upgrades, relocations, and system improvements
Ensure compliance with NESC, local codes, and utility standards
Utilize GIS, CAD, and utility design software (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, Katapult, ArcGIS)
Analyze outage data and recommend reliability improvements
Assist with storm response planning and system hardening initiatives
New Customer connections Residential design Commercial design Subdivision design Street lighting Upgrade work on existing customer connections
Design overhead and underground distribution electrical and gas facilities. Work on projects including but not limited to: system improvement new and existing gas infrastructure, pole locations, substation design, and service design.
Address engineering challenges on diverse projects of varying sizes and scopes.
Collaborate with electric and gas utilities and private developers.
Maintain a keen focus on precision and technical expertise.
Verify as-built conditions in GIS/AUD so that any identified discrepancies with field date are corrected as part of engineering submissions.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences
Competitive Compensation packages
Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
Tuition Assistance
Student Loan Repayment
Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
Employee Referrals
Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
Dependent Care Match
Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
Family Planning & IVF Benefits
Pet Insurance
Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services