Designer I - Power Services
About The Position
DCCM is seeking a Designer I for their Power Services team to support the planning and design of power distribution facilities. This entry-level role offers training and mentoring for a long-term career path in the utility power industry. The position involves a blend of office-based design work and field visits, utilizing industry tools and utility standards to work on electric distribution projects. The role provides opportunities to develop transferable skills with potential for advancement into higher-level design, project support, and specialized utility work.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Comfort using common software tools; willingness to learn new programs quickly
- Demonstrated performance in work, school, or other commitments (e.g., strong GPA, awards, references)
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree or higher
- Interest in starting a career in an engineering- or construction-related field
- CADD and/or drafting coursework or hands-on drafting experience
- Construction/engineering-related degree or certificate
Responsibilities
- Gather and validate project information using tools such as GIS and Google Earth.
- Review project requirements, identify constraints, and propose practical design solutions.
- Design overhead and underground electric distribution projects using engineering/design software.
- Learn and apply utility design and construction standards.
- Interpret Right-of-Way documents and incorporate requirements into project designs.
- Perform field checks and document site conditions that impact design and constructability.
- Request survey & staking support; when needed, stake projects independently.
- Create design sketches, drawings (including CAD-based drafting when applicable), work orders, and material lists for assigned projects.
- Assist with design checks and basic analysis to confirm connectivity and structural considerations.
- Conduct visual inspections of power facilities (poles, wires, transformers, and related equipment) as needed.
- Work safely in varied environments—from office settings to outdoor field conditions.
- Drive a personal vehicle in different weather and terrain conditions, as required.
Benefits
- Three medical plan options (2 PPOs and a HDHP)
- Dental & vision plans
- Company-paid group life, short and long-term disability insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Flexible and Dependent care spending accounts
- Additional Supplemental plans (Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident)
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off (PTO) which starts accruing upon hire
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Alternative Work Schedules
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
