Designer, Power Delivery

Cobb, Fendley & Associates • San Antonio, TX

6h • Hybrid

About The Position

CobbFendley is seeking an experienced Power Delivery Designer for its San Antonio, Texas office. The designer supports project managers, project engineers, and senior designers in developing overhead and/or underground electric distribution facilities. The work includes preparing design and construction drawings, cost estimates, bills of materials, reports, and other project documents; assisting with distribution circuit and transformer load studies; researching reliability and voltage concerns; gathering field data; and verifying and marking or staking facilities. The role applies client and industry standards, company quality procedures, and safety practices, and involves coordination with project teams, clients, and other agencies.

The position is generally 40 hours per week, with hours that may fluctuate based on department needs and may include overtime. Standard operating hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM CST, with a generally one-hour unpaid lunch break. A hybrid schedule may be available after the department-established training period. Most work takes place in a professional office, with occasional trips to client offices and outdoor job sites for observations and fieldwork.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• At least 3 years of experience as a Technician; no design experience is required.
• Knowledge of engineering design principles, applicable codes and standards, and established design practices.
• Skill using industry-standard engineering design software to develop, modify, and coordinate designs, drawings, and technical deliverables.
• Ability to analyze data, apply design criteria, and use standard office and engineering software to produce accurate design documentation and support project completion.
• Ability to meet the physical, cognitive, and environmental demands described in the posting, including office computer work and occasional outdoor fieldwork.
• Regular use of personal protective equipment and hand and power tools is required for applicable work.
• Ability to work the stated full-time schedule; hours may fluctuate based on department needs and may include overtime.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in design, engineering, surveying, or a related discipline, often focused on drafting, civil design, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, or ArcGIS.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers, project engineers, and senior designers with assigned design tasks under supervision.
• Use engineering and drafting software to develop plan, profile, cross-section, and utility drawings from survey data, record drawings, and design criteria.
• Interpret survey notes, utility records, specifications, and engineering plans to develop accurate base drawings.
• Translate sketches, design concepts, and engineering direction into construction drawings, and incorporate redline markups and review comments.
• Perform basic engineering calculations, including elevations, grades, utility dimensions, and material quantities.
• Support field data collection and utility research when applicable.
• Apply company QA/QC processes, self-check drawings and data, and maintain organized project files and documentation.
• Coordinate with supervisors, project managers, mentors, internal personnel, and project teams to complete design assignments.
• Learn and apply company drafting standards, workflows, and design tools; participate in training and advancement opportunities.
• Deliver assigned work accurately and on schedule, support internal project teams, and escalate concerns when needed.
• Apply client standards, specifications, practices, procedures, and industry standards when preparing layouts for overhead and/or underground electric distribution facilities.
• Prepare complex design and construction drawings, cost estimates, bills of materials, and other documents and reports for construction and maintenance projects.
• Assist with load studies on distribution circuits and transformers and investigate reliability and voltage issues to determine corrective action.
• Prepare and submit required reports and correspondence, and use client and company information systems to track and update design activities.
• Acquire field data, verify equipment, and mark or stake new facilities.
• Handle contacts with clients and other agencies related to project design responsibilities.
• Research independently, adapt to changing priorities, work collaboratively, and deliver accurate work.
• Follow CobbFendley safety standards and maintain a professional attitude and integrity.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employer-funded and voluntary life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Continuing education programs
• Paid parental leave for FMLA-eligible employees: eight weeks for maternity cases and two weeks for paternity or adoption cases
• Extended winter office closure from December 25 through January 1
• New-hire onboarding and integration program
• Professional and personal development through in-house training and collaborative resources
• Community engagement through STEM education, hunger relief, and sustainable solutions initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED