Designer Level 1
About The Position
Black & McDonald is seeking a Designer with knowledge of electrical utility and communications distribution systems. The role involves surveying and designing existing electric utility and communications distribution systems in accordance with NESC codes and utility owner requirements. It is an opportunity for an independent, enthusiastic, and driven professional to build a foundation in the engineering team. The Designer performs utility pole loading analysis, designs and lays out electric utility distribution projects, maintains GIS data, processes completion records, and prepares construction work orders and job packets. The position also involves quality checks, adherence to safety procedures, collaboration with Designers and Engineers, and occasional field-data collection. The Designer is expected to learn non-industry-standard drafting and mapping software and undertake additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 0–1 years of industry experience.
- Good understanding of mathematical principles.
- Minimal experience using software such as PLS-CADD, O-Calc, or GIS.
- Motivated to learn the needs of the position.
- Bachelor of Science from a STEM program.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree from a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) program is preferred.
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 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 sources.
- 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
Entry Level
