Designer 1-3

Black & McDonald Limited•Kansas City, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Black & McDonald's engineering team is growing! If you are an independent, enthusiastic, and driven professional searching for an opportunity to build a solid foundation for your career, this position is for you. Black and McDonald is actively seeking a Designer with knowledge of Electrical Utility and Communication distribution systems. Projects will involve surveying and designing existing electric utility and communications distribution systems in accordance with NESC codes and Utility Owner requirements.

Requirements

Associates from a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) program
0 – 1 Years of Industry Experience (for Designer 1)
Good understanding of mathematic principles (for Designer 1)
Minimal experience using software such as PLS-CADD, O-Calc, or GIS (for Designer 1)
Motivated to learn the needs of the position (for Designer 1)
1 – 3 Years of Industry Experience (for Designer 2)
Moderate experience using software such as PLS-CADD, O-Calc, Pole Foreman and/or GIS (for Designer 2)
Basic understanding of designing electric utility and communication systems (for Designer 2)
Basic knowledge of applicable codes such as the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and the National Electric Code (NEC) (for Designer 2)
3+ Years of Industry Experience (for Designer 3)
Extensive experience using software such as PLS-CADD, O-Calc, Pole Foreman and/or GIS (for Designer 3)
Substantial knowledge of electric utility and communication systems (for Designer 3)
Advanced knowledge of applicable codes such as the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and the National Electric Code (NEC) (for Designer 3)
Self-motivated and doesn’t require much direct supervision (for Designer 3)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science from a STEM program preferred

Responsibilities

Perform electric utility pole loading analysis studies using, O-CALC Software or PLS CADD
Design and layout of electric utility distribution system projects in customer GIS and process platforms
Deliver completed design projects/work orders on time, according to customer specifications and through a customer process database
Occasionally, participate in the acquisition of field data to accomplish the design or to monitor and evaluate equipment performance
Follow quality practice and procedures by self-checking all work product and checking the work of others as required
Follow safety procedures
Maintain the GIS database with information from sources including, but not limited to, work management systems, as-built construction drawings, work orders, completion records, field reports or other information from the job sponsor
Process and approve completion records, perform manual or computer aided drafting using AutoCAD
Perform and update records and maps in Arc Map
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
Additional duties as assigned