Designer Level 1

Black & McDonald Limited•San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

Black & McDonald is seeking a Designer to support its engineering team in San Antonio, Texas. The role involves surveying and designing existing electric utility and communications distribution systems in accordance with NESC codes and utility-owner requirements. The position is intended for an independent, enthusiastic, and driven professional looking to build a career foundation.

Requirements

Associate degree from a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) program.
0–1 years of industry experience.
Good understanding of mathematical principles.
Minimal experience using software such as PLS-CADD, O-Calc, or GIS.
Motivation to learn the needs of the position.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree from a STEM program.

Responsibilities

Perform electric utility pole-loading analysis studies using O-CALC, 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 field-data acquisition to support design or monitor and evaluate equipment performance.
Follow quality practices and procedures, including self-checking work and checking others’ work as required.
Follow safety procedures.
Maintain the GIS database using information from sources such as work management systems, as-built construction drawings, work orders, completion records, field reports, and job sponsors.
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.