Distribution Designer l

NV5•San Diego, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work. As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives. Under the supervision and direction of the electric design leadership team, the Distribution Designer I develops a set of fundamental skills essential for electric distribution design. They will build on their existing strengths in communication, organization, and creativity in conjunction with learning utility standards to prepare construction drawings and other documents to design portions of projects as assigned. Designers are part of project teams working on electric projects such as power line undergrounding and overhead system hardening to prevent fire in high fire threat districts and other distribution line projects. With guidance from their lead, Designers carry a full workload of multiple project assignments and are expected to prioritize work tasks to achieve submittals on time and on budget.

Requirements

0-2 years of experience in relevant utility design; applicants with more experience will be considered for Designer II or above
Bachelor’s Degree from accredited university
Positive attitude, able to work collaboratively with others
Strong written/verbal communication and organizational skills
Ability to prioritize and complete assignments within tight deadlines and budgets
Proficient using MS Office Suite and other relevant software
Demonstrate a basic knowledge of relevant industry standards for design and construction
Valid driver’s license
Be physically able to access utility equipment sites, some of them remote
Be willing to work in high-vehicle-traffic and construction areas as needed, in various locations

Nice To Haves

Experience with SDG&E Underground, Overhead, Service, and Design Manual Standards
Basic knowledge of AutoCAD
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or other related STEM disciplines
Proficient knowledge of design programs, work management software, and experience preparing bills of materials and construction drawings
At least 1 year of underground design experience, including direct design and drafting work, in the power-delivery field
Working knowledge of utility safe work practices

Responsibilities

Confer with other staff members to resolve problems, achieve milestones, and create construction documents
Adhere to complex project work flows
Perform engineering calculations and complete other supplemental design documents
Prepare deliverables in a professional and organized manner
Balance a full project workload with aggressive deadlines and fixed budgets
Manage and maintain design records and files
Gain familiarity with construction standards in order to best meet client and NV5’s expectations
Prepare drawings of the projects designed accurately and in conformance with the applicable standards and regulations, and review all work for completeness before submitting for engineering review
Professionally represent NV5 in internal and external client meetings
Perform field walks, document existing conditions, and/or recommend design solutions
Minimal travel to client sites as needed (expected to be no more than 30% of time)
Build a working knowledge of electric/gas utility safe work practices and as appropriate for distribution roles, demonstrate knowledge by working in and around underground electrical vaults with a utility-authorized Qualified Worker
Work under the direction of the design management team with the expectation of progressing toward Designer II and above