Distribution Designer III

Ulteig•Burlington, IA

6d•$38 - $52•Hybrid

About The Position

The Distribution Designer III is responsible for the creation of electric distribution designs. The Distribution Designer III coordinates with the clients, electric customers, and construction crews. Field work includes the collection of existing asset data before design creation and equipment location staking at the time of construction. The Distribution Designer III is capable of working independently and provides training and support for the Distribution Designer I & II roles.

Requirements

At a minimum, a two-year technical degree related to construction, GIS, or equivalent project management experience
Preferred 5+ years of relevant experience in a Distribution Design or Distribution Construction
Proficiency and working knowledge of AutoCAD, ESRI ArcGIS, NISC Mapwise, Smallworld, Trimble Access, O-Calc, PLSCADD, or other distribution design software and tools. Expert level of at least one design-related software
Complex distribution design project experience
Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines by setting priorities
Demonstrates excellent verbal/written communication, time management, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Ability to work well within a team
Takes ownership of the quality of work and coaches others to produce quality work
Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company driving standards
Must be authorized to work permanently in U.S.

Responsibilities

Create safe and efficient electric distribution designs using the Company standards
Communicates with engineers for design approval
Understands and follows the client’s standards and changes to their client’s needs
Proficient in a variety of desktop, mobile, and survey software used for the design process
Expert level of at least one design-related software
Experience with complex distribution design situations
Field data collection of existing assets when a more experienced perspective is needed
Staking of facilities utilized. May be required to use survey-grade technology
Creation of staking sheets
Develops quality checklists and reviews other designers' work to ensure a quality product is delivered
Reviews complex city, county, and state permit applications
Sharing of knowledge with the design team, scheduling, clients, crews, and contractors
Actively mentors junior staff
The point of contact for distribution customers. Coordinates with clients, engineers, scheduling, right of way, third-party utilities, and construction crews
Manages multiple projects simultaneously and ensures milestone deadlines are met
Provides continuous updates on jobs to all parties involved with accurate date projection
Strong customer skills