Distribution Designer IV

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. Senior Distribution Designers are capable of performing difficult and technically challenging work. They are expected to be responsible for the overall supervision of those projects assigned to them and able to assure that the project is competently designed on time and on budget. Designers work on project teams with drafters and engineers on underground and overhead electrical projects, as appropriate. This role actively participates in obtaining work and maintaining client relationships. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential. Senior designers may be asked to serve as Project Manager for specific technical projects.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience using appropriate design software, including AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation, and AutoCAD Civil 3D
Associate’s Degree in Engineering, Architectural or Design Technologies, Mechanical or Electrical Technology or relevant field, or equivalent training and experience
Positive attitude, able to collaboratively work with others
Valid driver’s license
Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical system design
Understanding and knowledge of applicable design codes
Proficient using MS Office Suite and expert skills with technical software
Experience preparing bills of materials and construction units with software such as SAP and Maximo
Knowledgeable of relevant industry standards for design and construction
A background as an electrical designer or planner with SDG&E or other comparable large electric utility
At least 7 years of experience in the design of electric distribution projects in both overhead and underground configurations for electrical distribution design candidates
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of both OH and UG construction, poles, conduits, substructures, cable and wire types, and connections, for electrical distribution design candidates
Working knowledge of utility safe work practices

Nice To Haves

Some knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
Experience using pole-loading software such as PLS-CADD and O-Calc as well as some transmission design experience for electrical distribution candidates
Preferred if applicant has experience drafting electrical drawings, with expert skills in relevant software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architectural or Design Technologies, Mechanical or Electrical Technology or relevant field
Participate in technical and professional societies

Responsibilities

Use computer-aided drafting tools such as AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, CADWorx, MicroStation, AutoCAD Inventor, Bentley Substation, and Solidworks, as well as technical handbooks, utility standards, tables, and calculators to create relevant drawings and 3D models of facilities
Research, specify, and recommend commercially available equipment
Make major design recommendations as part of a project team, and participate in client presentations
Divide and assign work to project team’s designers that report to incumbent
Calculate costs and time schedules for proposed work
Assign duties and schedules to team members, responsible for all phases of a project
Organize and maintain project files
Produce sketches and system schematics for complicated design tasks such as layout of mechanical or electrical equipment rooms
Incorporate design concepts from schematic design into design development and work with project team to produce construction documents
Document existing conditions and perform troubleshooting
Develop details as required for a specific project
Edit master specification sections to be project specific
Assist in development of technical competence of project team members
Attend construction progress meetings to solve non-routine technical issues and produce reports
Meet client and NV5’s requirements and standards
Manage and maintain design records and files
Complete as-built drawings
Create, build, and maintain client relationships
Work in conjunction with PM to assist with schedule and financial management
Responsible for maintaining QA/QC of projects
Manage the applicable drafting and design resources within a given project
Able to fulfill assignments that require independent judgment and evaluation
Able to work independently with minimal or no supervision
Minimal travel to client sites as needed (expected to be no more than 10% of time)
Prepare technical papers for submittal to regional/national publications
May serve as a field engineer during construction
Prepare addendums, proposal requests and change orders
Research non-routine code issues and obtain interpretations from code officials
Review addendums, proposal requests and change orders
Initiate additional service requests and include appropriate project manager for client submittal
Prepare engineering opinion of probable cost for mechanical or electrical systems and review construction manager/contractor cost estimates
Review drawings for compliance with company and industry standards and quality
Proficient using computer spreadsheets and design programs for engineering analysis and equipment selections
May be asked to act as Project Manager for specific technical projects