Distribution Designer IV

TRC Companies • Gahanna, OH

293d • $44 - $70

About The Position

The Designer IV will be the lead designer responsible to provide direction, training, supervision, and guidance of other design staff of equal or lower grade as directed by supervisor. The Distribution Designer IV will also perform field data collection, detailed design of overhead and/or underground electric distribution systems and back-office work to support those functions. This work includes gathering field data for designs, entering the information into various programs and the preparation of field notes, drawings, specifications and estimates as defined by the client's scope of work document.

Requirements

• Ten (10) year of progressive development as a Distribution Designer or equivalent.
• Additional client specific requirements may apply.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform and act as a lead for a variety of design related duties including but not limited to the following.
• Design and prepare independently, construction orders related to overhead, underground facilities associated with electric distribution systems applying prescribed standards, guides, specifications, and procedures.
• Gather equipment information in the field for design using a variety of tools including IKE Office, Katapult and a Hastings Stick.
• Preparation of field notes and design using a variety of data collection tools including SPIDAcalc and other client tools.
• Transfer field notes to a structural design and contribute to the preparation of cost estimates, specifications, evaluation, and requisitions.
• Preparation of computer assisted design and construction drawings of a complex nature with neatness and a minimum of errors.
• Perform design services requiring a full understanding of drawings, specifications, and industry and company standards covering the assigned work.
• Preparation of engineering calculations (pole loading, guying, transformer sizing, conductor loading / sagging, load studies, voltage studies).
• Coordinate design development to meet project schedules.
• Provide training and technical support for other distribution design classifications.
• Analyze system processes and offer improvements based on client requirements.
• Lead teams of other distribution designer personnel.
• Serve as the contact to support proactive communication between the client and TRC.
• Achieve weekly billable goal as defined by the project guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services