Distribution Designer

Stantec•San Diego, CA

3d•Remote

About The Position

Stantec is hiring a Distribution Designer for its US West region Distribution group. The role develops and prepares electric distribution designs for overhead and underground systems, relocations, and system improvements. The designer produces construction drawings, work orders, bills of materials, cost estimates, and supporting design documentation, and performs engineering calculations, system analysis, and design validation. The role works with project teams, contractors, utility personnel, and external stakeholders to address design challenges and advance project milestones. It includes conducting or supporting field walks, applying client standards and applicable codes, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines, reviewing designs for accuracy and constructability, maintaining project records, and supporting multiple concurrent projects. Work is primarily conducted remotely, with occasional travel to office locations and expected travel and hands-on site work of up to 20% of the time. The position involves a typical office environment with extended sedentary computer work; field work may involve exposure to the elements, including inclement weather.

Requirements

At least 2 years of direct electric utility or utility/power consulting experience; other infrastructure-related experience will be considered.
Detailed, first-hand knowledge of the design, construction, and O&M of overhead and underground distribution lines at or below 34.5 kV.
Experience with both overhead and underground systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Office.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects with various due dates.
Ability to travel and perform hands-on site work, up to 20% of the time.
Ability to occasionally travel to the noted office locations for in-person engagements.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CAD systems such as Bentley MicroStation or Autodesk AutoCAD/Civil3D.
General knowledge of other electrical grid-related disciplines, such as transmission, substations, and generation.
Experience with SDG&E or similar utility standards, including underground, overhead, service, and design manuals.
Experience with medium-voltage systems in utility and industrial contexts.
Experience with PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, and OCalc.
Completion of a related STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) credential.

Responsibilities

Develop and prepare electric distribution designs, including overhead and underground systems, relocations, and system improvements.
Produce construction drawings, work orders, bills of materials, cost estimates, and supporting design documentation.
Perform engineering calculations, system analysis, and design validation to support project requirements.
Coordinate with project teams, contractors, utility personnel, and external stakeholders to resolve design challenges and advance project milestones.
Conduct and/or support field walks to document existing conditions and inform design solutions.
Apply and adhere to client standards, codes, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines, including CPUC, NEC, and OSHA.
Review designs for accuracy, completeness, constructability, and compliance prior to submittal.
Manage and maintain organized project documentation and design records.
Support multiple concurrent projects and prioritize tasks to meet schedule and budget requirements.
Participate in internal and external meetings, representing Stantec professionally.
Use design tools and software to develop and manage deliverables.
Identify risks, constructability concerns, and cost impacts, and collaborate with project teams to develop solutions.