Distribution Drafter 3 - Grid
About The Position
This position will offer you the opportunity to work in a project team environment and lead other engineers and designers using your knowledge of engineering and design practices to: Prepare/Review construction sketches and work packages for: Overhead and underground distribution facilities (4 KV through 38 KV) Pole loading analyses Voltage drop and flicker calculations Cable pulling Bill of material Cost estimates Joint use coordination Traffic control plans and/or permit drawings Support preliminary project scoping. Perform field work, when necessary. Support maintenance and recapitalization of distribution components. Plan modifications to the system as well as designing and overseeing complex tasks. Provide construction support, when necessary. Conduct client communication and interaction, when necessary. This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.
Requirements
- This position requires an Associate's degree in a design-related degree, or a 4 year non-engineering degree.
- Three or more years of experience with electric utility distribution or relevant experience to be able to review work by others.
- Knowledgeable in physical distribution design methods and their application.
- Knowledgeable in applicable codes, standards, and distribution software programs including AutoCAD, ArcGIS, PoleForeman, etc.
- Familiarity with design codes and standards such as NESC, NEC, ANSI, IEEE, GIS/GWD.
- Experience with complex overhead and underground distribution projects (120/208V through 38 kV).
- Strong communication skills.
- Able to lead a project team.
- Must be bilingual in Spanish and English (read, speak, and write).
Nice To Haves
- Experience in utility distribution inspections and/or construction.
- Familiarity with various distribution design/analysis software.
- Familiarity with GIS software.
Responsibilities
- Prepare/Review construction sketches and work packages for: Overhead and underground distribution facilities (4 KV through 38 KV)
- Pole loading analyses
- Voltage drop and flicker calculations
- Cable pulling
- Bill of material
- Cost estimates
- Joint use coordination
- Traffic control plans and/or permit drawings
- Support preliminary project scoping.
- Perform field work, when necessary.
- Support maintenance and recapitalization of distribution components.
- Plan modifications to the system as well as designing and overseeing complex tasks.
- Provide construction support, when necessary.
- Conduct client communication and interaction, when necessary.
Benefits
- Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life & Accident Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Back-Up Daycare
- FSA & HSA
- 401(k)
- Pre-Tax Commuter Account
- Merit Scholarship Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Corporate Charitable Giving Program
- Tuition Assistance
- First Professional Licensure Bonus
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Flexible Work Arrangements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
