Planner
About The Position
The Planner 1 performs a wide range of design and coordination activities in support of overhead and underground power delivery projects. This role is responsible for developing preliminary and detailed construction drawings, material requirements, and cost estimates in accordance with utility standards, regulatory requirements, and project specifications. The person in this position will apply technical judgment to conductor replacements, structure replacements, and other complex distribution system upgrades, while supporting both new and existing infrastructure projects.The position requires the ability to independently review field data, photos, and customer requirements; translate wind loading, pole loading, and compliance documentation; and perform field and office design checks, including redline revisions. H&M West Planner's interfaces with clients, project management, developers, and local agencies to gather technical requirements, coordinate site access, and support field meetings. Working on multiple projects simultaneously, this person is expected to manage priorities, meet schedules, communicate effectively across various media, and proactively identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years electrical transmission and / or distribution experience
- Knowledge of Power Delivery Projects both Overhead and Underground
- Knowledge of Power Distribution Design Standards, Power Overhead and Underground Construction Standards, Power Electrical Service Requirements, California PUC General Order 95, General Order 128, and Joint Pole Handbook.
- Familiarity with maintenance and operation of electrical overhead (OH) and underground (UG) electrical distribution facilities, energized at voltages between 0 - 50KV
- Experience working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Autodesk AutoCAD, and pole structural analysis software
Nice To Haves
- Completed college or trade school course work, certification programs, or degree programs
- Proficient in O-Calc, PLS-CADD, DM, AUD, DPSS, GIS, FIM, or Spida-Calc software
- Engineer in Training (EIT)
- Knowledge of Southern California Edison, San Diego Gas & Electric, or Pacific Gas & Electric system design and construction requirements
Responsibilities
- Prepare preliminary and detailed drawings by hand or using computer aided drafting software
- Prepare construction plans, material requirements and cost estimates for electrical distribution overhead and underground projects
- Assist in the development of conductor replacement, structure replacements, and other major Overhead and Underground projects
- Review field data, photos, etc. to meet requirements of latest updates and technologies of the customer
- Work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet all requirements
- Meet with clients to gather technical requirements
- Translate Wind Loading / Pole Loading / compliance forms
- Coordinate access to professional / private facilities (e.g., schools, hospitals, military bases, etc.) when applicable
- Assist in field site meetings; meet with develops, customers, local agencies
- Work in a team environment
- Communicate with internal staff and customer with appropriate medias (email, fax, phone, video, etc.)
- Field check design layouts
- Office check designs and redline changes
- Recognize process waste and suggest changes
Benefits
- 401(k) Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Voluntary Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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