Power Distribution Designer/Engineer

MasTec Utility Services•Raleigh, Virginia

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Power Distribution Designer/Engineer works on electric utility aerial and underground distribution design projects. The role includes field surveying, traffic control, and preparing field notes and sketches. Project work includes designing aerial and underground electric network distribution lines. The position works under the supervision of an Area or Program Manager and is responsible for developing technical expertise and providing quality assurance and quality control for junior staff. The position may be hybrid; local residents of Richmond, Virginia, are encouraged to apply. The role collaborates with project managers, engineers, designers, and drafters to deliver cost-effective, high-quality infrastructure solutions. It coordinates the design and review of utility distribution projects, including bills of materials, clearance requests, permit applications, and equipment and labor units. The position also performs field inspections and evaluations, produces detailed design documentation, and applies design standards to underground and aerial pole lines. The job operates primarily in a professional office environment and is primarily sedentary, with some filing or lifting. Standard office equipment is used. The employee must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 20 pounds. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and an employee stock purchase plan.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent related experience with the design of electrical distribution systems, for Engineer designation; senior designer has no education requirement.
5–10 years of experience in the Power Distribution industry.
Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook.
Current valid driver’s license and a clean driving record for up to the past five years.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with National Electric Code (NEC) and National Electric Safety Code (NESC) standards.
Experience with AUD, SpidaCalc, eWam, and Dominion Energy Design standards.
Experience with QA/QC of other designers and engineering work.
Exceptionally strong technical knowledge of distribution power and design.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with project managers, engineers, designers, and drafters to deliver cost-effective, high-quality infrastructure solutions.
Coordinate design and review of utility distribution projects, including preparation and review of bills of materials, clearance requests, permit applications, and equipment and labor units.
Perform field inspections and evaluations of distribution electrical systems.
Produce detailed design documentation, including utility design system, line layout and routing, overhead and underground distribution, and identification of conflicting utilities.
Contribute to and implement design modifications to improve project quality and processes.
Apply design standards to underground and aerial pole lines, including pole replacement, primary service, and reliability/maintenance design.
Perform field surveying, traffic control, and preparation of field notes and sketches.
Develop technical expertise and provide QA/QC of junior staff.