Underground Electric Distribution Designer

2 weeks ago

San Diego, United States Asplundh Construction, LLC - 212 Full time

**An Electric Distribution Designer s responsibilities **include performing field analysis and reviewing standards and manuals to compile design sketches, calculations, and bills of materials to produce a construction-ready job package. Designers must possess an analytical competence to interact with a variety of individuals including engineers and experienced distribution system designers.** Organization and attention to detail are vital to success in this field.**:
This position is based in San Diego, California, but remote work is available.
- Being deeply ingrained in the utility industry and believing in open and frequent communication helps us to anticipate your project needs. Asplundh Construction is one of the safest and most responsive utility service companies in the nation._

**Job Type**: Full-Time +, Exempt

**Pay**:Based on experience**
- 0-2 years of experience: $18/hr - $32/hr
- 3-5 years of experience: $28/hr - $41/hr
- 5-10 years of experience: $35/hr - $51/hr
- 10+ years of experience: $40/hr - $60/hr

**Benefits**:

- Company-Sponsored Retirement Plan.
- Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision) from day one.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Life, long-term/short-term disability insurance.

**Essential Functions & Responsibilities**:

- Prepare design drawings for client review, permitting, and construction.
- Guided design of power distribution systems to the determination of optimal civil and electrical construction layouts. Including, but not limited to, primary distribution equipment (such as transformers, switches, fuses, etc.), high voltage and low voltage cables and connections, service entrance switchboards, trench route, and structure set locations.
- Guided design development of point-to-point wiring diagrams.
- Assist in the performance of load studies on distribution transformers, investigate and mitigate circuit overloads and voltage complaints to determine necessary corrective action.
- Operate within the program to contact landowners and/or their agents to negotiate an agreement of Rights of Way (easements) for proposed utility equipment.
- Obtain and review necessary mapping information for easement processing.
- Prepare and submit required reports and correspondence.
- Perform the acquisition of field data.
- Assist in the gathering of information from field notes.
- Perform tasks such as digitizing, copying, and scanning drawings, prints, and maps.
- Utilize client and company information systems to track and update design activities.
- Follow Code of Safe Practices as outlined in the company safety policies.
- Assist in the development and review of custom designs and sequences.
- Computer-Aided Drafting and Quality Control.
- Assist with project management to deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Work with Clients, Managers, and Engineers to coordinate project designs.

**Minimum Qualifications**:

- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Analytical competence to interact with a variety of individuals including engineers and experienced distribution system designers.
- Proficient in Computer Aided Design and MS Office Suite (experience with 3D platforms a plus).
- AutoCAD and/or GIS Skills desired.
- Preferred to possess a working knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Codes (NESC).
- Ability to produce accurate work with attention to detail.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Possess outstanding initiative, well-organized, and a strong sense of responsibility.
- Possess a strong awareness of current and emerging industry standards, vendors, and technologies as they relate to the consulting engineering industry.

**Education & Experience**:

- Associate degree from an accredited two-year college or technical school in computer science, computer-aided architectural drafting and design, or a related field.
- 0-3 years total accumulated position-related experience in CAD or design field.
- 2+ years of Underground Distribution Design experience preferred.
- Proficiency in reading and understanding technical drawings and specifications.
- Possess a working knowledge of the practices and procedures pertaining to technical matters in electric distribution design.

**Travel Requirements**:

- Travel is primarily through the greater San Diego area to the client and project during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

**Pre-Screen**:

- Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

**License & Certifications**:

- A valid driver's license is required.

**Physical Requirements**:

- The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the abili

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