Lead Power Distribution Designer

Overview

MasTec Professional Services provides end-to-end engineering, design, and integrated services to the power, oil & gas pipeline, and gas distribution industries across the country. With a genesis in construction and a skilled team of multidiscipline engineers and project management professionals, the company delivers best-in-class infrastructure solutions, including design, asset integrity management, feasibility studies, surveys, constructability reviews, turnkey delivery services, and more. MasTec Professional Services creates collaborative partnerships with clients by building trust and consistently delivering the highest standards of performance.

MasTec Professional Services is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We’re always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work.

MasTec Professional Services is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. MPS is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization.

Job Summary

As the Lead Power Distribution Designer , you will be responsible for leading and overseeing the design and implementation of power distribution systems as well as assist in training, coaching, and developing a team of designers and junior engineers. Project types will include design of aerial and underground electric network distribution lines. Position will work under the supervision of a Project Manager and report up to Area Manager. Selected candidate must be comfortable working a Hybrid schedule (2-3 days in office).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of power distribution systems, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and optimal performance.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and develop design solutions that meet project objectives.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior designers and team members.

• Apply design standards to underground and aerial pole line cable plant, including: Joint Use Design, Pole Replacement, Primary Service, and Reliability/Maintenance Design.

• Review preliminary and final design drawings using computer aided drafting systems including review of bill of materials, cost estimates, and traffic control plans required to support construction.

• Produce and review detailed design documentation including utility design system, line layout/routing, overhead and underground distribution, and identification of conflicting utilities.

• Perform and review field surveys and prepare accurate field sketches; record verifications, prepare documentation and work order construction prints.

• Field check design layouts and provide technical support for construction, including participation in construction planning, execution, quality control, and completion of the work.

• Coordinate and attend design reviews of distribution projects for a utility customers.

• Responsible for ongoing communication and timely identification of issues to the PM and pending or actual changes to the work performed that may impact costs, schedule, contract or customer relationship.

• Contributes to and implements design modifications to improve quality of projects and process improvements.

• Interface with vendors and on-site construction crews as required ensuring quality of construction, adherence to overall project schedule, and tracking of productivity goals.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related experience with the design of electrical distribution systems.

• Minimum 5 years of experience designing power distribution systems.

• Extensive knowledge of power distribution equipment and components.

• Proficiency in using computer-aided design (CAD) software for system design and modeling.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and troubleshoot issues.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Preferred

• Regional travel required, as needed for the job.

• Ability to produce detailed and accurate structural modification drawings.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, and scanners.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is primarily sedentary, with some filing or lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 20 pounds.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE).

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Minimum

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related experience with the design of electrical distribution systems.

• Minimum 5 years of experience designing power distribution systems.

• Extensive knowledge of power distribution equipment and components.

• Proficiency in using computer-aided design (CAD) software for system design and modeling.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and troubleshoot issues.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Preferred

• Regional travel required, as needed for the job.

• Ability to produce detailed and accurate structural modification drawings.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, and scanners.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is primarily sedentary, with some filing or lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 20 pounds.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE).

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

• Lead the design and development of power distribution systems, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and optimal performance.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and develop design solutions that meet project objectives.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior designers and team members.

• Apply design standards to underground and aerial pole line cable plant, including: Joint Use Design, Pole Replacement, Primary Service, and Reliability/Maintenance Design.

• Review preliminary and final design drawings using computer aided drafting systems including review of bill of materials, cost estimates, and traffic control plans required to support construction.

• Produce and review detailed design documentation including utility design system, line layout/routing, overhead and underground distribution, and identification of conflicting utilities.

• Perform and review field surveys and prepare accurate field sketches; record verifications, prepare documentation and work order construction prints.

• Field check design layouts and provide technical support for construction, including participation in construction planning, execution, quality control, and completion of the work.

• Coordinate and attend design reviews of distribution projects for a utility customers.

• Responsible for ongoing communication and timely identification of issues to the PM and pending or actual changes to the work performed that may impact costs, schedule, contract or customer relationship.

• Contributes to and implements design modifications to improve quality of projects and process improvements.

• Interface with vendors and on-site construction crews as required ensuring quality of construction, adherence to overall project schedule, and tracking of productivity goals.