Electrical Distribution Systems Designer

3 weeks ago

Abilene, Texas, United States Wade Trim Full time
Job Description

Overview

Wade Trim is seeking an experienced Electric Distribution Designer / Engineer to join our ICE team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in electric distribution design and engineering, with a minimum of 2+ years of direct utility company experience.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and distribution construction & design standards. They will also have experience with power system planning and operations, including power flow studies, short circuit analysis, transient stability studies, dynamic studies, reliability studies, risk assessment techniques, and protection coordination studies.

The Electric Distribution Designer / Engineer will be responsible for designing and constructing work packages for overhead and underground electric distribution systems. They will also be responsible for preparing scaled work order maps using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and other client design systems.

Responsibilities

  • Design and construction work package development for overhead and underground electric distribution systems.
  • Preparation of scaled work order maps using CAD, GIS, and other client design systems.
  • Draws maps using accurate mapping symbols, text, decals, stamps, etc.
  • Consults with Planners and other planning personnel to prepare design drawings and modifications as required.
  • Complete asset assessment on overhead and underground electric equipment and circuits.
  • Completes engineering functions and calculations based on field information and redline from Planner.
  • Perform engineering calculations that may include structural analysis of poles, guying, cable pulling, electric demand, transformer sizing, voltage drop, and flicker.
  • Prepares joint pole authorizations based on field information and redline from Planner.
  • Inputs customer, project, and billing information.
  • Review and assemble work order packages for delivery to Client.
  • Prepare forestry trimming requests, facilitating permit and Right-of-Way acquisition, and customer advocacy such as acquiring easements.
  • Manage scope, schedule, and budget of work assigned.
  • Review engineering design packages with clients.
  • Perform functional tasks, planning, and/or customer follow-up.
  • Perform scope analysis of work assigned and maintain schedule adherence in support of client priorities.
  • Provide technical oversight and QA/QC of team designs and analysis.
  • Establish and develop client relationships while providing a positive influence within your team and collaborating with peers.
  • Initiate continuous improvement to work flow processes that drive efficiency and high quality standards in client design deliverables.
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  • Maintains a safe working environment.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience.
  • Two plus years of experience working for utility companies required.
  • Experience with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and distribution construction & design standards are required.
  • Experience with power system planning and operations: Power flow studies, short circuit, transient stability, dynamic Studies, reliability studies, risk assessment techniques, and protection co-ordination studies; generator interconnection; load forecasting and harmonics analysis are required.
  • Ability to read electrical schematics is required.
  • Demonstrated experience in using power system analysis software is required.
  • Skilled with attention to detail and excellent analytical and organizational skills is required.

About Wade Trim

Wade Trim is committed to maximizing the value of infrastructure investments. We've been solving complex engineering challenges for nearly a century. We customize our work approach to fit each project using a collaborative, friendly style to deliver solutions our clients can stand behind.

Our supportive culture recognizes and strives to fulfill collective client, company, and individual needs. Mentoring and building skills of Wade Trim staff is a priority. Frequent interaction among staff is encouraged, company leadership is easily accessible, and opportunities are provided for staff to help shape the firm's future through strategic planning.

Work/life balance is supported through a flexible, hybrid work schedule that brings team members together in the office at least two days a week and connects them virtually when working from home.

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