Engineering Designer I

2 days ago


Collinsville, IL, United States ABBTECH Professional Resources Full time
Candidate needs to be local to Collinsville, IL will need to be in office 3 days a week

Successful Distribution Designer candidates will have interest in developing construction work packages for the electric distribution system using various software systems and construction standards. Distribution systems may be in an OH, UG, or URD environment.

Project work may include joint use make ready, and street light projects. Work packages will be developed using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools, Work Management Systems (WMS), and other client systems. Project work will require performing engineering calculations that may include structural analysis of poles, guying, cable pulling, electric demand, fault currents, and coordination of protective devices.

Assignments may also include preparing forestry trimming requests, facilitating permit and Right-of-Way acquisition, development of a BOM, estimating costs, and customer advocacy such as acquiring easements or calculating a customer Contribution in Aid of Construction (CIAC).

Distribution Designer Responsibilities:
Design and construction work package development of electrical overhead and underground distribution systems (operating from 4kV through 35kV), mostly associated with programmatic work such as overloaded transformers, inspection and maintenance, joint use, and inspection reports.
Comply with quality control and safe work practices and maintain compliance with project scope, schedule and budget.

Distribution Designer Required Education & Experience:
AS degree preferred but not required. Additional experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
Background working with a utility performing design work.
Familiarity with Pole Loading software (O-Calc, SPIDA Calc, Pole Foreman) and SAP
Proven ability to communicate with clients and project teams
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience with projects in distribution design: using medium voltage switchgear, voltage conversion projects, distribution automation projects
Experience with development of civil & electrical packages associated with complex cable/conduit in dense urban environments
Preferred experience for all levels.

This program requires US Citizenship.

Position Details:

  • Pay Rate / Range:________$24.00-$30.00________________
The above salary range represents the range expected for the position; however, final salary offers are based on a number of factors such as the position's responsibilities; the candidate's experience, education, and skills; location; travel required; and current market conditions.
  • Benefits (Regular, Full Time Employees):
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision offerings
  • Weekly Direct Deposit
  • Paid Holidays and Personal Time Off
  • 401(k) with match
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short / Long Term Disability, plus other voluntary coverages
  • Pre-Paid Legal and Employee Assistance Programs
  • Northwest Federal Credit Union Membership
  • BB&T @ Work Program

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