Joint Use Designer

** In-Office Position - Entry Level - Growth Opportunities - Training Provided **

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General Summary: This Joint Use Engineer Tech/Design position will collaborate with project teams to create high-quality designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments on a variety of projects including pole loading, stress analysis, and clearance-based design. While implementing various phases of planning, site evaluations, analytical designs, report preparation, specifications, and preparation of proposal and construction documentation and electrical plans as part of a team, the candidate will work with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Using pole loading and clearance design software for client projects after being trained.
• Work with Engineers to implement design changes into the system.
• Plan and drawings for production work including problem analysis, design layout, and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
• Execute a variety of electrical design assignments using the client’s distribution standard drawings and comply with NESC procedures.
• Execute changes to designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects.
• Analyze reports, drawings, and tests to plan and design projects.
• Interpret and incorporate design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
• Review design drawings for quality assurance within scope, budget, and schedule. Perform project tasks and assignments within budgeted hours and deadlines.
• Work with leaders and team members to facilitate/support internal change efforts to increase organizational effectiveness.
• Assist with the set-up of projects in applicable project management systems.
• Assisting with developing proposals, work plans, budgets, and project scheduling and managing each deliverable will be required.
• Assist with organizing and maintaining project files and client deliverables and project communications.
• Responsible for accurate data entry on projects.
• Above all, a tenacious work ethic is a necessity.

This description is a general statement of required essential functions performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills:

• Understanding of design software such as O-Calc, SPIDA Calc, or other stress-analysis software to develop the design deliverables, is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams
• Ability to work collaboratively with others including, but not limited to Project Managers, Engineers, and other Designers in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
• Knowledge of design, calculations, and design systems.
• Knowledge of the theory and practices of assigned discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline.
• Capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Commitment to working within a highly collaborative team.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Must currently be eligible to work in the United States of America.
• High School Graduate or GED, required.
• College degree or some college course, preferred.
• Entry-Level Position; 0-2 years of utility design experience.
• Willingness to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.
• Perform routine tasks independently (electrical schematics, grid plan layouts, and site design)
• Must currently be eligible to work in the United States of America.
• College degree or some college course, preferred.
• Mid-Level Position; 3-6 years of utility design experience.
• Fulfill requirements of an Engineer-Tech I.
• Basic understanding of design/ drafting software.
• Coordinate and organize revisions of project drawings, plot files, and drawings for production work.
• Analyze complex engineering tasks, specifications, and inspections.
• Must currently be eligible to work in the United States of America.
• College degree or some college course, preferred.
• Advanced-Level position; 7+ years of utility design experience.
• Fulfill requirements of an Engineer-Tech I-II.
• Advanced understanding of design/drafting software.
• Lead teams on various project types with advanced knowledge in the theory and practices of design, calculations, and project management.

Employee Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance are offered

• 401K with excellent company match

• Paid Time Off and 9 company-paid holidays

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged sitting and standing required.
• Occasional need to lift, pull, carry and push items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm and courteous manner at all times.
• Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and Company needs.

Environmental/Working Conditions:

• Works in a routine office environment.
• Ability to work extended hours, as needed.

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