Distribution Designer

Job Summary

Under the direction of a Distribution Designer III or experienced staff, perform detailed design of overhead and/or underground electric distribution systems. This work includes the preparation of field notes, drawings, specifications and design estimates.

Overview of Duties

• Design and prepare independently, construction orders related to overhead, underground facilities associated with electric distribution systems applying prescribed standards, guides, specifications and procedures.

• Contact landowners and/or their agents, to negotiate agreement of Rights of Way (easements) for proposed utility equipment. Obtain necessary contact and tax map information for easement processing.

• Apply the client's standards, guidelines, specifications, practices and procedures or appropriate industry standards in preparing layouts of overhead and/or underground electric distribution facilities.

• Prepare design sketches, cost estimates, bill of materials and any other required documents and reports for construction and maintenance projects.

• Assist in the performance of load studies on distribution transformers, investigate circuit overloads and voltage complaints to determine necessary corrective action.

• Prepare and submit required reports and correspondence.

  • Utilize client and company information systems to track and update design activities.

  • Shall have a working knowledge of the practices and procedures pertaining to technical matters in electric distribution design.

    • Assist in the gathering of information from field notes.

    • Perform tasks such as digitizing, copying and scanning of drawings, prints and maps.

    • Assist in the acquisition of field data.

    • Achieve weekly billable goal as defined by the project guidelines.

    • Perform other duties as assigned.