Job Description
A Distribution Designer at Atwell, LLC, is responsible for designing overhead and underground electrical distribution facilities, collaborating with utilities and developers, and addressing engineering challenges across various projects to ensure efficient and compliant electrical infrastructure development.
Key Responsibilities
- Design overhead and underground distribution electrical facilities, including system improvements, pole locations, substation, and service design
- Perform engineering work on projects such as pole replacement, transformer replacements, infrastructure projects, and line expansions
- Address engineering challenges across diverse projects, collaborating with electric utilities and private developers
- Verify as-built conditions in GIS AUD and correct discrepancies with field data
- Utilize engineering software for distribution design and problem-solving on utility projects
Requirements
- Experience working on distribution, transmission, system improvement projects, substation design, service design, and switch replacements.
- Proficiency in one of the following software applications: MicroStation, AutoCAD, and GIS.
- Knowledge of NESC, ArcFm GIS, SAP, and Work Manager Software for overhead and underground distribution.
- 1-2 years of relevant experience in electric distribution or related fields is preferred.
- Familiarity with engineering design software such as PLS CADD, PLS POLE, SPIDACalc, Quick Pole, CDEGS, CYMECAP, CYMEDIST, CYMETCC, SAG10 as specified by the purchaser.
- Ability to apply problem-solving abilities for large utility clients and utilize engineering software packages for distribution design.
- Strong math and engineering skills, including structural analysis, sag analysis, basic algebra, and geometry.
- Understanding and adherence to the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and client requirements.
- Experience working on overhead and underground distribution electrical facilities, including pole replacement, PCB transformer replacements, large infrastructure projects, line expansions, distribution generation, line refurbishment, and new construction with wood and composite poles.
- Experience in designing overhead and underground distribution electrical facilities, including system improvement pole locations, substation design, and service design.
- Experience in working with electric utilities and private developers to address engineering challenges on projects of varying sizes and scopes.
- Ability to verify as-built conditions in GIS AUD and correct discrepancies with field data as part of engineering submissions.
Benefits & Perks
Competitive Compensation packages
Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
401K match - 1 to 4 of compensation
Tuition Assistance
Student Loan Repayment up to 25K
Paid Licensing Certification Fees and Renewals
Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
Employee Referrals up to 5,000
Annual Wellness Reimbursement up to 500 for wellness-related expenses
Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.
Dependent Care Match
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
Member Assistance Program (MAP) with counseling, legal, financial, and work-life services
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible work schedules (available for some positions)
Travel Vouchers based on travel preferences
Tenure Awards
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