Job Description
A Distribution Designer at Atwell, LLC is responsible for designing overhead and underground electrical distribution facilities, addressing engineering challenges, collaborating with utilities and developers, and ensuring precision in project execution across various infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Design overhead and underground distribution electrical facilities, including system improvements, pole locations, substation, and service design.
- Perform engineering work on distribution projects such as pole replacement, transformer replacements, infrastructure projects, and line expansions.
- Develop and modify distribution systems for grid modernization, including smart switches, battery storage, switch replacements, and voltage conversions.
- Design underground feeders, including splicing, vaults, kiosks, switch gears, and overhead-to-underground transitions.
- Create subdivision designs, street lighting plans, and upgrade existing customer connections.
- Address engineering challenges across projects of varying sizes and scopes, collaborating with electric utilities and private developers.
- Verify as-built conditions in GIS AUD and correct discrepancies as part of engineering submissions.
Requirements
- Knowledge of NESC and PENG overhead and underground electrical distribution standards.
- Experience working on distribution, transmission, system improvement projects, substation design, service design, and switch replacements.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD is required.
- Experience with AUD Automated Utility Design is a bonus.
- Familiarity with engineering design software applications such as PLS CADD, PLS POLE, SPIDACalc, Quick Pole, CDEGS, CYMECAP, CYMEDIST, CYMETCC, SAG10 as specified by the purchaser.
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in electric distribution or related fields is preferred.
- Ability to apply problem-solving abilities for large utility clients.
- 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.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation packages including annual bonuses, spot bonuses, and peer recognition awards
Work schedule flexibility with some positions offering flexible work schedules
Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
Travel vouchers based on travel preferences
401K match up to 4% of compensation
Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Repayment
Paid Licensing Certification Fees and Renewals
Financial rewards for obtaining licensure
Employee referral bonuses
Annual wellness reimbursement for wellness-related expenses
Gym memberships, fitness trackers, home gym equipment
Dependent Care Match
Employer-paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Pet Insurance
Health Savings Account and Flex Spending Account options
Member Assistance Program with counseling, legal, financial, and work-life services
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