• Distribution Overhead lines: Pole replacement, PCB transformer replacements, large infrastructure projects and line expansions. Distribution generation, line refurbishment, and new construction (wood and composite poles).
• Grid Modernization: Smart switches & battery storage: Switch replacements, internal line conversions, rebuilds, voltage conversions and major projects.
• Distribution Underground lines: Replacement of underground feeders including but not limited to identifying splicing, installation of vaults, kiosks, and switch gears. Designs including overhead to underground transitions.
• New Customer connections Subdivision design Street lighting Upgrade work on existing customer connections
• Design overhead and underground distribution electrical facilities and also work on projects including but not limited to: system improvement pole locations, substation design, and service design.
• Address engineering challenges on diverse projects of varying sizes and scopes.
• Collaborate with electric utilities and private developers.
• Provide additional project support by drafting documents and computations and local permit applications.
• Maintain a keen focus on precision, sense of urgency, and technical expertise.
• Verify as-built conditions in GIS/AUD so that any identified discrepancies with field data are corrected as part of engineering submissions.
• Apply problem-solving abilities for large utility clients.
• Utilize and learn engineering software packages for distribution design.
• Communicate effectively with Project Manager and Team Leader on workload status to meet chargeability goals.
• Perform site-visits, walk-downs, and provide design support to field workers
• Strong knowledge of NESC, PENG (overhead and underground) and client requirements.
• Design experience working on distribution, transmission, system improvement projects, substation design, service design, and/or switch replacements.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD is required.
• Familiarity with engineering design software applications, such as PLS CADD, PLS POLE, SPIDACalc, Quick Pole, CDEGS, CYMECAP, CYMEDIST, CYMETCC, SAG10, O-Calc (as specified by the purchaser).
• Strong math and engineering skills, including structural analysis, sag analysis, basic algebra, and geometry.
• Knowledge of Rural Utilities Service (RUS) standards
• Working experience in the field of electric distribution, natural gas distribution, substation, and/or communications (i.e. fiber).
• DDS (Distribution Design Studio) experience is preferred.
• AUD (Automated Utility Design) experience is a bonus.
**This position will be remote. Candidate must be in the Wisconsin market. Ideal areas include Green Bay, Wausau, Milwaukee, and Madison for client-facing travel.**
Pay Range - $25.00 - $50.00 base, + Bonus.