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Job Summary: The Designer V (DT V) position is the fifth level in the Designer career track. This career track is tasked with providing designs for utility systems including but not limited to: Overhead and underground circuits for joint use, lighting, and commercial, industrial and residential development and gas and generations systems. This track is also responsible for field data collection and assists with storm restoration when requested. This role involves handling assigned design projects, permit documentation and providing support to others for assigned projects with independence. The DT V will directly communicate with clients/customers and construction crews to progress their projects.

This position primarily involves working in an office environment. There is an expectation of significant field work, which may include exposure to inclement weather conditions such as extreme heat/cold, high humidity, rain, snow and icy conditions.

Key Technical Skills Required:

• CAD experience
• Power Distribution experience
• Pole Analysis software
• WMS experience (ex. Maximo)
• Understanding of Electrical Components
• Circuit knowledge of electrical components
• Advanced distribution techniques (switchgear, cap bank)
• Conduit systems
• Advancing knowledge of reliability schemes
• Field and work zone safety

Your key responsibilities include:

• Independently performing field data collection and project specific inspections for assigned projects, accurately and efficiently.
• Producing high-quality computer-aided design drawings and a list of materials needed for the construction of assigned projects.
• Providing mentorship, guidance and training to peers and newer designers for assigned projects.
• Ensuring all necessary communications are documented on projects designed as required by training.
• Producing permitting documentation, as needed, independently.
• Communicating with clients and leading site meetings.

This role will maintain a high level of understanding of client standards, processes and regulatory guidelines, as needed, for assigned projects and will answer questions of peers and less experienced design techs.

High School Diploma or equivalent, and eight years relevant work experience, or an Associates Degree and five years of distribution design- related work experience

Valid drivers license required.