Lead Designer, Distribution Design
Location
Remote
Reports to
Executive, Director of Operations
Employment type
Full Time, Exempt
Compensation
$145,000 to $151,000
Position Summary
Integrity PSC is seeking a Lead Designer, Distribution Design to set design direction on high complexity utility projects and serve as a technical subject matter expert for the distribution design team. This role stays hands on in design while carrying a load of high complexity projects, including grid modernization, wildfire mitigation, and underground initiatives.
The Lead Designer also strengthens the team around them. They are the go-to expert across AutoCAD, AUD, Maximo, and staking software, build the templates, standards, and workflows the team works from, keep everyone current on customer and technology system updates, and train and mentor designers at every level. This is a people focused technical role built on process, training, and mentorship. It does not include formal people management duties such as performance reviews, compensation, or hiring decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Direction
• Lead large or technically challenging design efforts, such as grid modernization or underground initiatives
• Own high complexity design projects from scope through delivery, meeting budget and schedule commitments
• Set design direction and serve as a technical subject matter expert for distribution design
• Review work for accuracy, constructability, permitting needs, and compliance with customer standards
• Resolve complex design conflicts, field changes, and rework
Process & Standards
• Develop templates, standards, and workflows that improve design efficiency and quality
• Receive updates from customers and technology systems and distribute them to the entire team in a timely manner
• Serve as the team expert in AutoCAD, AUD, Maximo, and staking software, and guide best practice use of each
• Lead design audits and rework packages
• Introduce new tools and methods that improve the quality and speed of design
Training & Mentorship
• Mentor and train designers across all experience levels
• Create and hold training on customer updates, technology system changes, standards, and workflows
• Support onboarding and technical training for new designers
• Coach in the moment during design reviews and share lessons learned across the team
Stakeholder Communication
• Represent the design team in project meetings and with external stakeholders, including customers and agencies
• Align design decisions with project managers, engineers, permitting contacts, and construction teams
• Support construction activities through drawing clarifications and RFI responses
Quality & Consistency
• Ensure quality, consistency, and innovation across all projects
• Maintain accuracy across drawings, material lists, and project documentation
• Identify design risks early and recommend mitigation
Typical Project Types
• Capital projects involving multiple disciplines
• Grid modernization initiatives
• Wildfire mitigation and resiliency programs
• High profile relocations involving agencies and utilities
• Design audits and rework packages
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
• Minimum of 5 years of distribution design experience
• Expertise in design software, including AutoCAD, and AUD along with permitting and constructability
• Working knowledge of Maximo, and staking software
• Proven ability to deliver high complexity projects on budget and on schedule
• Strong understanding of utility design standards, NESC, and construction practices
• Experience mentoring, training, or guiding other designers, formally or informally
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills
• Ability to lead and influence cross functional teams
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience on grid modernization, wildfire mitigation, resiliency, or underground programs
• Experience with high profile relocations involving agencies and other utilities
• Experience building templates, standards, and training materials
• Experience with pole loading analysis and a range of staking software platforms
• Experience using Maximo for work management, asset data, and design workflows
• Experience managing change as customer standards and design technology evolve
Core Competencies
• Adaptability and Change: Remains flexible and productive during shifting priorities
• Analysis and Decision Making: Applies critical thinking to develop practical solutions
• Quality and Accuracy: Maintains high standards in all deliverables
• Collaboration: Works effectively in cross functional teams and client facing environments
• Continuous Learning: Seeks and applies new knowledge to improve processes
• Planning and Organization: Manages multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
Growth Opportunity
This role gives an experienced distribution designer the chance to shape how the Integrity PSC design team works while staying on high complexity work. The Lead Designer becomes the go to technical expert on the team's design tools, the owner of the team's standards and training, and a visible partner to customers on the most complex work.
