[Hiring] Distribution Designer @Atwell, LLC

Role Description

As a Distribution Designer at Atwell, you will play a crucial role in supporting project teams through meticulous design work on both overhead and underground distribution electrical facilities. This position involves addressing intricate engineering challenges across a variety of projects, working with electric utilities and private developers.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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).

Requirements

• 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.

Preferred Experience

• 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.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions.
• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences.
• Competitive Compensation packages.
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards.
• 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Student Loan Repayment.
• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals.
• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure.
• Employee Referrals.
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.).
• Dependent Care Match.
• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP).
• Family Planning & IVF Benefits.
• Pet Insurance.
• Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options.
• Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance.
• Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness.
• Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services.