Black & McDonald's engineering team is growing! If you are an independent, enthusiastic, and driven professional searching for an opportunity to build a solid foundation for your career, this position is for you.
Black and McDonald, is actively seeking a Designer with knowledge of Electrical Utility and Communication distribution systems. Projects will involve surveying and designing existing electric utility and communications distribution systems in accordance with NESC codes and Utility Owner requirements.
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Perform make ready design and pole loading analysis
Design and layout of electric utility distribution system projects in customer GIS and process platforms
Deliver completed design projects/work orders on time, according to customer specifications and through a customer process database
Occasionally, participate in the acquisition of field data to accomplish the design or to monitor and evaluate equipment performance
Follow quality practice and procedures by self-checking all work product and checking the work of others as required
Follow safety procedures
Maintain the GIS database with information from sources including, but not limited to, work management systems, as-built construction drawings, work orders, completion records, field reports or other information from the job sponsor
Process and approve completion records, perform manual or computer aided drafting using AutoCAD
Perform and update records and maps in Arc Map
Produce and distribute construction work orders and job packets
Communicate with Designers and Engineers
Work effectively in a team environment
Learn non-industry standard drafting and mapping software
Additional duties as assigned
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Degree or Diploma in
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Experienced in Joint use and Make Ready design
Experienced working with Pole Loading Software
Experienced with NESC code compliance and Utility construction standards
Requires strong time management of work activities
Demonstrated proficiency in GIS, advanced CAD or graphical representation
Communicate clearly both verbally and in writing with all levels in the organization and with outside clients
Must be a self-starter, able to work with others and to handle multiple tasks
Must have knowledge of power line designs (underground and overhead)