Distribution Designer

DISTRIBUTION DESIGNER
Seeking a detail-oriented, creative designer with experience drafting and developing designs for Distribution Projects. The ideal candidate will be process-driven, have distribution design experience who enjoys getting the details right, and work well in a collaborative team environment. 

This position is responsible for collecting, gathering information and preparing drawings and visual aids for Distribution projects, while working collaboratively with Engineers.

This position is located at our Boerne office and may require some occasional travel to project sites. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Distribution Designer primarily develops distribution designs for electrical systems under an Engineers instruction for project success.

• Perform design calculations, estimates, and statistics using industry tools and methods. 
• Review field notes and prepare CAD plan and profile drawings using hand sketches and or transit shot information.
• Perform analysis and design in PLS-CADD
• Coordinate with field personnel concerning questions or missing items. 
• Prepare KMZ files and download image files from TNRIS website, as required.
• Prepare TXDOT permit drawings and easements, acquire ROW maps as needed, coordinate with engineer to ensure ROW lines are properly drawn.
• Prepare plan and profile drawings using design guides, GPS coordinate information, and staking sheet information including proposed pole height and framing information.
• Maintain good project documentation, including calculations, telephone conversations, design decisions, rationale, and filing copies of all pertinent information. 
• Attend project meetings as necessary to coordinate design and address any issues.
• Quality control project work to maintain the expected standards for project deliverables, including CAD work ensuring accurate scales, proper spelling, proper formatting, and completeness.
• Share expertise and suggestion improvement on the process or techniques with others on the design team to increase overall effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain positive professional relationships with key personnel with whom project work is interfaced with. 
• Stay abreast with changing technology and design methodologies associated with Transmission & Distribution design.
• Ensure adherence to Client standards to develop detailed design plans for projects.
• Perform administrative duties as required from time to time including mailings, office supply and documentation reproductions.
• Maintain good project documentation.

REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:              

• Associates Degree in Drafting or Design or equivalent industry experience (2+ years)
• Possess technical problem-solving skills and able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
• Competent using NESC and RUS design standards

SKILLS:          

• Strong (effective) written and verbal communication skills, exceptional computer skills, with emphasis in project management, spreadsheet and word processing applications.
• Strong skills of time management, organizational and multi-tasking.

PHYSICAL:    

• This position requires the ability to listen and hear, good eyesight, sitting, standing, walking, and use of hands and arms.

BENEFITS:

• 100% Employer paid health insurance and 50% for first dependent
• 200% 401(k) match up to 4.5%
• Employer paid STD, LTD and Life Insurance
• Dental, Vision, Life and Supplemental offered
• Paid Holidays
• Starting at 3 week PTO with rollover
• $1,000 Annual Employer Contribution to Health Savings Account
• Annual Profit Sharing Bonus based on Performance.