Navigate Search is hiring: Distribution Designer in Rancho Cucamonga

Job Responsibilities

• Design and draft overhead and underground electrical distribution systems, including single‑line diagrams, circuit routing, pole layouts, conduit and trench layouts, and civil interface.
• Prepare construction plans, material take‑offs, cost estimates, and bill of materials.
• Review survey data, field photos, as‑built maps, and GIS to develop base mapping and project layouts.
• Perform pole loading, structure design, wind and loading calculations, and compliance documentation (e.g. engineering stamp packages).
• Interface with project management, permitting agencies, utilities, municipalities, and internal teams to coordinate design, approvals, and site constraints.
• Participate in field visits / site walks to validate design assumptions and identify constructability issues.
• Review redlines, markups, and revisions; incorporate feedback and finalize construction drawings.
• Support project reviews, internal QA/QC, and continuous improvement of design standards.
• Assist in utility interconnection documentation, joint pole applications, and permit submittals.
• Keep up to date with applicable codes, industry standards, electrical utility specifications, and new technologies.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• At least 2–5 years of experience in designing electrical distribution systems (overhead & underground) in a utility, EPC, or contractor environment.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, or equivalent drafting/CAD software.
• Strong understanding of utility design standards, national and local codes (e.g. NEC), and pole loading / structure design principles.
• Experience performing electrical load calculations, voltage drop, fault current, conductor sizing, and system analysis.
• Experience with utility company software/tools (e.g., O‑Calc, GIS, SAP, or proprietary solutions) is a plus.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills to work with cross‑functional teams, external agencies, and clients.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Attention to detail, analytical mindset, and ability to identify constructability challenges.
• Willingness to do occasional field work / site visits in support of design activities.