Mediabistro logo
job logo

Distribution Designer III

Ulteig, Brighton, CO, United States


The Opportunity The Distribution Designer III is responsible for the creation of electric distribution designs. The Distribution Designer III coordinates with clients, electric customers, and construction crews. Field work includes the collection of existing asset data before design creation and equipment location staking at the time of construction. The Distribution Designer III is capable of working independently and provides training and support for the Distribution Designer I & II roles.

What You’ll Do

Create safe and efficient electric distribution designs using the Company standards

Communicate with engineers for design approval

Understand and follow the client’s standards and changes to their needs

Be proficient in a variety of desktop, mobile, and survey software used for the design process

Have expert level skill in at least one design‑related software

Have experience with complex distribution design situations

Collect field data of existing assets when a more experienced perspective is needed

Stake facilities utilizing survey‑grade technology when required

Create staking sheets

Develop quality checklists and review other designers' work to ensure a quality product is delivered

Review complex city, county, and state permit applications

Share knowledge with the design team, scheduling, clients, crews, and contractors

Actively mentor junior staff

Act as the point of contact for distribution customers, coordinating with clients, engineers, scheduling, right of way, third‑party utilities, and construction crews

Manage multiple projects simultaneously and ensure milestone deadlines are met

Provide continuous updates on jobs to all parties involved with accurate date projections

Maintain strong customer skills

What We Expect From You

At minimum, a two‑year technical degree in Engineering or related construction, GIS, or equivalent project management experience

Preferred 5+ years of relevant experience in a Distribution Design or Distribution Construction role

Proficiency and working knowledge of AutoCAD, ESRI ArcGIS, NISC Mapwise, Smallworld, Trimble Access, O‑Calc, PLSCADD, or other distribution design software and tools. Expert level of at least one design‑related software

Complex distribution design project experience

Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines by setting priorities

Demonstrate excellent verbal/written communication, time management, interpersonal, and organizational skills

Ability to work well within a team

Takes ownership of the quality of work and coaches others to produce quality work

Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement

Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company driving standards

Must be authorized to work permanently in the U.S.

We Offer Our Team Members

Flexible Workplace

Employee Ownership

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Collaborative Environment

Innovative Culture

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. All applicants are considered for employment based on their qualifications, irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

#J-18808-Ljbffr